Newsletter of the Science Teachers’ Association of Victoria Inc.

Science Teachers’ Association of Victoria Inc.Patron: Dr Barry Jones, AO, FAA, FAHA, FTSE, FASSA, FRSA, FRSN, FRSV, FACE ABN 59 004 145 329 • ISSN 0311-0605 Registered by Australia Post - Print Post Publication No. PP 342676/0050Member of Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA)

Vol 33 No 1 February 2018

Conferences and Events The STAV event calendar which includes all PD/conferences and science activities for the year is available on the STAV website: www.stav.org.au

VCE Conference Series 2018 - REGISTER NOW Chemistry - Tuesday 13 February 2018 Biology - Wednesday 14 February 2018 Physics - Friday 16 February 2018 Check the website for updates www.sciencevictoria.com.au/confVCE.html

Science Talent Search 2018 theme is ‘Australian Game Changers and Change Makers’ Online entry registration opens - Monday 26 February www.sciencevictoria.com.au/sts/regInf.html

Semester 1 2018 Trial Exams You can order now for delivery into schools by 1 May 2018 www.sciencevictoria.com.au/stavpublishing/trialExams.html

Physics Workshop - Interactions Interactions: Making sense of Newton’s laws of motion. 9.30am till 4.00pm, Friday 16 March 2018 at STAV, 5 Munro St, Coburg Register www.sciencevictoria.com.au/PhysicsWorkshops.htm

Website LinksFor the latest events and conference information go to STAV’s website: www.sciencevictoria.com.au/index.html

For information about the Association or science activities go to: www.stav.org.au

Contents

2 STAV contacts

3 President’s Report

4 STS Report

5 Science Week

5 STS dates

5 STAV Membership

6 Conference information

14 STAV important dates

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STAV CouncilSoula BennettPresident Quantum Victoria president@stav.vic.edu.au

Joanna AlexanderVice President and Treasurer Blackburn Secondary College alexander.joanna.j@edumail.vic.gov.au

Alexandra AbelaVice President Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School Alexandra.Abela@pegs.vic.edu.au

Michael RosenbrockCommittee Secretary Wodonga Senior Secondary College rosenbrock.michael.a@edumail.vic.gov.au

Jacinta GreerRuyton Girls School STAV Psychology Network Leader greer.jacinta.l@edumail.vic.gov.au

Yuvadee PatchonQuantum Victoria Lab Tech Representative patchon.yuvadee.y@edumail.vic.gov.au

Fiona TrapaniMelbourne Graduate School of Education The University of Melbourne ftrap@netspace.net.au

STS ManagementJosie CrisaraAitken Collegejcrisara@aitkencollege.edu.au

Jennifer CutriMonash UniversityJennifer.Cutri@monash.edu

Leonie Lang Science Educator leonielang@optusnet.com.au

Miranda McKellarLa Trobe University m.mckellar@latrobe.edu.au

Raquella Neiger c/- sts@stav.vic.edu.au

David Trotter c/- sts@stav.vic.edu.au

STAV Journal EditorsLabtalk Managing Editor admin@stav.vic.edu.au

Let’s Find Out Peter Hope pdman0_2@yahoo.com.au

STAV Business CentreAnne HeardReceptionistPhone: 9385 3999stav@stav.vic.edu.au

Accounts OfficerPhone: 9385 3908payments@stav.vic.edu.au

STAV PublishingPhone: 9385 3999admin@stav.vic.edu.au

Publications Phone: 9385 3903publications@stav.vic.edu.au

Annette McKennaAdministration Manager Phone: 9385 3904 admin@stav.vic.edu.au

STAV welcomes Vince Conserva as Events Coordinator for STAV conferencesprojects@stav.vic.edu.au

Science VictoriaScience Victoria hosts professional development activities on behalf of the Science Teachers’ Association of Victoria Inc. (STAV)

STAV Contacts

Contact enquiries

?For enquiries about Contact newsletter including advertising opportunities please contact the STAV Publications Officer phone: (03) 9385 3903 or email: publications@stav.vic.edu.au

Contact newsletter is available online as a PDF. Please ensure a current email address is on file at STAV so you will receive your link to the newsletter.

