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INSPIRING
EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS 2019
STEM
FLINDERS STEM OUTREACH PROGRAM The Flinders STEM Outreach Program aspires to inspire high school students, teachers and the wider community to understand and enjoy STEM disciplines. From our hands-on, curriculum linked workshop program for students and teachers, to our industry events and participation at expos, conferences, open days and a number of science related events like Science Alive!, you will see the STEM Outreach team making a difference. For the REALLY enthused students, we even run school holiday activities that will take their inspiration to a new level.
FLINDERS STEM ENRICHMENT ACADEMY FOR YEAR 9 GIRLSFlinders University with support from the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science is offering an exciting new enrichment program for Year 9 girls only. The program involves hands-on activities and opportunities to engage with women working in a range of STEM professions.
SUPPORTING TEACHERSWe support high school teachers by ensuring our workshop content is linked to the current Australian curriculum requirements and by providing professional development opportunities throughout the year via our on-campus teacher workshops. Plan your year by checking out the program of events and list of our workshops in this booklet.
LET US COME TO YOUUnable to make it on campus? The Flinders STEM Outreach Communications Officers are able to visit your classroom to address students either in person or by way of organising a webinar. Contact us to discuss your options.
INTERSTATE RURAL AND REGIONAL SCHOOLS For rural and regional teachers and students we understand trips to Adelaide are not always easy to arrange and that time can often be limited. If you are planning a visit to Adelaide, contact us to arrange an activity that will make your Adelaide excursion a highlight of the year.
WANT TO KNOW MORE?Email [email protected] with your contact details including details of your school, teaching area and year level. We’ll keep you up to date on activities and events as well as all on-campus activity as it arises.
RAISING THE AWARENESS OF STEM IS OUR
GOAL
Five stars in engineering and technology for learning resources, skills development and teaching quality. The Good Universities Guide 2019
Enhance your teaching skills by participating in one of our professional development workshops. Focusing on current STEM research and education, workshops involve a keynote address from a Flinders STEM academic about their research area. You’ll also take part in a hands-on exercise to take back and share with your classroom.
TERM 1BEDFORD PARK CAMPUS
Monday 25 March9:00am to 3:00pm
TERM 3BEDFORD PARK CAMPUS
Friday 20 September9:00am to 3:00pm
TERM 2TONSLEY CAMPUS
Friday 24 May 9:00am to 3:00pm
BEDFORD PARK CAMPUSMonday 24 June
9:00am to 12:30pm
TERM 4TONSLEY CAMPUS
Tuesday 5 November9:00am to 12:30pm
BEDFORD PARK CAMPUSMonday 2 December9:00am to 12:30pm
REGISTER YOUR INTERESTTo register your interest for the Professional Development days, visit events.flinders.edu.au or email [email protected] for more information.
TERM 1
25, 28 February and 1 March
STEM Taster Days Year 10 students only
A half-day on campus will include interactive STEM workshops and a QandA session with current undergraduate students. Aimed at inspiring year 10 students who have an interest in carrying on with science study in year 11 and beyond.
8 March Inspiring Women in STEMSuitable for Year 11 and 12 female students
To coincide with International Women’s Day, this event is being held at our state-of-the-art facilities at Tonsley. Participants will partake in a Digital Fabrication workshop, making their own laser cut jewellery or keyring to take home, and will have the opportunity to speak with inspiring female leaders in the STEM field.
24 March Science Alive! Open to the general public located in the South
Science Alive! will be hosting a southern-focussed event at the Tonsley Precinct as part of the Tonsley Open Day. This fun, family event will also give you a chance to explore the grounds of our Tonsley Campus on South Road.
TERM 2
13, 14 and 17 June Forensic Science at Flinders Suitable for Year 10 students
Formerly the Chemical Murder Mystery, this popular event introduces students to the real world of forensic crime scenes. The day encompasses hands-on forensic science workshops, problem solving activities and presentations with the aim of engaging student interest in forensics, chemical and analytical science. Cost: $15 per student, includes lunch.
