YEARS 7–12 IDEAS FOR THE CLASSROOM
Using Cultures of Thinking to Promote an Inquiry-based Approach (continued)
I absolutely encourage all teachers to access the Project Zero
Cultures of Thinking Routines and give them a go to engage and
promote thinking. They are readily available online. http://www.
pz.harvard.edu/projects/cultures-of-thinking
Mars Society of Australia conducts expeditions with a variety
of Australian and international scientists, usually once every 2
years. They can be contacted through their website: http://www.
marssociety.org.au
Spaceward Bound (NASA) has not conducted an expedition
in Australia for a number of years. New Zealand Astrobiology
Network did conduct a Spaceward Bound Expedition in 2016
and might be worth contacting regarding future expeditions
http://astrobiology.nz/tag/new-zealand/
The Australian Centre for Astrobiology has an expedition this year
and would be worth contacting in regards to future expeditions.
https://www.aca.unsw.edu.au/content/news/astrobiology-grand-
tour-–-notice-2018
Astrobiology Australasia Meeting (AAM) also provides information
on Astrobiology Field Trips and conferences http://astrobiology.
nz/aam2018/
Mars Crater and Volcano Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Univ.
of Arizona
Earth Crater Image credit: NASA Visible Earth
Mount St Helens Image credit: NASA Earth Observatory.
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