Year 7-10 STEM
Discover how to use an engineering framework and real problems to engage your students in STEM.
Program description
This professional development has been designed for teachers who want to use real-world contexts to improve Year 7-10 students’ STEM knowledge and skills.
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 here
STEM and Design Thinking (Year 7-10 STEM)
On-demand at a time that suits you
Free for Zoos Victoria members
During this online PD, you will:
- Learn how to teach the science of animals and wildlife conservation
- Discover how to generate, design and communicate ideas that solve real problems
- Watch behind-the-scenes zoo videos
- Access teaching resources that you can use right away
Recognition: certificate for 1 hour of PD
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers: 2.1, 3.2, 3.4
Marine Guardians (Year 7-10 STEM)
On-demand at a time that suits you
Free for Zoos Victoria members
During this online PD, you will:
- Learn how to teach about marine animal adaptations, classifications and food webs
- Discover how to use STEM knowledge and skills to protect animals in the wild
- Watch behind-the-scenes zoo videos
- A range of activities that you can use right away
Recognition: certificate for 1 hour of PD
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers: 2.1, 3.2, 3.4
Fighting Extinction Schools Mentoring
Design or enhance educational programs for your class with the support of a highly skilled Zoo Teacher.