The conference is divided into six course strands ; Biology , Chemistry , Earth and Environmental Science , Investigating Science , Physics and Science Extension . There is scope for delegates to attend sessions across strands .
Sessions will explore ways of teaching Stage 6 modules to best prepare students for the HSC and to cater to all learners , increase student interest and retention , and improve student capabilities and performance .
This will be achieved through a focus on pedagogy , assessment , HSC preparation , depth studies and incorporating relevant and contemporary scientific research and academia . Sessions will be module-specific within each course .
Format of Sessions :
o 1 hour workshop either as a o Zoom Meeting with participant participation ( break out rooms ) o Zoom Webinar o Spotlight session ( 10- 15mins ) o Showcasing resource or project o TeachMeet Style session o Sharing ideas ( 5-10mins ) o Virtual Excursion / Exhibitor showcase ( 30 mins - 1 hour )
Please ensure your workshop is aligned to the Stage 6 Syllabus Modules :
Academic Modules
Chemistry Module 1 Properties and Structure of Matter Module 2 Introduction to Quantitative Chemistry Module 3 Reactive Chemistry Module 4 Drivers of Reactions Module 5 Equilibrium and Acid Reactions Module 6 Acid / base Reactions Module 7 Organic Chemistry Module 8 Applying Chemical Ideas
Physics Module 1 Kinematics