Life MembersDavid CohenRod FawnsDick Gunstone

Gretta WilkinsonMark LearmonthDavid Trotter

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President’s ReportGreetings all and hoping that the commencement of the 2018 school year has been a productive and positive one!

We commenced the year by celebrating our 75th Birthday with the STAV Study

Tour to the UK and Europe visiting London, Cambridge, Bletchley Park, Paris, Geneva and Prague. Details of the tour will be published in our journals during the year. It was an excellent trip and we look forward to planning further study trips in the near future.

Upcoming events:

VCE Chemistry Conference, Tuesday 13th February 2018, La Trobe UniversityKeynote 1: Keynote Address 1 – Professor Richard O’Hair, Using Mass Spectrometers to Design New

Catalysts and Develop New Methods for Drug Metabolite Identification

Keynote 2: Keynote Address 2 – Dr Georgina Such - Making Better Humans Using Polymers

http://www.sciencevictoria.com.au/documents/VCEChem2018_Program_006.pdf

VCE Biology Conference, Wednesday 14th February 2017, La Trobe UniversityKeynote: Dr Dadna Hartman Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine, Department of Forensic Medicine, Monash University - DNA analysis and the role it plays in missing persons investigations in Victoria

http://www.sciencevictoria.com.au/documents/VCEBiology2018_Program_010.pdf

VCE Physics Conference, Friday 16th 2017, La Trobe UniversityChief Assessor’s Report - Andrew Hansen ‘The WHY and HOW of student practical investigation’

Keynote Address – Dr Eric Thrane - Data Theme Leader, ARC Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery (OzGrav), Monash University

http://www.sciencevictoria.com.au/documents/VCEPhysics2018_Program_007.pdf

Physics WorkshopInteractions: Making sense of Newton’s laws of motion

Friday 16 March 2018

Time: 9.30am – 4.00pm Venue: STAV House, 5 Munro Street, Coburg Presenter: Christina Hart Cost: STAV individual Member $100, Non-Member or Subscriber $120http://www.sciencevictoria.com.au/documents/PhysicsWorkshop2018_000.pdf

Trial Exam orders are now being taken for Semester 1

http://www.sciencevictoria.com.au/stavpublishing/documents/OrderFormSemester12018.interactive.pdf

Updates on all of the above will be posted via our social networks and on our website, so please make sure you follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook!

Soula Bennett

STAV President

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Science Talent Search 20182018 Theme: Australian Game Changers and Change Makers

Dates for 2018:

Online entry registration opens - Monday 26 February

Entry registration closes - Monday 28 May

Schools Pack 1 - 12 June

Actual entries to STAV House - 19 & 20 July

Judging Day - Saturday 4 August

Schools Pack 2 - 20 August (email correspondence)

Schools Pack 3 - 8 October

Exhibition and Presentation Day - 29 October (TBC)

Check the Science Talent Search website for information about the competition www.sciencevictoria.com.au/sts

Science Talent Search Report The theme for 2018 Science Talent Search is: ‘Australian Game Changers and Change Makers’.This could refer to Individuals, Teams,

Technologies or Ideas. Registration opens on Monday February 26 and the closing date is Monday May 28. Topics for Creative Writing and Posters are on the website: www.sciencevictoria.com.au/sts.The Public Judging Day is Saturday August 4 and Exhibition and Presentation Day will be in October. All entry is by online registration. Instructions for online entry are on the STAV website www.sciencevictoria.com.au/sts/regInf.html.The 2018 Handbook is available in hardcopy from early February and will be sent to all individual members and school subscribers; there is also an online version on the STS section of the STAV website. Schools who entered the competition in 2017 will also receive a copy in the mail.Please read the handbook carefully even if you have entered the competition for many years. Each year changes are made to some competition rules or section guidelines and your students may be disadvantaged if you haven’t kept yourself up to date with changes.The partnership between Science Talent Search and BHP Billiton Foundation Science and Engineering Awards enable students who won major bursaries for Experimental Research or Inventions to enter their project into this prestigious Australian National competition will continue in 2018. Students who wish to enter the BHP Billiton Foundation Science and Engineering Awards will need to enter through STS. More information is on their website http://www.scienceawards.org.au. Teachers who have not entered their students in STS before and are looking for ideas to get started should contact Janice Teng at STAV. There is a PD resource available or it may be possible participate in a workshop that may be organised during the year.As always, the STS committee needs new members for 2018 to replace those who are retiring. There are 6 committee meetings each year, plus Judging day in August and Presentation day in October. If you would like to join us and contribute to the running of STS please contact Janice Teng at STAV: Phone 9385 3999; email: sts@stav.vic.edu.au

Leonie Lang

STS Management

Science Drama AwardsThe 2017 Science Drama Awards will be deferred to 2018.

