The Science Teachers Association of Victoria

Such very sad news at the passing of Ruth Dircks OAM. A shining star of science education. #ValeRuthDircks

🌍✏️ Happy World Teachers' Day 2024! 🎉 Today, we celebrate the incredible educators who inspire, empower, and shape the future. Thank you for your dedication and passion in making a difference in our lives every day! 💖📚 #WorldTeachersDay #ThankATeacher #Inspiration

"Unlock the Power of Metacognition in Scientific Inquiry" kicked off last week at @NMFCHuddle with @mrrosenbrock. We delved into that what, why and how of #metacognition in scientific investigations. Term 4 cohort places available for Frankston & Preston rosed.au/stav24mc

Transform your teaching practice with our event series, "Unlock the Power of Metacognition in Scientific Inquiry". This program combines a full-day workshop with online coaching to help you develop your students' metacognitive skills in science. 🔎 zurl.co/5KW6

STAV is excited to announce that STAVCON 2024 will be held online on 22 November 2024. STAVCON aims to connect Victoria’s science teachers, laboratory technicians, and STEM educators in engaging and inclusive ways. Submit your abstract now. Read more👉 zurl.co/2CLW

Take 10 minutes to tell Copyright Agency what materials you’ve copied and shared with your students. The information you provide will help the Copyright Agency ensure fair payment to creators of educational material. Complete the questionnaire here 👉 zurl.co/hYM9

Transform Your Teaching with AI! 🚀 Join our upcoming webinar, Introduction to Generative AI for Science Educators, and learn more about the essentials of AI. Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead in your teaching practice. 🔗 Register here zurl.co/4H2L

Check out this inspiring article from @EdResearchAU that highlights the incredible work of Australian science teachers. ow.ly/u47850SWs2U #ScienceEducation #AustralianTeachers #STEAM #EducationMatters #EdResearchAU #scienceweek #nationalscienceweek

Australia’s Chief Scientist, Dr Cathy Foley, has created a special video message for students all over Australia. Dr Cathy Foley aims to inspire students to consider studying STEM subjects in school and to pursue a career in STEM in the future! 🔎 zurl.co/nkHc.

Celebrate National Science Week from 10-18 August 2024 with your students and fellow educators🔎 We are excited to share a list of activities and events that you can join. Some events are free to attend so book your ticket today! Find out more here: zurl.co/7iF4

Edrolo has created a free, ready-to-go practice pack to celebrate National Science Week. The two activities in their practice pack are aligned to follow the Victorian Curriculum and Australian Curriculum 9.0. Find out more about the pack here: zurl.co/SNzs

National Science Week is coming with events held all around the country on 10-18 August 2024. 📣 ASTA has curated a collection of books and resources that will spark curiosity and engaging discussions in your classroom. Access these valuable resources 🔎 zurl.co/mcwe

Science ASSIST is your national online advisory service offering on-demand support for lab safety, management and even set-up and design for science educators. Subscribe now to access up-to-date information and advice 🔎 Find out more: zurl.co/WiT1

Take 10 minutes to tell Copyright Agency what teaching materials you’ve used. Go into the draw to win a $500 e-gift card. Complete the online questionnaire by 15 Sept to go into the draw👉 zurl.co/qg14

We would like you to join the conversation in science education by becoming a contributor! Whether you are a primary, secondary, tertiary or pre-service educator, your insights are valuable to the science education community. Submit your article here 📑 stav.org.au/publications/

Do you have science questions that a lab tech could answer? 🧠💡 Our lab tech, Dale Carroll, is here to help! Send in your burning questions to publications@stav.vic.edu.au and we will answer some questions in each LabTalk edition! #STAVJournal #ScienceTeaching

Registrations for the Australian Science Olympiads (ASO) Exam will close today, 24 July! The ASO exam is a staged science enrichment program for highly motivated students in Australian high schools. Join this valuable experience for students 🔎 zurl.co/DTiI

Science Talent Search 2024 entries is closing soon! Submissions close this Sunday, 21 July. Don’t forget to login to the School Portal and submit your students’ innovative projects! Any extension request will not be accommodated. Find out more: stav.org.au/science-talent…

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our Silver sponsor, the Transport Accident Commission, for their incredible support of CONASTA 71! We couldn't achieve our goals for our science teachers without you. Your partnership is greatly appreciated! 👏

STS 2024 Submissions close this Sunday. Remember to log in to the School Portal and submit your students’ innovative projects! Student submissions are due ❕ 21 July 2024, 6 pm AEST❕ Read more: stav.org.au/sts-2024-submi…