Have a look at our local hero, Rosco McGlashan's new website.
Read the latest December 2012 newsletter. See the latest pictures of the car and the latest in a series of videos.

NEW WEB SITE FOR TEACHERS
Improve is a formative assessment tool that supports teaching and learning.
Teachers and students in Australian schools, and education authorities, can access the tests, quizzes and questions, and the supporting student learning resources.
Improve at http://improve.edu.au/
Access Improve by visiting the DoE Portal > Resources > type R12306 into search box and click search. Once you're registered, look in the support menu and view the video guides for teachers.
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FOR ALL TEACHERS - Explore the multi-million dollar resource. "Learning Objects", a collection of amazing digital resources to enhance student learning in all subjects. Created by Aust and NZ Partnership.
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StudyJams - maths and science for students and teachers
Explore more than 200 Scholastic Jams on topics like The Universe , listen to songs about Landforms , and explore the Carbon Cycle
ANIMOTO FOR TEACHERS
Enhance your digital classroom with Animoto, free for educators, is the perfect tool for creating videos and presentations. It takes just minutes to create a video which can bring your lessons to life. Click on picture and register for your free log in. 
See Johnno's Animoto Display for examples of what you can do!
FOR TEACHERS - DIY Science Kits
Rent a term's science lessons with all equipment from Scitech. These kits are highly recommended. Call the Outreach team on 9215 0741
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Teacher's Web Resource
Studyladder offers teachers a free sequential learning program - click picture
BP 2012 Brilliant Science Investigating Website - for primary and secondary teachers.BP Educational Service has put together two new, interactive science resources for primary and secondary schools. Countries outside of the UK can register to use this great resource (county is a bit tricky but look for match).
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FOR TEACHERS - Stretch Science from Pearson Places is the gateway to digital learning material for teachers and students across Australia. Try the 30 day free trial.
Animoto Video of the Week - Making a Ride on Hover-board

Student's in Johnno's Lab finished building and testing the first of four hover-boards this week.  Now that we know they will work we will start on the enhanced models. Hopefully teams in 2013 can run them on a time trial course. Thanks to the Rostrata P&C for purchasing the brilliant Ryobi products and materials.
We couldn't have done this without the help of our Scientist in Schools rep, Scitech Electronics Manager, Kevin Quadros and his team.
Web Site of the Year
ABC Splash, a new website for teachers and students. Geared to the Australian Curriculum - Science, English, Maths and History. This is an exciting innovation, get ready to use it 2013.
See the video - What is Splash?
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Video of the Week

November 24th -Using science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), Sailrocket smashes world speed sailing record (127 kph). Watch how they did it.
Science as a Human Endeavour 
 
Your chance to be involved with an invention that could change the world.
Scientists at the Missouri State University of Science and Technology have used critical thinking to create a new type of solar engine and need some help to go to the next stage. If a class can raise $5 (approximately 20c each child)  they can be involved with the research and development. They can have bragging rights!. The world will forever recognize your class as pioneers in solar energy! See what's on offer for $25. We have started our $25 campaign throughout the school.
Australian Curriculum Yr 5  (ACSHE083) Yr 6 (ACSHE100) Yr 7 (ACSHE119)

Show your students this video and go to the HydroICE web site. Don't forget to spread the word.


Web site of the Week - Interactive Sites for Education  All of the best K-5 online, interactive, educational games and simulations in one place!  
Try - Food Chains
Interactive of the Week
Plant Reproduction
Investigate plant reproduction through a series of whiteboard activities.
Interactive 
Draw Homes for Imaginary Animals
Picture of the Month
Pterosaurs in the Lab - Set the scientific scene in your classroom or primary science lab with  a ready to hang pterosaur. This realistic soft plush model is beautifully made and is available from the Museum Of Victoria Shop. more information
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FOR SECONDARY SCIENCE TEACHERS - Science by Doing The purpose of Science by Doing is to improve science learning by engaging secondary students through an inquiry-based approach. 
FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS - GIZMAG -  a website about emerging technologies. Subscribe at the bottom of the Gizmag page to receive your weekly email detailing what's new on your planet!
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Games and Activities at NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab
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Nobel Prize games - 29 interactive learning games of various sorts and degrees of difficulties.
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NASA - Kids'Club
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National Geographic Kids Games
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ASTRONOMY PICTURE OF THE DAY
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DISCOVERY KIDS: : GAMES
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Mars Science Laboratory
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WGBH Education Foundation Kids Games. The FETCH! Web site lets kids follow the show, play games and learn cool science. They can even register with the site - it's FREE
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Lab Safety tips from the CSIRO's Science by Email
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For Student Teachers
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Wow Factor Videos
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What the future could look like - a collection of videos showing proposed technologies
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