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Australian War Memorial: Explore the meaning of Anzac Day

Find out about the origins of Anzac Day, and the ways that people commemorate and remember those who have served. Year 3 – S2 Year 4 – S2 Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 Year 7 – S4 Year 8 – S4 Australian War Memorial: Explore the meaning of Anzac Day Explore symbols of remembrance and discover photographs, artworks and objects in the Memorial’s collection.

Hear the stories of Australian men and women who have served during times of conflict and war, and learn about the special ways we remember them on Anzac Day.

Explore symbols of remembrance and discover photographs, artworks and objects in the Memorial’s collection.

Please join us for this special event, recorded live on 12 April 2024, we’re pleased to be able to make this available for you to watch on demand. Free Australian War Memorial On Demand Youtube Recording Primary Secondary HSIE History Australian History: Community and Remembrance, First Contacts (Stage 2 – Year 3 and 4) HSIE History Select Sub Strand HSIE Modern History Select Sub Strand Free Anzac Day History Week #DARTLearning #AustralianWarMemorial #ANZACDAY #LestWeForget #History #AnzacSpirit

Visit us at our house

A fun and interactive program where students learn about the Westminster system and how democracy developed in Australia, as well as how the Parliament of NSW works and laws are made. Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 Visit us at our house This program is based on the History K–10 NSW Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum: Civics and Citizenship.

Years 5/6 students will learn about

the development of democracy in the early colony of NSW
the Westminster based bicameral system and the function of the Chambers
the levels of government
how laws are made
the current state Member and their role in the NSW Parliament
the role of the Serjeant-at-Arms and the Usher of the Black Rod Free Parliament of NSW Live Event – Scheduled Zoom Primary HT3-1, HT3-2, HT3-3, HT3-4 HSIE History Australian History: Colonials and National (Stage 3 – Year 5 and 6) Select Other KLA Select Strand Select Sub Strand Select Other KLA Select Strand Select Sub Strand Students will understand the

history of democracy in NSW
role and structure of the NSW Parliament based on the Westminster system
the bicameral structure of the NSW Parliament
the role and duties of the Serjeant-at-Arms and the Black Rod
the role of the local State Member Free #ParliamentofNSW #ParliamentofNSW

Australian Virtual Astronaut Challenge – Leadership in space

Learn about what it takes to lead in the Australian Space industry!
Special guests from Andy Thomas Space Foundation, NSW Space Research Network & more Year 4 – S2 Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 Year 7 – S4 Year 8 – S4 Year 9 – S5 Year 10 – S5 Australian Virtual Astronaut Challenge – Leadership in space Leadership & collaborative skills are needed if you are leading a space organisation.
In this AVA Challenge webinar. we will hear from leaders in the Australian Space Industry and discover how they think and what is needed to lead multiple stakeholders towards a common goal.

Get an insight on how to frame your thinking for a career in the Australian space sector!
About the AVA Challenge
This is a FREE 9-step STEM design sprint based on challenges facing NASA’s Artemis and the Australian space industry. Hear space industry speakers & choose from several STEM design sprints based on challenges facing the Australian space industry.

AVA teams will choose from a set of six scenarios and design a solution presented in the form of either a 90-second video pitch or poster. A number of teams will then be selected to pitch their ideas at the Young Space Explorers event in December in Sydney!

Scenarios

Earth Observation: Milo Institute – The University of Arizona
Robotics: Trailblazer – The Australian Space Agency
Home on the Moon: Aldrin Family Foundation
Growing Food in Space: Magnitude.io
AI in Space
Telecommunications in Space

Key Information to Teachers on Delivery
This program has been designed to be delivered flexibly. You can use as much or as little of the materials as you wish. It could be finished in a couple of lessons or over a number of weeks. FAQs

Register your class
Secure your young astronauts’ place in this exciting challenge below! Free STEM Industry School Partnerships (SISP) Program Fizzics Education REGISTER NOW for this year’s challenge and join us on February 26 at 12:00pm AEDT to hear from some amazing speakers:

Veronica Bainton: Deputy Chair of the Space Industry Association of Australia

Darcey Watson, Executive Officer of the The Andy Thomas Space Foundation

Michelle Keegan: Program Director for AROSE

Newton Campbell Jr., Ph.D. Campbell: Director – Space Programs for AROSE

Ted Tagami:  Past User Advisory Committee – Education Chair at ISS US National Lab & Co-Founder of Magnitude.io

