Dr Jim Peacock, Chief Scientist of Australia

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Dr Jim Peacock, Chief Scientist of Australia

• LINK UP AND LEARN INFORMATION SESSION
• SCIENTISTS IN SCHOOLS

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• Links science with literacy teaching
• Encourages an investigative approach and connects
  science to the lives of students
• Integrated professional learning program
• Taken up by all States and Territories

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Students studying snails under magnifying glasses
Students from Narrabundah Primary School engaged
in an activity from On the move.
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Curriculum Unitdistribution
(Jan 08)
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• Years 7 to 10
• Inquiry based instructional units
• Professional learning approach
• Professional learning resources
• Currently in pilot phase

http//www.sciencebydoing.edu.au
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Trial schools
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• Promotes science education in schools
• Helps engage students in the learning of science
• Broadens awareness of the types and variety of
  careers
• Pilot phase of Scientists in Schools is being
  evaluated

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Soil Testing
Marine Biology
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Esperance Energisers
http//www.esperanceprimaryschool.com.au
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WHOS INVOLVED

• Kids Families
• Schools
• Local Communities
• Businesses who care

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WHATS INVOLVED

• Planting trees creating carbon sinks
• Using satellite imaging to track progress
• Improving energy efficiency _at_ home, school and
  work
• Keeping a Carbon e-Card an electronic
  scoreCard