Flinders University Faculty of Science and Engineering 2016 High School Events and Workshop Program
In 2016 we are delighted to offer a range of events and initiatives in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Our programs are designed to provide high school students with the opportunity to explore different fields of STEM through interactive events and hands-on workshops and experiences. We also believe it is crucial to support those who support the students, so we have a number of professional development sessions for STEM teachers to take part in, as well as the opportunity for parents and caregivers to come along and experience STEM at Flinders for themselves. We look forward to working with you and your students in 2016. Save the Date Teacher Professional Development Event Series Following the success of last year s suite of Teacher Professional Development evenings, we are pleased to announce that in 2016, we will continue to support STEM teachers professional development by offering four sessions over the year. The program will be held in the evening from 5:30pm 8:30pm and will include refreshments and light snacks. Each event will follow a similar program and involve a key note address from one of our academics about the research they are undertaking and hands-on workshops that you may be able to take back to your class room, or bring your students to at Flinders. Each evening is designed for teachers in specific areas of science. However, you are more than welcome to come along to all of the events. Science Term 1 Thursday 17 March Technology Term 2 Thursday 12 May Engineering Term 3 Thursday 1 September Maths Term 4 Thursday 27 Oct To register your interest in Teacher Professional Development events, please email: silc@flinders.edu.au
Events for High School Students New for 2016 In 2016, we have introduced half day Year 10 Taster days aimed at inspiring year 10 students to continue their studies of STEM in year 11 & 12 and beyond. Your students will have the opportunity to take part in two out of four workshops offered as part of the program, as well as hear from our current students about their experiences at Flinders. Places are limited and are subject to availability. Year 10 Taster Days Dates JUNE Monday 27 June Tuesday 28 June Wednesday 29 June Thursday 30 June SEPTEMBER Tuesday 27 September Wednesday 28 September Thursday 29 September Friday 30 September School Holiday Programs Following the success of last year s IT Boot Camp, we are introducing another two boot camps during the July school holidays. Registration is free and your students are welcome to enrol in as many as they wish. Details of how to book can be found on our website: flinders.edu.au/science_engineering/events/home.cfm 11 13 July IT Boot Camp 14 15 July Science Boot Camp 18 20 July Environmental Boot Camp
Events for High School Students Term 1 - Events for High School Students 3 March Inspiring Women in STEM Year 11 & 12 female students Term 2 25 May Parents Sample Science Evening Growing every year, this free event offers female students the opportunity to engage with our staff, current Flinders students and industry professionals to gain an understanding of what science and engineering careers involve. Attendees will take part in a fun, team-based hydro-engineering a better future challenge where they will be building on their teamwork and problem solving skills to extending their understanding of real-world engineering principles. New for 2016! An excellent opportunity for parents to come along and gain an understanding of their student s interest areas. With a similar program to our Professional Development Evenings, parents will get hands-on with workshops and listen to an engaging talk from one of our academics. The evening will have a particular focus on new or misunderstood areas of science. 27, 28, 29 & 30 June Year 10 Taster Days Year 10 students only New for 2016! Information can be found at flinders.edu.au/science_engineering/ future-students-high-schools-&-community/events 7-8 July Science & Engineering Challenge High School students 11 13 July IT Boot Camp Year 10, 11 & 12 students 14-15 July Science Boot Camp Year 11 & 12 students 18 20 July Environment Boot Camp Year 11 & 12 students This very popular, fun, hands-on school science competition will be held at our Tonsley Campus. Bookings are made through Ruth Conroy (South Australian Challenge Coordinator) email ruth@conry.com.au. In this free 3 day event, you will design your own fully functional game using Unreal Engine, a game engine used by industry professionals. No prior experience necessary, you just need enthusiasm and a drive to learn. New for 2016! Over two days students will be given handson challenges and be exposed to ideas from a broad range of sciences. New for 2016! This two day event will expose students to hand on practical applications of environmental science. Students will participate in interactive activities within a laboratory and field work environment. This event will expose students to the varying field of environmental and biological science.
Term 3 5-7 August Science Alive! Friday: high school students Saturday & Sunday: open to the general public Come and visit the Flinders stand at Australia s largest science expo event with spectacular science, animal and magic shows and a huge range of hands-on fun for all ages. Held at Adelaide Showgrounds. 12 & 13 August Flinders University Open Days All welcome For two days our campus life is on display and staff and students are available to discuss courses, careers and student support. 17 August National Science Week Public Lecture All welcome Please visit: scienceweek.net.au for more information. 27, 28,29 & 30 Sept Term 4 14, 15 & 16 November 7-9 December December TBC Year 10 Taster Days Year 10 students Chemical Murder Mystery Year 10 students The Science Experience Year 9 &10 high school students interested in science. Change of Preference Information Sessions For current year 12 students and their parents/care givers New for 2016! Information can be found at flinders.edu.au/science_engineering/ future-students-high-schools-&-community/events This extremely popular event introduces students to the real world of Forensic Crime Scene Investigation. The day encompasses hands-on forensic science workshops, problem solving activities and presentations with the aim to engage student interest in chemical and analytical science. Cost: $15 per student, includes lunch. Flinders University welcomes ConocoPhillips Science Experience students to three days of interactive activities on campus. Get hands-on in our labs! For how to book, visit: scienceexperience.com.au Come and meet our current students, staff and other students who have applied to study science or engineering at Flinders. This event will give you the opportunity to have all of your questions answered about our courses, what it s like being a Flinders student and get advice on your preferences.
