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STAV events

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

Labtech Conference 2013

Date: Friday 14 June at Quantum Victoria, 235 Kingsbury Drive, Macleod West.

Theme: "Supporting the Australian Curriculum in the Science Classroom".

Conference Rates : Delegate registration $105.

http://www.sciencevictoria.com.au/labtech/index.html

STAV ICT/STEM Conference 2013

STAV ICT Conference incorporating ICT in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

Date: Friday 30 August at Quantum Victoria

Theme: ICT/STEM in the Science Classroom

Call for Sessions is now available  http://www.sciencevictoria.com.au/gateway/General_Papers.php

STAVCON 2013

Date: Thursday 28 and Friday 29 November 2013

Venue: La Trobe University, Bundoora
Link for online call for sessions www.sciencevictoria.com.au/gateway/General_Papers.php
Call for session closes midnight Wednesday 31 July 2013

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/

Physics workshops for teachers of middle years science

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

National Science Week

Date: 10 - 18 August, 2013

Theme: 'A Century of Australian Science'

http://www.scienceweek.net.au/grants-for-national-science-week-2013/

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 2013

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.