Science Victoria
What's on - January to March 2012
STAV's 2012 Event Calendar
Download STAV's 2012 calendar to view STAV and Science Victoria events including conferences and other science activities during the year.
Science Talent Search 2012
It's time to start planning for Science Talent Search and get started early in term 1, 2012.
For more information about the competition, browse the STS website.
If you would like a poster to help promote STS in your school, contact the STS project officer.
Science Drama Awards
The Science Drama Awards help to foster creativity and integrate the study of science with reading, writing, music, art and the performing arts. The Science Drama Awards encourages entrants from all primary and secondary schools in Victoria.
Museum Victoria: Scienceworks
Follow the link for an update on the various science exhibitions and planetarium shows offered at Scienceworks. Extensive learning resources are available for all education programs. http://museumvictoria.com.au/Scienceworks/Education/
2012 Australia Post Kids Teaching Kids Week
Registrations open online on the 1st February 2012.
The free 2012 Australia Post Kids Teaching Kids Week program supports schools and students as they develop workshops to find solutions to environmental problems. Last year there were hundreds of community members such as NRM agencies, local councils, zoos, businesses and industry experts who eagerly assisted those schools taking part in the Kids Teaching Kids program. In 2012 we are pleased to be offering $330 Teacher Relief Funding grants and $550 Cluster Event grants to financially assist schools involved in the program. Program date: 27-31 August 2012
For further information on Kids Teaching Kids and grants available head to our website:
http://www.kidsteachingkids.com.au/conferences/2012-kids-teaching-kids-week/
2012 Melbourne Water International Kids Teaching Kids Conference
Registration opens for all Waterwatch schools February 1st. All other schools can register from February 13th 2012.
This event will allow students not only from Melbourne, but also from across Australia and the world to look at whole of catchment issues and ideas. Students from around the country and the world will bring local stories about their environments to the conference, after many months of research and planning with expert mentors. This event will also allow for the development of cross-state and cross-curriculum materials, processes, presentation materials and networks of professionals and teachers interested in water education and or natural resource management in general. The dates chosen 14-16 October 2012 see it align as a potential partner event for National Water Week.
For further information head to http://www.kidsteachingkids.com.au/conferences/2012-melbourne-water/
Managing our Nocturnal Neighbours
University of Melbourne, Wednesday 11 April 2012, 1pm - 5.30pm
Interactions, impacts and science based solutions. Hear expert presentations and join in the discussion on strategies to manage both microbat and flying-fox populations in urbanising landscapes. Relevant to educators and students of environmental sciences.
