Science Victoria :: Science Teachers Association of Victoria

Science Victoria

Welcome to Science Victoria
Science Victoria is an entity supported by Science Teachers' Association of Victoria Inc (STAV), established for the purpose of promoting science and science education. A number of STAV activities are managed via Science Victoria, including:

Conferences/Professional Learning

Student Activities including Science Talent Search and Science Drama

Publications and other resources available from STAV Publishing

How to Join STAV

Become an Individual Member or School Subscriber.

Membership information and forms

Visit STAV's website

Visit the STAV website and have a browse www.stav.org.au.

Latest News

STAV events

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

SchoolJobs
	SchoolJobs is Australia’s most focussed school employment website, featuring teaching jobs in schools from all sectors Australia-wide. Registration is FREE and confidential and allows you to receive email job alerts and other education-related news. Register on www.schooljobs.com.au now and go into the draw to win an iPad!

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

Latest updates on Australian Curriculum.

Physics workshops for teachers of middle years science

Making sense of Newton's laws of motion

Modelling electricity: from batteries to power stations.

More information and registration details.

Dates for 2012 TBA

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.

Programs are conducted by STAV as a member of the Strategic Partnership Program Department of Education and Early Childhood Development