Newsletter of the Science Teachers’ Association of Victoria Inc.

Science Teachers’ Association of Victoria Inc.Patron: Dr Barry Jones, AO, FAA, FAHA, FTSE, FASSA, FRSA, FRSN, FRSV, FACE ABN 59 004 145 329 • ISSN 0311-0605 Registered by Australia Post - Print Post Publication No. PP 342676/0050Member of Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA)

Vol 33 No 5 June 2018

Conferences and Events The STAV event calendar which includes all PD/conferences and science activities for the year is available on the STAV website: www.stav.org.au

Science Talent Search 2018 theme is ‘Australian Game Changers and Change Makers’ Exhibition and Presentation Day - 29 October

STAV Labtech Conference 2018 - Register Now Friday 8 June 2018 at Quantum Victoria 2018 theme is: Applications of STEM in the Science Classroom Register now at www.sciencevictoria.com.au/labtech/LabtechConference.htm

Psychology Teachers Workshop 2018 - Fully Booked Thursday 7 June at the Melbourne Museum Further details page 8.

STAVCON 2018 Friday 30 November 2018 at La Trobe University Theme is: Game Changers and Change Makers Call for Presenters Now Open www.sciencevictoria.com.au/gateway/General_Papers.php

National Science Week 2018 11 - 19 August 2018 2018 theme is: Game Changers and Change Makers

Website LinksFor the latest events and conference information go to STAV’s website: www.sciencevictoria.com.au

For information about the Association or science activities go to: www.stav.org.au

Contents

2 STAV contacts

3 President’s Report

4 STS Report

5 Science Week

5 STS dates

5 STAV Membership

6 Conference information

12 STAV important dates

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STAV CouncilSoula BennettQuantum Victoria STAV President president@stav.vic.edu.au

Joanna AlexanderBlackburn High School STAV Vice President, Treasurer alexander.joanna.j@edumail.vic.gov.au

Alexandra AbelaPenleigh and Essendon Grammar School STAV Vice President Alexandra.Abela@pegs.vic.edu.au

Michael RosenbrockWodonga Senior Secondary College STAV Secretary, Regional Network Leader ROM@wssc.vic.edu.au

Jacinta HuntsmanRuyton Girls’ School STAV Psychology Network Leader HUNTSMANJ@ruyton.vic.edu.au

Yuvadee PatchonQuantum Victoria STAV Lab Tech Leader Yuvadee.patchon@quantumvictoria.vic.edu.au

Fiona TrapaniMercy College STAV LabTalk Editor ftrap@netspace.net.au

STS ManagementJosie CrisaraAitken Collegejcrisara@aitkencollege.edu.au

Jennifer CutriMonash UniversityJennifer.Cutri@monash.edu

Leonie Lang Science Educator leonielang@optusnet.com.au

Miranda McKellarLa Trobe University m.mckellar@latrobe.edu.au

David Trotter c/- sts@stav.vic.edu.au

STAV Journal EditorsLabtalk Fiona Trapani Mercy College ftrap@netspace.net.au

Let’s Find Out Peter Hope pdman0_2@yahoo.com.au

STAV Business CentreAnne HeardReceptionistPhone: 9385 3999stav@stav.vic.edu.au

Accounts OfficerPhone: 9385 3908payments@stav.vic.edu.au

STAV PublishingPhone: 9385 3999admin@stav.vic.edu.au

Publications Phone: 9385 3903publications@stav.vic.edu.au

Annette McKennaAdministration Manager Phone: 9385 3904 admin@stav.vic.edu.au

STAV welcomes Vince Conserva as Events Coordinator for STAV conferencesprojects@stav.vic.edu.au

Science VictoriaScience Victoria hosts professional development activities on behalf of the Science Teachers’ Association of Victoria Inc. (STAV)

STAV Contacts

Contact enquiries

?For enquiries about Contact newsletter including advertising opportunities please contact the STAV Publications Officer phone: (03) 9385 3903 or email: publications@stav.vic.edu.au

Contact newsletter is available online as a PDF. Please ensure a current email address is on file at STAV so you will receive your link to the newsletter.

Life MembersDavid CohenRod FawnsDick Gunstone

Gretta WilkinsonMark LearmonthDavid Trotter

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President’s ReportUpcoming events:

Please ensure that you visit our website for upcoming conferences/workshops for programs and registration forms

Trial Exam orders for Semester 1 have been processed will be distributed to schools shortly. Late orders can still be placed. Please place your order by visiting the following link:

http://www.sciencevictoria.com.au/stavpublishing/documents/OrderFormSemester12018.interactive.pdf

VCE Psychology Teachers Workshop, Thursday June 7th Museum Victoria.

