STANSW BEEINS TEACHERS CONFERENCE
2019 STANSW
BEEINS TEACHERS
CONFERENCE
Biology, Earth and Environmental, Investigating
Science, Science Extension
AND
Primary Teachers Conference for the New K-6 Science
and Technology Syllabus
Friday 29 and Saturday 30 March 2019 Macquarie University
The Biology, Earth and Environmental Science and Investigating Science (BEEIS) Teachers Conference will again
be held at Macquarie University. In 2019 we have expanded the event to a two-day program with a focus on the new
Year 12 courses to provide tips and insight into developing engaging teaching programs and classroom activities.
Participants will have the opportunity to share ideas and network with other teachers. Separate workshop streams
will be held in Biology, EES, Inv Science, Science Extension and 7-10 Science.
Primary K-6 Program Stream
On Saturday (30 March) there will be a separate program stream for Primary teachers addressing the new Science
& Technology Syllabus.
FRIDAY DAY 1 – 29 March – SECONDARY PROGRAM
Registration 8am
Official open 9:00 – 9:25
WORKSHOP BLOCK 1 (9:35 – 10:35)
1. 1A Investigating Science:
2. 1B Biology: How to do a slowmation – Ashley Hanning, Clancy Catholic
3. 1C Science EXT: Using software to analyse data – Doug Bail, Cider House Tech
4. 1D Earth & Env: Depth Studies in EES, balancing student choice and teacher workload – Susan Filan,
Abottsleigh
5. 1E Science EXT/ Depth Studies: CSIRO Crest Awards – Trish Morton, Education and Outreach
Keynote Speakers (11.15 – 12.15)
• KEYNOTE 1 (BIO): Genetics Module 5 – Dr Carolyn Hogg, USYD
• KEYNOTE 2 (EES): Heather Handley, MQU – Into the volcano: from source to eruption and beyond
• KEYNOTE 3 (INS): Dr Catriona Bonfiglioli, UTS – Science and Society – Why communication is crucial
WORKSHOP BLOCK 2 (12:35 – 1:35)
1. 2A Investigating Science: Depth Studies – Despina Hatzimanolis
2. 2B Science EXT: Science Extension, why it matters – Bill Matchett, Macquarie Fields High School
3. 2C Earth & Env: Tectonics of other Worlds – Chris Huxley, Blue Mountains Grammar
4. 2D Biology: Genetic Technologies, DNA & Disease (Resources and Depth Study) – Lauren McKnight,
Garvan Institute
5. 2E Biology: Showcasing MQU Microscopy & 3D reconstruction – MQU Faculty
of Science & Engineering
WORKSHOP BLOCK 3 (1:40 – 2:40)
1. 3A Biology: Depth Study – Margaret Shepherd, SCS Southern Region
2. 3B Investigating Science
3. 3C Science EXT: Unpacking the t-test – Nate Lewis, MQU
4. 3D Biology: Solving Mysteries with genetic technologies –
MQU Department of Biological Sciences/ Conservation.
5. 3E Earth & Env
Professional learning community – sharing, resources,
activities etc (3:35 – 4:35)
Canapes and networking 4.40
Evening Keynote 5.30
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