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STAV events

For information about STAV events and activities go to www.stav.org.au.

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Science Leaders Conference 2012
11 - 12 May 2012. More information.

NEW products - In the Garden and By the Pond

Suitable for K - Grade 1

An animated and musical journey through the world of science and nature outside your back door. DVD and flashcards, filled with fun facts and questions. More information.

Water and environmental sustainability

savewater!® has produced three sets of worksheets in line with the new Australian curriculum:

• Water Savers, on saving water in and around the home for years 6 – 8
• Carbon Tradies, on environmental sustainability locally for years 7 - 9
• Climate Change. The Cold Hard Facts, based on documentary for years 9 – 10

These activities sheets and associated teacher’s guides are available to download from

http://www.savewater.com.au/how-to-save-water/in-education/

Greenhouse calculator
The EPA has recently released a new Australian Greenhouse Calculator.

Australian Curriculum News

ACARA has released the final draft of the Australian Curriculum Senior Science Document for consultation.

The following is a link to all of the Senior Documents: http://www.acara.edu.au/curriculum/draft_senior_secondary_australian_curriculum.html

The consultation period will continue until the 6th July 2012.

You can access the online survey via the following link: http://consultation.australiancurriculum.edu.au/

ACARA have advised that the consultation website is designed to enable users to register and provide feedback through an online questionnaire. Written feedback will also be accepted during the consultation period, with details on how to submit written feedback available on the Australian Curriculum consultation website.

Victoria, as with other states and territories, will be conducting extensive consultation which will be collated into a report to be presented to ACARA.

The VCAA in consultation with STAV, the AIP, CEA and Biology Teachers Network will be conducting consultation forums to  also seek feedback.

Physics workshops for teachers of middle years science

Science and Mathematics Education Strategy for Victorian schools

The Strategy’s objectives are to:

• raise the level of science and mathematics achievement of every Victorian student
• increase student interest and participation, and encourage more students to pursue science and mathematics-related careers
• expand the knowledge base of teachers and increase teacher capacity to engage students.

http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/directions/mathsciencestrategy.htm

Science Talent Search 2012

Check the STS website for the latest information. If you would like a poster to help promote STS in your school, contact the STS project officer.