For program details and to register please visit:

http://www.sciencevictoria.com.au/documents/PsychWorkshop2018_001.pdf

Lab Tech Conference– ‘Applications of STEM in the Science Classroom’, Friday 8th June, Quantum Victoria

For program details and to register, please visit:

http://www.sciencevictoria.com.au/labtech/documents/Labtech2018_Program_005.pdf

STAV Science Leaders’ Conference – ‘Science Leadership Matters’, Friday 27th July Quantum Victoria.

Program published shortly

STAVCON, Friday 30th November La Trobe University, Call for Sessions Still Open!

http://www.sciencevictoria.com.au/gateway/General_Papers.php

Updates on all of the above will be posted via our social networks and on our website.

Soula Bennett

STAV President

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Science Talent Search 20182018 Theme: Australian Game Changers and Change Makers

Dates for 2018:

Online entry registration opens - Monday 26 February

Entry registration closes - Monday 28 May

Schools Pack 1 - 12 June

Judging Day - Saturday 4 August

Schools Pack 2 - 20 August (email correspondence)

Schools Pack 3 - 8 October

Exhibition and Presentation Day - 29 October

Check the Science Talent Search website for information about the competition www.sciencevictoria.com.au/sts

Science Talent Search Report Online registration and the checking process are complete. Please ensure that you keep a close eye on your email as we will be corresponding with you by email where possible.

You will receive confirmation of your entries along with face sheets and entry labels for judging on Tuesday June 12. These need to be filled in, signed and attached to each project prior to submission. You will be invoiced on the data in the system on the final closing date May 28. You cannot withdraw entries after this date – if you choose not to submit, you still need to pay the entry fee.

However, there are still several weeks before entries need to be finished, so students still have time to complete their projects. For those who have based their research on this year’s theme, “Australian Game Changers and Change Makers”, the website for National Science Week, www.scienceweek.net.au/ could provide needed references and ideas.

A special thank you to those teachers who have volunteered to judge on August 4. Most will have signed up to keep faith with their students who have worked hard on their projects. For the few teachers who may have been conscripted to make up numbers, be assured you will have an inspirational experience working with students who love science.

Leonie Lang,

STS Management

Diamond Sponsors of Science Talent Search

Experimental Research, Creative Writing and Country Entries - electronic submission by 20 July

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STAV MembershipSTAV Individual Membership fees:Individual Primary $125 Individual Secondary $140 Individual both Primary/Secondary $175 Laboratory Technicians $105The subscription of a member ceases to be effective if payment is not received prior to or on the date of renewal, as a result, membership and all rights pertaining thereto will lapse. Upon payment of all arrears, membership will resume from the date of payment.

New MembersWelcome to the following new individual members of STAV:Stefan Haeusler

Tom Holman

Kathleen Williams

National Science Week 2018

11 to 19 August 2018Theme: Game Changers and Change Makers

More information at www.scienceweek.net.au/

BRAIN BREAK MORNING TEA

Science decorated biscuitsBrain Breaks can be a quiz, group activities or a few quick science demonstrations – anything you want them to be. It’s a chance to stop and reflect on the science in your world.In past years we’ve had more than 600 workplaces all around the country celebrate National Science Week in this way.When you hold a Brain Break we’d love to hear from you or share a photo – get in touch on Twitter via #brainbreak and #scienceweek or on Facebook.Registration to receive a pack is open untill 17 July, 2018.https://www.scienceweek.net.au/brainbreak/

How to join STAVDownload a form from our website www.stav.org.au/html/membership.htmlYou can also join online from this site.Alternatively, contact the STAV office for more information: 03 9385 3999

Labtech listThe Labtech list has been set up by STAV as a discussion forum where Laboratory Technicians can exchange information, share ideas and seek advice.We ask science coordinators to encourage their Laboratory Technicians to become a member of Labtech and participate in the discussion group.It is free to join. Go to the Science Victoria website for more information: www.sciencevictoria.com.au/labtech.html

Science Drama AwardsWe look forward to receiving entries from interested schools in 2018.