We look forward to receiving entries from interested schools in 2018.

STAV Council

Proud sponsors of the

66th Science Talent Search

Finalists for the national BHP Billiton Foundation Science and Engineering Awards are selected from the Major Bursary winners of the Science Talent Search Experimental Research and the Bursary winners of the Inventions sections. Since 1981 the awards have been Australia’s most prestigious school science awards, rewarding young people who have undertaken practical research projects which demonstrate innovative approaches and thorough scientific or engineering procedures. The BHP Billiton Foundation Science and Engineering Awards are a partnership between BHP Billiton Foundation, CSIRO and the Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA). For more information visit: www.scienceawards.org.au

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STAV MembershipSTAV Individual Membership fees:Individual Primary $125 Individual Secondary $140 Individual both Primary/Secondary $175 Laboratory Technicians $105The subscription of a member ceases to be effective if payment is not received prior to or on the date of renewal, as a result, membership and all rights pertaining thereto will lapse. Upon payment of all arrears, membership will resume from the date of payment.

New MembersWelcome to the following new individual members of STAV:Veronica Nguyen

Laura Long

Diana Beggs

Phillip Bergen

Ashlee Griemink

Candice Hickey

Dawn Jeffries

Grace Johnstone

Andrew Kane

Melissa McCulloch

Meg O’Brien

Jan Ratcliff

Mandi Swanevelder

Marie Tenedor

Jason Velnoweth

Priyanka Wijeratne

National Science Week 2018

11 to 19 August 2018Theme: Game Changers and Change Makers

More information at www.scienceweek.net.au/

BRAIN BREAK MORNING TEAScience decorated biscuitsBrain Breaks can be a quiz, group activities or a few quick science demonstrations – anything you want them to be. It’s a chance to stop and reflect on the science in your world.

Think about what science themed food you could bring to the event – molecules made from lollies and toothpicks, cakes decorated with dinosaurs or biscuits in the shape of lab equipment.

In past years we’ve had more than 600 workplaces all around the country celebrate National Science Week in this way.

When you hold a Brain Break we’d love to hear from you or share a photo – get in touch on Twitter via #brainbreak and #scienceweek or on Facebook.

Registration to receive a pack is open untill 17 July, 2018.

https://www.scienceweek.net.au/brainbreak/

How to join STAVDownload a form from our website www.stav.org.au/html/membership.htmlYou can also join online from this site.Alternatively, contact the STAV office for more information: 03 9385 3999

Labtech listThe Labtech list has been set up by STAV as a discussion forum where Laboratory Technicians can exchange information, share ideas and seek advice.We ask science coordinators to encourage their Laboratory Technicians to become a member of Labtech and participate in the discussion group.It is free to join. Go to the Science Victoria website for more information: www.sciencevictoria.com.au/labtech.html

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For all conference/PD information including programs and online registration check the Science Victoria website approximately 6 – 8 weeks prior to each conference: www.sciencevictoria.com.au/conferences.html

Contact the STAV business centre: Phone: 9385 3999 or email: stav@stav.vic.edu.au

VCE Conference Series 2018VCE Chemistry – Tuesday 13 February 2018

VCE Biology – Wednesday 14 February 2018

VCE Physics - Friday 16 February 2018

Conference ratesSTAV Individual member ......................................$180

STAV School Subscriber .........................................$296

Non STAV member ..................................................$322

Full time Student / Retired teacher ..................... $78

Register Nowwww.sciencevictoria.com.au/confVCE.html

Physics WorkshopsThese workshops are intended for teachers of years 5-10 science who wish to develop their own conceptual understanding; the concepts are presented at the level of year 9 – 11 students.

