Upcoming Events
SPICE Events are designed to increase contact and networking between WA science teachers and science researchers at UWA and associated SPICE partners.
Friday 23 December 2011
SPICE would like to congratulate the following teachers who have been recognised for their ourstanding efforts this year:
- David Henderson, Rossmoyne Senior High School - AITSL, Australian Secondary Teacher of the Year
- Heath Dullard, Pinjarra Senior High School - WA Science Awards, Science Educator of the Year: Secondary
- Mark Lehmann, Padbury Senior High School - STAWA, 2011 John de Laeter Medal
Now that the year is coming to a close, the staff at SPICE would like to wish all WA teachers a merry Christmas and enjoyable break over the summer holidays.
SPICE have an extensive program of events to look forward to in 2012 including new laboratory workshops and further SPIRIT training.
There are several new curriculum resources planned for release early in 2012 including Redox Reactions (in the context of acid sulfate soils) and Soft Drink Science (looking at solids, liquids and gases).
As usual, keep an eye on this website for the latest details or subscribe to our RSS feed.
Monday 7 November 2011
Now that Term 4 is underway we would like to remind you that there are still places available for SPIRIT 103 - Astrophotography, Geothermal Energy and IWB @ Institute for Professional Learning workshops. Get in quick to secure your place!
Also, in order for all sessions to run at the Regional Teachers Workshop we have now opened registration for this two day event to both regional and metropolitan teachers.
Go to our events page for more details.
Tuesday 6 September 2011
There is a large program of workshops for Term 4 including a collaborative workshop with the Professional Learning Institute, a day focused on Geothermal Energy and a day dedicated to Biotechnology as well as a packed 2-day Regional Teacher’s Workshop in late November.
Also don’t forget the popular SPIRIT telescope workshops and workshops focusing on how to use learning technologies effectively in the classroom.
Details for the Term 4 workshops are on the Events page.
Teachers of Year 7-10 classes can arrange for a school visit to the UWA Faculties of Science. More details can be found on the School Visits page.

Teachers touch a 2000-year-old Antarctic ice core at our recent Polar Science PD
Latest Resources
Reaction Rates
This sequence allows students to develop their understanding of factors that affect the rate of chemical reactions through video, practical investigations, an interactive learning object and worksheet based activities.
Matter and Relativity
This sequence allows students to develop their understanding of fundamental particles, Einstein's special and general theories of relativity and the effects of speed and gravity on time through video, presentations, an interactive learning object and worksheet based activities.