STAV Council

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For all conference/PD information including programs and online registration check the Science Victoria website approximately 6 – 8 weeks prior to each conference: www.sciencevictoria.com.au/conferences.html

Contact the STAV business centre: Phone: 9385 3999 or email: stav@stav.vic.edu.au

STAV Psychology Teachers Workshop 2018Thursday 7 June 2018 at the Melbourne Museum

Labtech Conference 2018Friday 8 June 2018 at Quantum Victoria Theme is: Applications of STEM in the Science Classroom Conference ratesDelegate .....................................................................$126

Register Now www.sciencevictoria.com.au/labtech/LabtechConference.htm

Exhibitors Bookings www.sciencevictoria.com.au/exhibitors.html

Science Leaders’ Conference 2018Friday 27 July 2018 at Quantum Victoria Conference ratesDelegate .....................................................................$298 Exhibitors Bookings www.sciencevictoria.com.au/exhibitors.html

STAV STEM Conference 2018Friday 31 August 2018 at Quantum Victoria

Conference ratesSTAV Individual Member.......................................$155 STAV Non Member / Subscriber .........................$207 Full time Student Consession ................................. $60

Exhibitors Bookings www.sciencevictoria.com.au/exhibitors.html

STAVCON 2018Friday 30 November 2018 at La Trobe University Theme is: Game Changers and Change Makers.

Conference ratesSTAV Individual Member.......................................$265 STAV Subscriber .......................................................$340 STAV Non Member ..................................................$375 Full time Student Consession ............................... $78 Retired Teacher ........................................................... $78

Further details at: www.sciencevictoria.com.au/STAVCON.html

Call for sessions is now open www.sciencevictoria.com.au/gateway/General_Papers.php

VCE Conference Series 2019VCE Biology – Tuesday 12 February 2019

VCE Chemistry – Wednesday 13 February 2019

VCE Physics – Friday 15 February 2019

Upcoming Conferences – dates & rates

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Cassandra Dods and Ashley Cain represented Australia at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania alongside over 1,800 high school students from 75 countries, regions, and territories. Cassandra’s independent research project was a FINALIST in this year’s BHP Billiton Foundation Science and Engineering Awards. Cassandra’s project focuses on the potentially harmful impacts of a Coeliac accidentally ingesting gluten while eating out – having experienced it many times. This led to her investigating the efficacy of gluten digesting supplements so others who are Coeliac could enjoy dining with friends without fear. She tested two gluten digestive supplements, GluteGuard and GlutenEase, and simulated the human digestive system to see how much of the gluten had digested into harmless proteins.View a Video of Cassandra’s investigation: https://vimeo.com/253554605

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Science and Engineering Awards. Ashley Cain was trying to make his own drone from scratch and wanted to increase the battery life so he developed the Brushless Motor Generator. In a typical brushless motor, all the energy that is consumed is wasted but his motor has a secondary generator component that harvests some of the wasted energy. This increases travel distances for the same amount of fuel which when used on a large scale can make vehicle fleets more efficient.View a Video of Ashley’s engineering project: https://vimeo.com/253347815

Intel ISEF, a program of Society for Science & the Public is the world’s largest international pre-college science competition. The BHP Billiton Foundation and Intel Foundation provide support for the BHP Billiton Foundation Science and Engineering Awards Australian delegation attending the fair. The Awards are a partnership between CSIRO, BHP Billiton Foundation and the Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA). For more information about the award go to www.scienceawards.org.au

Victorian students recently travelled to the USA as part of the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair

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Program1:30-2:15pm - Meet and Greet Light afternoon refreshments provided

2:20-3:00pm - VCAA Science Manager (Maria James) Key Science Skills and Higher Order Thinking Skills in Exams

3:00-3:55pm - Teacher Workshops: 1. Not another revision sheet: Kahli Symons, Yavneh College

Tied of handing out the same old revision sheets which often gets placed in the trash. This session will be a hands-on workshop where you will get to trial a number of interactive ways to run revision in the Psychology classroom

2. Revision in a digital classroom: Mel Vecchio, Melbourne Grammar School Save time and paper, in this session you will get to explore a range of different online tools to aid in revision and other teacher hacks. Please bring a device to the session, either a computer, a tablet or your phone is fine. Internet access will be available on the day.

4:00-4:10pm – Mind Exhibition IntroductionIntroduction from the Melbourne Museum Program coordinator (Elke Barczak) and Jacinta Greer (STAV councillor).

4:10-4:30pm – Mind Exhibition Guided Trail (sample student excursion with the new trail). In The Mind: Enter the Labyrinth exhibition, VCE psychology students can undertake curriculum-linked enquiries designed to provoke deeper learning. Students review their findings, and consider appropriate tools to communicate and share their new understanding.A teacher resource for each unit of VCE Psychology provides a range of topics for your students to explore, as well as suggested approaches to a class visit to The Mind.