Workshops The 2016 High School Workshop Program offers an enhanced learning experience for year 11 and 12 high school students. With direct links to the SACE curriculum, our series of workshops aim to extend and complement your teaching resources. Full descriptions of all workshops can be found on our website flinders.edu.au/science_engineering/ future-students-high-schools-&-community/interactive-workshops All workshops run for 60 minutes unless otherwise stated. IT and Technology Workshops A Circuit of Circuits Flii Construction and Follow-up Programming (1.5 hours each) Serious Games App Development Sound through Light Electronics Description Students explore a range of fundamental electronics concepts by working in teams to construct a variety of small circuits. A microcontroller is a complete computer on a single chip. Students solder components together to construct their own microcontroller-based electronic game. Follow up workshops where students learn how to program new features for their device are available and recommended. Students use a primarily visual interface to develop their own Android app aimed at improving and maintaining users cognitive functioning, such as memory. 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. mp3 player or smart phone). Curriculum links Stage 1 and 2 Physics Stage 1 and 2 Design and Technology Stage 1 and 2 Information Technology Stage 1 and 2 Physics Biology Workshops Description Curriculum links Animal Physiology Students look at how animals adapt to their Stage 1 and 2 Biology and Behaviour environment from a physiological and behavioural perspective. Students will have the opportunity to study the physiology and behaviour of finches in our full building Avery. Biotechnology Students learn about enzymes in a real world context Stage 1 and 2 Biology through undertaking a range of activities, including the browning of red wine caused by fungal infections. Forensic Biology Students have the opportunity to run a gel Stage 1 and 2 Biology electrophoresis while learning about how forensic biologists use DNA to identify victims and suspects. Freshwater Ecology Students gain an understanding of freshwater systems Stage 1 and 2 Biology and the importance of water quality monitoring for urban and environmental health. Marine Biology This workshop teaches students to identify marine Stage 1 and 2 Biology organisms from various marine water samples around South Australia with the aim of creating a biodiversity index. Microbiology There is a suspected outbreak of Golden Staph bacteria in a local hospital. Students identify the bacteria by running a range of laboratory tests. Includes Gram staining and Catalase testing. Stage 1 and 2 Biology
Physics and Chemistry Workshops Analytical Chemistry Description 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. Curriculum links Stage 2 Chemistry Incurs a $10 per student cost. Electromagnetism Students investigate the world of electromagnetism Stage 1 and 2 Physics and learn how electricity is generated. By the end of the workshop students will have the opportunity to build and test their own electric generator. Nanotechnology Students will learn what nanotechnology is, what it can Stage 1 Chemistry do and how to get there with a combination of handson and Physics experiments and demonstrations with a focus on microfluidics. Pendulums A study of pendulum motion, this workshop involves Stage 2 Physics experimental design, recording, graphing and manipulating data sets and analysing results. Physics for Mechanical Students will use a real engineering lab and see what Stage 1 and 2 Physics Engineers it s like to be a uni student. Complete an adapted version of one of our 2nd year mechanical engineering practicals, covering an area selected from Newton s Laws of Motion or Uniform Circular Motion. Maths Workshops Description Curriculum links Practical Maths New for 2016! Students will cycle through a range of Open to all year 11 short workshops which demonstrate how maths skills and 12 Students are used almost everywhere in STEM. Total length can with a range of be adjusted to suit your needs. application areas Other Workshops Descriptions Curriculum links Science Communication This workshop compliments all science subjects and deals with the importance of effective science communication. Stage 1 and 2: Effective science communication skills In addition to workshops, we are also able to offer your students a 30 minute presentation on one of the following subjects: Research Project Survival Skills Careers in Science and Engineering Current Student Perspectives Places fill up quickly and are subject to availability. For further information and bookings please visit our webpage flinders.edu.au/se/schools (08) 7221 8661 Email: silc@flinders.edu.au
inspiring achievement For further information: P: (08) 7221 8661 or 1800 803 131 E: silc@flinders.edu.au flinders.edu.au/se/schools CRICOS No. 00114A 7748