Kerrie Dougherty from the Australian Space Agency Live Event – Scheduled Zoom Primary Secondary iSTEM, SC4-12ES, SC5-12ES, SC4-1VA & SC5-1VA. Science and Tech Earth and Space 7-10 Select Sub Strand Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Earth and Space Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Digital Technologies A student will:

learn about collaboration, leadership and organisational skills needed to lead a multi-discplinary team in the Australian Space Sector.
learn about challenges in the space industry
– Earth observation
– Robotics,
– Growing food in space
– Habitation on the moon
– AI in space
– Telecommunications in Space
complete a STEM design challenge as per the iSTEM process student-centred elective summarised below:

Mission 1: Introduction
Mission 2: Define the challenge
Mission 3: Identify the challenge
Mission 4: Brainstorm the solution
Mission 5: Design the solution
Mission 6: Prototype creation
Mission 7: Evaluate the design
Mission 8: Iterate your design
Mission 9: Communicate the Pitch

Who is the challenge for?

The challenge is ideal for students in Years 5 – 10 and specifically suited to students studying iSTEM, Science, Mandatory Technology, or primary science and technology classes. There are different entry levels for the challenge:

Stage 3 – Years 5 and 6
Stage 4 – Years 7 and 8
Stage 5 – Years 9 and 10 (Eligible for Phase 2) Free STEM/STEAM Women in STEM #fizzicsed

Parenting in the Digital World– As part of National eSmart Week

Parenting in the digital world has many challenges. Join this session to understand your child’s online world and how you can support them to stay safe. Parent Parenting in the Digital World– As part of National eSmart Week Parenting in the digital world has many challenges. Join this session to understand your child’s online world and how you can support them to stay safe. Free Alannah & Madeline Foundation Live Event – Scheduled Teams Primary PDHPE Interpersonal Skills Health, Wellbeing and Relationships Special Event Select Strand Select Sub Strand Select Other KLA Select Strand Select Sub Strand Free One-off Events Teacher Professional Development Wellbeing National eSmart Week #eSmartWeek

Fresh Food Kids Discovery Tour – A Classroom Experience

Take students on a journey using exciting, curriculum aligned, hands-on and digital activities suitable for Early Learning, Kindergarten through to Year 6. Kinder – ES1 Year 1 – S1 Year 2 – S1 Year 3 – S2 Year 4 – S2 Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 Fresh Food Kids Discovery Tour – A Classroom Experience Students will explore a virtual reality Woolworths store and engage in augmented reality activities, such as stepping onto a farm and seeing how fruit and vegetables are grown.

Designed with educators, nutritionists and food scientists, the program explores many curriculum areas such as Science, Health, Geography, English and Maths. You can elect to have a classroom kit sent straight to your school, containing all the learning materials you will need to bring the experience to life with your class!

Hit the booking button to learn more.
Any & All questions are welcomed please send to [email protected] Free Woolworths On Demand Other Primary PDHPE Self Management Skills Healthy, Safe and Active Lifestyles English Making meaning through responding and composing Reading and Viewing English Making meaning through responding and composing Text type(s) – Imaginative, Informative, Persuasive Free World Health Day Youth Week Education Week NSW Literacy and Numeracy Week National Nutrition Week Children’s Week #woolworths#FreshFoodKids#education#nutrition#health#NationalNutritionWeek#Literacy#WorldHealthDay#healthychoices

Australian War Memorial: Explore the meaning of Anzac Day

Find out about the origins of Anzac Day, and the ways that people commemorate and remember those who have served. Year 3 – S2 Year 4 – S2 Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 Year 7 – S4 Year 8 – S4 Australian War Memorial: Explore the meaning of Anzac Day Explore symbols of remembrance and discover photographs, artworks and objects in the Memorial’s collection. Hear the stories of Australian men and women who have served during times of conflict and war, and learn about the special ways we remember them on Anzac Day.

We encourage teachers and students to email us photographs demonstrating how their schools have commemorated Anzac Day in the past. We would love to share these in the webinar, so please ensure any identifiable students have the appropriate media release permissions.

We also welcome any questions that your students may have about Anzac Day prior to the webinar, as educators will endeavour to answer these during the program.

Please email photographs and questions to [email protected] Free Australian War Memorial Live Event – Scheduled Zoom Youtube Recording Primary Secondary HSIE History Australian History: Community and Remembrance, First Contacts (Stage 2 – Year 3 and 4) HSIE History Select Sub Strand HSIE Modern History Select Sub Strand Free Anzac Day #DARTLearning

Online regional connect ARTEXPRESS 2024

In this session, you’ll hear directly from some of these senior student artists about the bodies of work they created for the Higher School Certificate exam Year 8 – S4 Year 9 – S5 Year 10 – S5 Year 11 – S6 Year 12 – S6 Online regional connect ARTEXPRESS 2024 Bring the Art Gallery of New South Wales and our special exhibitions to your classroom with online regional connect.

