The Australian Academy of Science (STEM initiative)

During 2017, 7E and 7G Science classes were involved in trialling a suite of STEM activities for academics at Deakin University in Years 5-8, to be used Australia wide, funded by the Australian Academy of Science. Students were involved in modelling motion activities throughout terms 2 and 3 during class time. Academics used feedback from students and teachers to modify and further develop the activities. The ‘Modelling Motion’ hands-on inquiry lessons provide students with an authentic STEM experience where mathematics is central to understanding science and technology. The ‘Modelling Motion’ STEM activities are now available on the Australian Academy of Science reSolve website for all teachers to access. A big thank you to 2017 students from 7E and 7G and their science teachers, Mrs Raven and Mr Abasszade for contributing to this important project. These activities now form part of the Year 7 Science curriculum.

 

Mooroolbark College students feature in the reSolve May newsletter:

 

 

Amanda Peters

Science teacher