Newton’s Laws of Motion – Friday 16 March 2018More information and registration details at: www.sciencevictoria.com.au/PhysicsWorkshops.htm

Labtech Conference 2018Friday 8 June 2018 at Quantum Victoria Theme is: Supporting Science in the Classroom

Science Leaders’ Conference 2018Friday 27 July 2018 at Quantum Victoria

STAV STEM Conference 2018Friday 31 August 2018 at Quantum Victoria

STAVCON 2018Friday 30 November 2018 at La Trobe University Theme is: “Big Data”.

Further details at: http://www.sciencevictoria.com.au/STAVCON.html

Upcoming Conferences – dates & rates

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STAVCON 2017 – “Our Future Earth” held at La Trobe University on 1st December 2017Over 370 people attended STAVCON 17 held at La Trobe University Bundoora Campus.

We held over 60 workshop sessions and had more than 55 display tables in the Exhibition area.

This was a fantastic result and the “vibe” was upbeat and positive.

We started the program with the first ever breakfast session which allowed extra time for delegates to network and visit the displayers.

After the STAV’s President’s welcome, the Keynote was delivered by Dr David Martin. This was a thought provoking address about what Innovation is all about and what’s needed to move forward.

We opted for shorter 45 minute workshop sessions and allowed 10 minutes to get between sessions given we had some new rooms.

Breakfast was kindly sponsored by Stile Education. Stile helped change the mood of the exhibition floor space by introducing for the first time a lounge area as their display which worked well.

Lunch was sponsored by Marvel with Disney arranging for Thor and his hammer to visit and mingle with the crowd. He proved to be a huge hit.

Outside the Union Hall, we had on display a “Driverless Bus”. We believe this is the first in Australia and helped to showcase the Conference theme of “Our Future Earth”.

We also welcomed ten first time exhibitors.

A number of competitions were conducted by the exhibitors and some fabulous prizes were on offer including the opportunity for a class to go the Marvel’s Avengers STATION which will open in March 2018. An iPad was given away by Education Perfect, a travel bag by GET Educational Tours and some Google home pods by WorldStride. These were drawn at the Meet and Mingle session after the Conference. It was great to see over 70 people attend this.

Thank you to everyone that made STAVCON 17 a memorable Conference.

We look forward to welcoming you to this years’ STAVCON.

Vince Conserva

STAV Events Coordinator

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PROFESSIONAL LEARNING PROGRAMSCollege of Science, Health and Engineering (SHE)

Learning opportunities for STEM educatorsIn 2018, La Trobe University is again offering science teachers in Victorian high schools a comprehensive suite of highly specialisedProfessional Learning Programs. Designed to upskill teachers at all career stages, the programs reinforce content knowledge and improve understanding of new technologies and tools in delivering Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)education.

Programs typically include an introductory lecture, practical workshops and opportunities for interaction with practising scientists and researchers. Presenters address current educational and industry context, new initiatives, and global trends, with a practical emphasis on classroom relevance. Participating teachers return to their classrooms with fresh insights, renewed confidence, and new ideas, tools and techniques for communicating with their students.

Subject Professional Learning Program

Content DateLocation

Biology Through the microscope clearly: cellular life for non-biologists

Participants explore the topic of cells from the basics through to the more complex elements of cell biology. Designed for teachers with limited or no formal training in biology. Practical learning content includes how to get the most out of school microscopes, and how to incorporate Information and Communications Technology (ICT) into microscopy.

Friday, May 25Bundoora

Friday, June 22Bendigo

Chemistry Qualitative and quantitative chemistry techniques for non-chemists

A workshop designed to enhance the skills and confidence of middle-years science teachers whose major discipline is not chemistry. The techniques covered can be easily adapted to many chemistry-based teaching situations.

Thursday, October 18Bundoora

Engineering Engineering the Future –Arduino programming for wearable technology

A guided workshop delivering an introduction to the Arduino programming environment and focusing on the construction and programming of a wearable device. The workshop provides information on software design, technical skills in a laboratory, and fundamental skills in electronics

Friday, March 2Bundoora

Engineering Engineering the Future –3D printing

This workshop provides both theoretical and hands-on access to 3D printing technologies. Participants learn about 3D printed part strength, finishing, joining and optimisation. A guided tour visits La Trobe’s rapid prototyping facilities, including carbon fibre and SLA printers, laser and waterjet cutting and milling.