Secondary visual arts students from regional, rural and remote schools in NSW are invited to join us online for a presentation of ARTEXPRESS 2024.

During the one-hour live session held via Zoom, you’ll hear from Art Gallery staff and ARTEXPREE 2024 students about key artworks and themes from the exhibition. Students will learn about new artworks and artist practices, analysed through the frames and conceptual framework, and be inspired by the research, ideas and stories told within the exhibition.

This program is free and open to all regional, rural and remote schools in NSW. Free Art Gallery of NSW Live Event – Scheduled Zoom Secondary Creative Arts Visual Arts Select Sub Strand Special Event Select Strand Select Sub Strand Select Other KLA Select Strand Select Sub Strand Free STEM/STEAM #artgalleryofnsw #kandinsky #online #regional

Friendship and Fun with Eddie’s Lil’ Homies

Join the ACTF, ACMI and AFL legend Eddie Betts to learn about characters in the new children’s series Eddie’s Lil’ Homies. Students will apply their learning in a character design exercise. Kinder – ES1 Year 1 – S1 Year 2 – S1 Friendship and Fun with Eddie’s Lil’ Homies Eddie Betts is a former AFL player, media personality and author. Inspired by Eddie’s popular book series, Eddie’s Lil’ Homies is a new animated children’s TV series by the same name.

In this virtual workshop, students in Foundation to Year 2 will meet the characters in Eddie’s Lil’ Homies and learn how they navigate the fun and challenges of friendship. Each character brings unique skills and perspectives to the playground: embracing and respecting these differences makes the gang stronger! Eddie will discuss the characters and what we can learn from their interactions.

Students will apply their learning by designing a fictional character based on their qualities and skills. Follow-up activities for the classroom will also be provided to teachers. Free ACMI Australian Children’s Television Foundation UPDATE HERE Over a career of 40 years, Nadia Wheatley has published a number of award-wining works of fiction, history and biography. Her most recent books are the memoir Her Mother’s Daughter, winner of the 2019 Waverley Nib Award, and Radicals — Remembering the Sixties, co-written with Meredith Burgmann.
In 2014 the University of Sydney awarded Nadia an Honorary Doctorate of Letters, in recognition of ‘her exceptional creative achievements in the field of children’s and adult literature, her work as an historian and her contribution to our understanding of Indigenous issues, cultural diversity, equity and social justice and the environment through story’. Live Event – Scheduled Zoom Primary English Making meaning through responding and composing Reading and Viewing Select Other KLA Select Strand Select Sub Strand Select Other KLA Select Strand Select Sub Strand Free One-off Events OzKidsTV

Celebrate World Wildlife Day!

Join Lizzie Speechley, a behavioural ecologist and PhD candidate at the University of Western Australia to celebrate World Wildlife Day. Year 3 – S2 Year 4 – S2 Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 Year 7 – S4 Year 8 – S4 Year 9 – S5 Year 10 – S5 Celebrate World Wildlife Day! Celebrate World Wildlife Day with Lizzie Speechley, a behavioural ecologist and PhD candidate at the University of Western Australia.

Lizzie has previously worked with big cats in South Africa and her current research explores the link between sociality and cognition in the Western Australian magpie, specifically through the use of social network analysis and cognitive testing. In this virtual incursion Lizzie will dive into the heart of global conservation efforts and share insights into the challenges and triumphs of protecting our planet’s precious biodiversity.

Lizzie will also discuss her experiences working with wildlife around the world and her career pathway for students that might be interested in getting involved with wildlife conservation.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with an active wildlife scientist and learn how you can contribute to the global effort to safeguard our planet’s wildlife for future generations. Free Arludo Live Event – Scheduled Zoom Primary Secondary Special Event Select Strand Select Sub Strand Science and Tech Biology Select Sub Strand Science and Tech Living World 7-10 Select Sub Strand Environment Free One-off Events STEM/STEAM Student Careers Women in STEM World Wildlife Day SciFest #arludo #WomenInSTEM

Portraits on Country

Through the lens of the Visual Arts curriculum, students will explore portraits of and by First Nations people in the National Portrait Collection.

IMAGE: I Think of My Culture, 1989 by Jeffrey Samuels © Jeffrey Samuels/Copyright Agency, 2023 #NPGDART Kinder – ES1 Year 1 – S1 Year 2 – S1 Portraits on Country First Nations | Foundation – Year 2

This interactive session for Foundation to Year 2 students utilises a variety of portraits of and by First Nations people in the National Portrait Gallery’s collection to explore questions such as why people make art, the techniques they utilise and cultural significance.

