Year 3-6 Science
Discover how to teach Science using Australian animals, conservation stories and ethics.
Program description
This professional development has been designed for Year 3-6 teachers who want to include real-world content in their Science lessons.
Join us for individual workshops or complete the whole series. Here’s the 2023 Calendar.
You will grow your knowledge, teaching skills and confidence:
- Gain ideas for sparking student interest and curiosity
- Learn up-to-date information and real-world examples
- Discover real ways to consolidate student learning
- Access lesson plans and resources that you can use right away
Cost
This series is free for Zoos Victoria members. Not a member? Join now
Australian Animals (Year 3-6 Science)
Healesville Sanctuary
Thursday 4 May 2023, 9.30-3.00
During this one-day workshop, you will:
- Learn how to teach Australian animal features, adaptations, habitats and life cycles
- Experience activities that integrate Aboriginal cultures into Science
- Explore Healesville Sanctuary and practice your Science skills
- Talk with Sanctuary Teachers and other classroom teachers
Recognition: certificate for 5 hours of PD
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers: 3.2, 2.4, 6.2
To request a booking and advise any dietary requirements, click the ‘Request Booking’ button or call 1300 966 784.
We require a minimum of 10 people to go ahead. Cancellation of the event will be made 7 days prior if the minimum is not met.
Plains-wanderer (Year 3-4 Science)
On-demand at a time that suits you
During this online PD, you will:
- Learn how to integrate your Science and English teaching
- Discover a real-life story of a unique and endangered bird
- Watch behind-the-scenes zoo videos
Recognition: certificate for 1.5 hours of PD
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers: 2.1, 3.4
Orange-bellied Parrot (Year 5-6 Science)
On-demand at a time that suits you.
During this online PD, you will:
- Learn how to integrate your Science and English teaching
- Discover a real-life story of a unique and endangered parrot
- Watch behind-the-scenes zoo videos
Recognition: certificate for 1.5 hours of PD
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers: 2.1, 3.4
Ethical Concepts (Year 3-4 Science)
On-demand at a time that suits you.
During this online PD, you will:
- Learn how to teach Ethical Capability as part of Science
- Discover real case studies that explore fairness as a contested concept
- Watch behind-the-scenes zoo videos
Recognition: certificate for 1 hour of PD
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers: 3.2, 3.4, 6.2
Year 3-6 STEM
Integrate Science with other learning areas.
Access a range of Zoos Victoria professional development that will build your confidence and ability to combine Science with other subjects like Mathematics, and Design and Technologies.
Fighting Extinction Schools Mentoring
Design or enhance educational programs for your class with the support of a highly skilled Zoo Teacher.