2018 STAV Psychology Teachers Workshop

Thursday 7 June 2018

at the Melbourne Museum,

11 Nicholson St, Carlton VIC 3053

From 1.30pm till 4.30pm, includes light refreshments

Registration is $35.

Register now

Register hereFull registration details including form

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Forceful ExperiencesColouring Newton’s Laws of Motion

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This resource, for teachers and students of general science at the junior high school level, introduces Newton's Laws of motion at a qualitative level. 'Forceful Experiences' takes students' experiences of motion as a starting point, and guides them to construct a more powerful framework for understanding their everyday world. The approach also provides a secure foundation for those students who will go on to study physics at a more advanced, mathematical level. Features include: Short summaries of the main conceptual points are provided at the end of each chapter. There are frequent opportunities for students to 'Pause for thought' and engage with the ideas they have encountered. These can be set as homework activities and used for small group discussions. At strategic points students are challenged to demonstrate what they have learned. Teachers can use these tasks as a basis for formative and/or summative assessment. An accompanying web page provides supporting materials for teachers and students.

Price: $15.00 plus $15.00 postage & handling

To order: email admin@stav.vic.edu.au

STAV Publishing2018 Trial exam

papers and solutionsPlease note that there will be a small increase in the cost for the 2018 STAV Publishing Trial Exam papers and solutions.

STAV Publishing has endeavoured to keep the costs down as much as possible but due to increased printing/production costs it has been necessary to increase the cost.

The 2018 prices will be as follows:Unit 1 Paper $8.00 per paper Unit 1 Solutions $6.00 per solution Unit 2 Paper $8.00 per paper Unit 2 Solutions $6.00 per solution Unit 3 Paper $8.00 per paper Unit 3 Solutions $6.00 per solution Unit 3&4 Paper $10.00 per paper Unit 3&4 Solutions $7.00 per solution

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VCE Trial exam papersSTAV Publishing produces VCE trial exams for:

Units 1, 2 & 3 Unit 3 & 4 combinedPhysics PhysicsChemistry ChemistryBiology BiologyPsychology PsychologyCosts CostsPapers $8.00; Papers $10.00; Solutions $6.00 Solutions $7.00

Plus postage and handling.How to orderDownload an order form at: www.sciencevictoria.com.au/stavpublishing/trialExams.htmlorSTAV Publishing Phone: 03 9385 3999 Fax: 03 9386 6722 Email: admin@stav.vic.edu.auPast Trial Exams are also available.

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STAV Labtech Conference 2018“Applications of STEM in the Science Classroom”

Friday 8 June 2018

Quantum Victoria, 235 Kingsbury Drive, Macleod West.

Many sessions are available including

Keynote What goes around may lead somewhere else: exploring the past through science and mathematics presented by

Dr Christopher Davey, Executive Director - Australian Institute of Archaeology

• Designing Circuits In New Ways presented by John Pearce, Deakin University

• Rocking the Context of Plate Tectonics presented by Dr Leslie Almberg, TESEP

• Beginning Lab Managers presented by Dale Carroll, Geelong College

• 21st Century Skills: Coding with Arduinos presented by Nathan Moore and Anthony Simcox, Quantum Victoria

• Awakening the Giant Within: Labtechs in STEM presented by

Jamie Astill, Sirius College and Ray Harvey, Cider House

Full session information and registration details at www.sciencevictoria.com.au/labtech/LabtechConference.htm

For further informationContact the STAV Business Centre

PO Box 109 COBURG VIC 3058Ph: (03) 9385 3999 Fax: (03) 9386 6722

Email: stav@stav.vic.edu.auWebsite: www.sciencevictoria.com.au

Contact STAVPhone: (03) 9385 3999 • Fax: (03) 9386 6722Email: stav@stav.vic.edu.au • Website: www.stav.org.auAddress: PO Box 109, Coburg VIC 3058 • 5 Munro Street Coburg, VIC 3058

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Science Teachers’ Association of Victoria Inc.

‘Advancing Science Education’

STAV Goals è Establish and maintain both financial and intellectual independence

è Represent the collective voice of science educators in Victoria

è Influence policy formulation in matters relating to Science Education

è Support and maintain regional special interest groups within STAV

è Provide a range of resources and services to support science educators

è Provide for and encourage student participation in a range of challenging science activities

è Promote the importance of Science Education to the community

è Recognise significant contributions by STAV members to Science Education.

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