18, 19 June STEM Taster Days Year 10 students only
A half-day on campus will include interactive STEM workshops and a QandA session with current undergraduate students. Aimed at inspiring year 10 students who have an interest in carrying on with science study in year 11 and beyond.
2, 3 and 4 July Science and Engineering ChallengeYear 9 and 10 students
The Science and Engineering Challenge (SEC) is a nationwide STEM outreach program presented by the University of Newcastle in partnership with Flinders University. Through the provision of meaningful, hands-on experiences, they aim to inspire young people to make a difference by choosing a career in Science and Engineering. Bookings are made through Ruth Conry (South Australian Challenge Coordinator). email: [email protected]
EVENTS ON CAMPUS
TERM 3
2-4 August Science Alive!Friday: high school studentsSaturday and Sunday: open to the general public
South Australia’s Science Alive! is the largest single interactive science exhibition in Australia with spectacular science, animal and magic shows for all ages. Come and visit the Flinders University stand to participate in fun, hands-on activities. Careers Day is a preview event exclusively for local schools. If your school would like to get involved, please register your interest by contacting [email protected] or call 0413 156 172.
16 and 17 August Flinders University Open DaysAll welcome
For two days, our campus life is on display and staff and students are available to discuss courses, careers and student support. Our STEM Outreach Communications Officers and current students will be on hand to discuss all your students’ STEM courses questions. We will also be participating in activities across the two days. More details to follow.
TERM 4
4-6 December (3 days)
The Science ExperienceYear 9 and 10 high school students interested in science.
Flinders University welcomes ConocoPhillips Science Experience students to three days of interactive, fun activities on campus. The program consists of hands-on workshops in our labs, thought-provoking lectures by academic staff as well as fun activities such as quizzes and competitions. Regional student groups have the opportunity to stay on campus over the three days.
EVENTS ON CAMPUS
For further information and how to book event, please visit flinders.edu.au/stem-outreach Contact: [email protected] Ph: (08) 7221 8661
Five stars in computing and information systems for student support The Good Universities Guide 2018
IT AND TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOPS DESCRIPTION CURRICULUM LINKSRapid Prototyping Taster(90 minutes)
Rapid prototyping allows designers, engineers and inventors of all kinds to quickly create and test their ideas. Experience this for yourself with a visit to our Digital Fabrication Lab. Use Power Point to create a simple design and watch as your custom keyring, earbud fob, or earrings are laser cut ready for you to take home!
Stage 1 and 2 Design and Technology
Immerse Yourself with Oculus VR(30 - 45 minutes)
New to the world of VR? Try it out for yourself with our Oculus Go headsets. Learn more about the history of VR and where we’re at now, the principles of designing for a VR environment, and the exciting things we can do with all this tech!
Stage 1 and 2 Digital Technologies
Brain Power: Exploring the Brain-Computer Interface
Can you control a computer with your mind? In this workshop you’ll do exactly that! Get kitted out with a bio-sensing headband and see the electrical signals from your body and brain in real-time, then write some code to take it from theory to action.
Stage 1 and 2 Digital Technologies
Serious Games: Game Dev with Oculus Go VR and Unity(60 - 90 minutes)
Increasingly used in education, training, health, and defense, ‘serious games’ help the player achieve a ‘serious’ goal through play, such as learning new skills or making healthier choices. Use Unity, software used by industry professionals, to customize your own VR game, turning it from a simple target practice game into an educational game that teaches people about viruses and t-cells!
Stage 1 and 2 Digital Technologies
Unreal Engine Game Development Do you have what it takes to become a professional game developer? Use Unreal Engine 4, software used by industry professionals, to make your own first person shooter using node-based visual programming ‘blueprints’.