Friday, March 23Bundoora

Maths Statistics for non-statisticians Designed for teachers with limited or no formal training in statistics, the program reveals the subject as simple, enjoyable and accessible. Participants explore the potential of technology, creativity and playfulness for teaching statistics and data analysis with style and educational success.

Friday, August 24Bundoora

Friday, November 2City

Physics Concepts in electricity andmagnetism for non-physicists

A practical workshop dealing with the key concepts of electricity and magnetism, including those relating to energy changes in electrical systems. Designed primarily for non-physicist teachers of science, the program is consistent with the Australian National Curriculum.

Friday, March 9Bendigo

Friday June 15Bundoora

Psychology Neuroanatomy for VCE Psychology teachers

A hands-on workshop for teachers and lab technicians that explores the basic structure and function of the central nervous system, focussing on VCE Area of Study 1: How does the brain function?

Friday, February 23Bundoora

Friday, November 23Bundoora

Details:Duration: Full day (9:00 to 3:30) Cost: $250 (GST inclusive) Location: La Trobe University, Bundoora, Bendigo, City

For further information please contact:Madeline Toner Professional Learning Programs CoordinatorP: (03) 9479 8922 E: m.toner@latrobe.edu.auRegistration: www.latrobe.edu.au/outreach/she-outreach/science

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STAV Publishing2018 Trial exam

papers and solutionsPlease note that there will be a small increase in the cost for the 2018 STAV Publishing Trial Exam papers and solutions.

STAV Publishing has endeavoured to keep the costs down as much as possible but due to increased printing/production costs it has been necessary to increase the cost.

The 2018 prices will be as follows:Unit 1 Paper $8.00 per paper Unit 1 Solutions $6.00 per solution Unit 2 Paper $8.00 per paper Unit 2 Solutions $6.00 per solution Unit 3 Paper $8.00 per paper Unit 3 Solutions $6.00 per solution Unit 3&4 Paper $10.00 per paper Unit 3&4 Solutions $7.00 per solution

STAV Publishing looks forward to continuing to provide high quality affordable trial exams to your school.

Gain Access to Education Perfect’sFormative Assessment Tool in Term One, 2018Over the past year, we have been investing in and updating the assessment component of our platform. This is being made freely available for teachers to use during Term One of 2018. Customisable to suit your classroom, all of these tests are automatically marked and provide a range of remedial lessons which target gaps in students’ understanding.

Unlock your complimentary access today

educationperfect.com/assessments

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2018 VCE Conference SeriesChemistry – Tuesday 13 February, 2018 at La Trobe University Keynote 1: More than Just Fancy Weighing Machines: Using Mass Spectrometers to Design New Catalysts and Develop New Methods for Drug Metabolite Identification presented by Richard A.J. O’Hair, Bio21 Institute of Molecular Science and Biotechnology, The University of MelbourneKeynote 2: Making Better Humans Using Polymers Presented by Dr Georgina Such, Research Fellow, Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Melbourne

Biology – Wednesday 14 February, 2018 at La Trobe University

Keynote Address: DNA analysis and the role it plays in missing persons investigations in Victoria presented by Dr Dadna Hartman, Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine, Department of Forensic Medicine, Monash University

Physics – Friday 16 February, 2018 at La Trobe University

Keynote Address: Black holes and merging neutron stars: frontiers in gravitational-wave astronomy presented by Dr Eric Thrane, Data Theme Leader, ARC Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery (OzGrav), Monash University

Further information including Registration For programs and registration information for the 2018 VCE Conference series please access the Science Victoria website at www.sciencevictoria.com.au/confVCE.htmlYou will be able to view online or download, all the conference programs and the registration forms.* Check the Science Victoria website for information updates.

STAV Business Centre5 Munro Street Coburg VIC 3058 Phone: (03) 9385 3999 • Email: stav@stav.vic.edu.au • Website: www.stav.org.au

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Physics Workshop 2018Interactions: Making sense of Newton’s laws of motionNewton’s Laws of Motion epitomise the essence of physics: three simple statements that together account for all the mechanical interactions in our experiential world, and yield elegant mathematical predictions. Yet for many people they also represent everything that is most impenetrable and abstract in physics. In this workshop we will look for the meaning behind the archaic expressions of these laws, and explore their ramifications for understanding everyday experiences such as skateboard riding and trampoline jumps.• Are you a teacher of science in the middle-years (5-8) or lower secondary years

(7-10), wondering how to engage students in learning the basics of physics?• Do your students find it hard to see how physics ideas relate to their experiences

outside the classroom?• Do you wish your students were asking more questions about physics topics?• Do you feel your own physics background has not prepared you well for teaching

some physics topics?• Would you like to feel more confident about your own understanding of the

physics in your school’s science curriculum?

