SPICE Science Days 2008

This year there are three days on offer:

• 11 June 2008 – Biological Sciences Day
  for biology and human biology teachers.
  
  This day will expose biology and human biology science teachers to areas such as astrobiology, stem cells, genetic mapping and recovery from neurotrauma.
  
  Sessions include presentations from scientists on their cutting-edge research, hands-on workshops and practical lab sessions.
  
  There are two separate streams available - a human biology stream and biology stream.
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• 12 June 2008 – Middle School Science Day
  for upper primary and lower secondary science teachers.
  
  This mixed bag of science covers topics such as biophysics, synchrotrons, materials science, astronomy, forensic science and plant biology.
  
  Sessions include presentations from scientists on their cutting-edge research, hands-on workshops and practical lab sessions.
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• 13 June 2008 – Physical Sciences Day
  for physics, chemistry and earth science teachers.
  
  The physical sciences day will introduce secondary science teachers to areas including gravity research, the Australian Synchrotron, measuring using diffraction techniques, teaching technologies, carbon chemistry and environmental chemistry.
  
  Sessions include presentations from scientists on their cutting-edge research, hands-on workshops and practical lab sessions.
  
  There are two separate streams available - a physics stream and chemistry and earth science stream.

SPICE days contain a range of activities, from hands-on lab sessions and field trips to presentations by UWA researchers showcasing cutting-edge science.

Spaces are limited and activity details are currently being finalised. See last year's event for reference.

For more information contact Emma Donnelly on 6488 2492 or Emma.Donnelly@uwa.edu.au

Costs:

DET Schools: $40 per teacher per day
Non-DET (Independant/Catholic) Schools: $80 per teacher per day

Includes welcome refreshments, morning tea and lunch.

To register:

1. Complete the attached Registration and Payment Form
2. Post or fax the form in with payment to

Ms Fiona Garner
Centre for Learning Technology (M016)
The University of Western Australia
35 Stirling Highway Crawley WA 6009

Phone: 6488 5543
Fax: 6488 5544
Email: fgarner@cyllene.uwa.edu.au

Please note:

• Bookings close 4th June 2008.
• Payment is required at the time of registration.
• If a teacher has paid and is unable to attend a PD day, the school may send another teacher in their place at no extra cost.
• Ensure that all forms are sent to the addres above and not just addressed to UWA - the forms may get lost!