Stage 1 and 2 Digital Technologies
Arduino Challenge: Construct, Experiment, Code!Durations:Construct only: 1.5 hoursConstruct and Code: 2.5 hoursConstruct and Experiment: 2.5 hoursAll three: 3.5 hours (plus lunch break)
In this three-part workshop, students first construct an Arduino-compatible shield with basic sensors and Wi-Fi capability. They then experiment with adding more functionality via sensors of their choice. Finally, students use their shields to solve a health or environment related coding challenge.Choose the combination most appropriate for your students: Construct and Code, Construct and Experiment, Construct only, or all three!
Stage 1 and 2 Design and TechnologyStage 1 and 2 Digital Technologies
Zumo Robot Programming Jump into our first-year engineering labs and learn about digital electronics by programming a simple Arduino-based Zumo robot using the C programming language. You’ll have it zooming around in no time!
Stage 1 and 2 Digital Technologies
WORKSHOPS With direct links to the SACE curriculum, our series of on-campus and interactive workshops and presentations aim to extend and complement your teaching resources for year 11 and 12 high school students. All workshops run for 60 minutes, unless otherwise stated. They are also subject to availability and have capped numbers to comply with WHS policy. For further information and to book workshops please visit flinders.edu.au/stem-outreach and the STEM Outreach team will help to organise a workshop time that suits you.
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BIOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT WORKSHOPS
DESCRIPTION CURRICULUM LINKS
Yummy Yeast to Funky Food(90 minutes)
What conditions do microbes need to grow and reproduce, and how do they benefit us? Students will explore how various nutrient sources affect yeast cell fermentation, and how this can be utilised by humans.
Stage 1 Biology: Cells and Microorganisms
Animal Evolution How do populations respond to selection pressure from humans, invasive species and the environment? Through hands-on activity students investigate natural selection and the gene pool in two examples of bird populations.
Stage 1 Biology: Biodiversity and ecosystem dynamics. Biology Stage 2: Evolution
Enzymes and Biotechnology(90 minutes)
Students learn about enzymes in a “real world” context in our state-of-the-art Biological Discovery Centre. Students will build on their understanding of cells, assays and enzymes in biotechnology. They will investigate the potential Botrytis cinerea fungus contamination in red wine by running an assay.
Stage 2 Biology: DNA and proteins
Microbiology(75 - 90 minutes)
There is an outbreak of food poisoning at a local café and Environmental Health Officers have been sent to investigate. Students use microbiology techniques including gram staining to identify the samples to determine what species caused the illness and help the EHO’s explain what went wrong in the food handling process.
Stage 1 Biology: Infectious Disease
Forensic Biology(60 -75 minutes)
Students have the opportunity to run a gel electrophoresis while learning about how forensic biologists use DNA to identify victims and suspects.
Stage 2 Biology: DNA and Proteins
Marine Biology Students will have the opportunity to identify and discover various invertebrates, and consider how their findings can be used to draw conclusions about ecosystem health.
Stage 1 Biology: Biodiversity and Ecosystems dynamics
Freshwater Ecology(105 - 120 minutes)
Students gain an understanding of freshwater systems and the importance of water quality monitoring for urban and environmental health. Students learn how to take and test biological samples in the field and in a wet lab using a combination of chemistry and biology techniques.
Stage 1 Biology: Biodiversity and Ecosystems dynamics
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WORKSHOPS CHEMISTRY, PHYSICS AND
MATHS WORKSHOPSDESCRIPTION CURRICULUM LINKS
Geometry and Navigation(75 – 90 minutes)
How did Matthew Flinders draw such accurate maps? Students learn how they can use the geometry and trigonometry they’re learning to map and discover the campus.
Stage 1 Mathematics/ Stage 1 General Mathematics
Optics The science of light is bizarre, and it has applications in surprising places. This workshop will explore a few key concepts in light and colour, as well as looking at their uses in a range of technologies.
Stage 1 and 2 Physics
Water Wheels: Hydroelectric Turbine Design (90 - 120 minutes)
A village in Nepal needs a new power source. As an engineer, it’s your job to help build a hydroelectric turbine that can harness the kinetic energy in the nearby river and provide the electricity they need! Visit our cutting-edge Civil Engineering teaching lab and use the industrial flume to test your team’s creation.