Then this one-day workshop is designed for you!What previous participants have said:• Christina was very thoughtful in what she chose to include in her presentation.• Great ideas and good presentation to help me understand concepts and how to help explain them to

students in a clear and easy manner. Thank you. • Well paced, informative. Enough time for interaction.• Excellent session, very helpful. Christina is highly knowledgeable, awesome. I will be more confident

and will enjoy teaching this topic.

This workshop will be offered Friday 16 March 2018Time: 9.30am – 4.00pm Venue: STAV House, 5 Munro Street, Coburg Presenter: Christina Hart To register go to: www.sciencevictoria.com.au/otherPD.html

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Sunday, 26 August, 2018 at 3PM Baptist Church, 13832 Van Dyke St., Detroit, MI RSVP: 892-568-1946

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NEWBOOK

Forceful ExperiencesColouring Newton’s Laws of Motion

By Christina Hart

This resource, for teachers and students of general science at the junior high school level, introduces Newton's Laws of motion at a qualitative level. 'Forceful Experiences' takes students' experiences of motion as a starting point, and guides them to construct a more powerful framework for understanding their everyday world. The approach also provides a secure foundation for those students who will go on to study physics at a more advanced, mathematical level. Features include: Short summaries of the main conceptual points are provided at the end of each chapter. There are frequent opportunities for students to 'Pause for thought' and engage with the ideas they have encountered. These can be set as homework activities and used for small group discussions. At strategic points students are challenged to demonstrate what they have learned. Teachers can use these tasks as a basis for formative and/or summative assessment. An accompanying web page provides supporting materials for teachers and students.

Price: $15.00 plus $15.00 postage & handling

To order: email admin@stav.vic.edu.au

Teaching resource for Unit 3 Biology immunology conceptsAre your students confusing APCs, B-cells and T-cells? ImmuKNOW is your solution!ImmuKNOW is an easy to use visual teaching resource with movable immune cell representations for use on whiteboards. Each component has a magnetic strip which allows it to be attached to magnetic whiteboards or any other flat steel surface.ImmuKNOW is colourful, engaging and clearly visible. It allows easy visualization of receptor/cell interactions such as T-cell receptors and MHCs. It can be used by both teachers and students.ImmuKNOW consists of 3 separate kits:Kit 1 Immunity to infectionKit 2 Allergy and allergic reactionsKit 3 Humoral immunityEach kit is accompanied by an instruction booklet.PriceMember $90 (includes GST); postage & handling $15 Non member $95 (includes GST); postage & handling $15How to orderEmail, Fax or post purchase order to: STAV Publishing Email: admin@stav.vic.edu.au Fax: 9386 6722 • Post: PO Box 109, Coburg VIC 3058 Enquiries: 03 9385 3999

ImmuKNOW images available

on CDAll of the images used for the

three ImmuKNOW kits are now available for purchase on CD.

Go to www.sciencevictoria.com.au/stavpublishing/

immuknow.html

ImmuKNOW kits were developed and previously distributed by SYNERGYA Young Achievement Australia program.

Contact STAVPhone: (03) 9385 3999 • Fax: (03) 9386 6722Email: stav@stav.vic.edu.au • Website: www.stav.org.auAddress: PO Box 109, Coburg VIC 3058 • 5 Munro Street Coburg, VIC 3058

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‘Advancing Science Education’

STAV Goals è Establish and maintain both financial and intellectual independence

è Represent the collective voice of science educators in Victoria

è Influence policy formulation in matters relating to Science Education

è Support and maintain regional special interest groups within STAV

è Provide a range of resources and services to support science educators

è Provide for and encourage student participation in a range of challenging science activities

è Promote the importance of Science Education to the community

è Recognise significant contributions by STAV members to Science Education.

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