Stage 1 and 2 Physics
Analytical Chemistry(2 hours)
Developed to help achieve, cement and extend knowledge of some of the analytical chemistry techniques explored in the SACE Stage 2 curriculum, Experiments include Chromatography and AAS. Incurs a $10 per students cost. Please check website for dates.
Year 12 chemistry students only
Nanotechnology/Materials Science Students will explore a variety of examples of nanotechnology and concepts around materials science including bulk and surface modification.
Stage 1 and 2 PhysicsStage 1 Chemistry
Physics for Engineers(90 minutes)
Get into a real engineering lab and see what it’s like to be a Uni student! Complete an adapted version of one of our 2nd year mechanical engineering practicals, investigating one or more of Newton’s Laws of Motion.
Stage 1 and 2 Physics
Sound through Light Electronics(45 – 60 minutes)
Students investigate some properties of light and sound waves by building an electronic circuit that allows them to emit signals with an LED and receive those signals using a small solar panel. Students need to bring along a device for playing music that has a standard audio jack (e.g. smart phone).
Stage 1 Physics
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In addition to workshops, we are also able to offer your students a 30 minute presentation on one of the following subjects: Careers in Science and Current Student Perspectives.
Places fill up quickly and are subject to availability, for further information and to book workshops please visit flinders.edu.au/stem-outreach
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Places fill up quickly and are subject to availability, for further information and to book workshops please visit flinders.edu.au/stem-outreach
Do you have students who want to further expand their knowledge and make new like-minded friends? We are hosting three programs during the school holidays that will do just that. Registration is free and we encourage students to book early as space is limited.
EASTER ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE
Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 April
Suitable for: year 11 to 12 high school students.
Four separate areas of engineering will be explored. Register for all four or
just the ones you are interested in.
SCIENCE HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Wednesday 2 and Thursday 3 October
Suitable for: All high school studentsDetails to follow.
GAME DEVELOPMENT BOOT CAMPTuesday 9 - Thursday 11 July (3 days)
Suitable for: year 10 to 12 high school students.
Back by popular demand! In this free 3-day event, students will design their own fully
functional game using Unreal Engine, a game engine used by industry professionals.
No prior experience necessary, just enthusiasm and a drive to learn.
FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
REGISTER YOUR INTERESTTo register your interest for the Holiday Events, visit events.flinders.edu.au or email [email protected] for more information.
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During the year, eight enrichment days will focus on a range of Real Science areas covering topics such as physics, chemistry, biology and medical technologies.
There will also be a 4-part Design and Technology enrichment experience. This offering requires a commitment from both the school and identified students to participate one day per term, as all the students will be designing and making a wearable device over the course of the year.
REAL SCIENCE ENRICHMENT DAYS BEDFORD PARK CAMPUS
TERM 1Thursday 21 February
Monday 18 MarchMonday 1st April
TERM 2Friday 21 June
TERM 3Friday 26 July
TERM 4Tuesday 27 August
Tuesday 24 SeptemberTuesday 22 October
DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY ENRICHMENT SERIES
TONSLEY CAMPUSTERM 1
Tuesday 26 FebruaryTERM 2
Monday 6 MayTERM 3
Tuesday 6 AugustTERM 4
Tuesday 26 November
INFORMATION AND BOOKING DETAILSFor further information and booking details please email [email protected]
FOR YEAR 9 GIRLS
In the last week of Term 2 a three-day intensive program will provide students with a range of enrichment workshops, industry visits and a practical field trip. The program will be offered at Bedford Park campus for 2 days and based out of the Tonsley campus on the third day for the industry visits and the field trip.
Whilst the intensive program is open to all schools, Flinders particularly encourages rural students to participate in this intensive.
1-3 July 2019FOR YEAR 9 GIRLS
INFORMATION AND BOOKING DETAILSFor further information and booking details please email [email protected]
For further information:
(08) 7221 8661
flinders.edu.au/stem-outreach
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