Key curriculum links:

Explore ideas, experiences, observations and imagination to create visual artworks and design, including considering ideas in artworks by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists [ACAVAM106]
Use and experiment with different materials, techniques, technologies and processes to make artworks [ACAVAM107]
Respond to visual artworks and consider where and why people make visual artworks, starting with visual artworks from Australia, including visual artworks of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples [ACAVAR109]

Please ensure each student has access to paper and pencils for the drawing activity. Free National Portrait Gallery Live Event – Scheduled Zoom Primary Aboriginal Culture and History Select Strand Select Sub Strand Creative Arts Visual Arts Appreciating Creative Arts Visual Arts Making Free One-off Events

The Forgotten Women of Astronomy (October Restream)

Taking a telescope to the sky & a critical eye to our past, astrophysicist Jo Dunkley explores the universe, unearthing the female astronomers who risked consignment to the blackhole of history Year 7 – S4 Year 8 – S4 Year 9 – S5 Year 10 – S5 Year 11 – S6 Year 12 – S6 TAFE Students Teacher Parent The Forgotten Women of Astronomy (October Restream) Taking a telescope to the night sky and a critical eye to our past, astrophysicist Jo Dunkley explores the universe while unearthing a line of stellar female astronomers who ran the risk of being consigned to the black hole of history. Since ancient times, the cosmos has been an endless source of wonder and mystery. Take this luminous guide to our astonishing galaxy and meet the visionary women who have played a vital role in helping us better understand it.

Revisit this talk from the 2020 All About Women Festival Free Sydney Opera House On Demand Youtube Recording Secondary Science and Tech Earth and Space 7-10 Select Sub Strand HSIE Society and Culture Select Sub Strand Select Other KLA Select Strand Select Sub Strand STEM/STEAM Women in STEM World Space Week #digitalcreativelearning #sydneyoperahouse

Career Advice: Simone – Entrepreneur/Scientist/Vertical Farmer

Ever wanted to change the world but not know where to start? Hear what it takes to be an entrepreneur from Simone. Year 8 – S4 Year 9 – S5 Year 10 – S5 Year 11 – S6 Year 12 – S6 TAFE Students Teacher Parent Career Advice: Simone – Entrepreneur/Scientist/Vertical Farmer Ever wanted to change the world but not known where to start?

Meet Simone. Combining entrepreneurial flair and a fierce passion for sustainability, Simone started Vertical Patch – a vertical farming company that cuts off waste at the root (literally), only employing 2% of the water that traditional farming does.

Hear about her incredible story and insights, from traveling the world as an underwater presenter to the realities of running a startup, as she delivers to big corporate clients such as Five Guys. Free Ikigai Network On Demand Other Secondary Careers Select Strand Select Sub Strand Science and Tech Agriculture Select Sub Strand Science and Tech Food Technology Select Sub Strand Learning Intentions:

Understand what a entrepreneur does and if it’s the right career for you

Success Criteria

Understand the reality of being an entrepreneur
Understand what vertical farming is and its impacts on food security in the future
Listen to advice for female entrepreneurs Environment Free STEM/STEAM Student Careers Women in STEM International Day of Women and Girls in Science International Women’s day World Water Day International Compost Awareness Week World Environment Day Education Week NSW SciFest National Science Week Biodiversity Month National Agriculture Day @ikigai_network

Artist-led Wire Sculpture Making Workshop – Sculpture by the sea

Join us for this exciting workshop with our selected artist Barbara Licha as part of Sculpture by the sea 2022. Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 Year 7 – S4 Year 8 – S4 Year 9 – S5 Year 10 – S5 Artist-led Wire Sculpture Making Workshop – Sculpture by the sea Students are encouraged to originate their own creations as Barbara explains her artistic process for creating figures with chicken wire.

• Construction and tips
• Tools and materials and where to find them

Most Importantly: There are no mistakes in the creative development of your pieces.
Please book your place to receive the link and teacher resources. Free Sculpture by the Sea Barbara Licha
Born in Poland, where she commenced her studies of Painting, Graphics and Sculpture. Later moving and studying in Italy before coming to Australia and furthering her studies at the City Art institute Sydney.

The Polish-Australian artist says her past works involved painting and graphic approaches to drawing that involved pen and ink. Inspired by her drawings Licha began to experiment in the studio with sculpture, initiating the process of creating figures with chicken wire.

For more information, please access Barbara Licha CV On Demand Youtube Recording Primary Secondary Visual Arts: 3.1-3.5; 4.1 – 4.5; 5.1 – 5.5, Literacy: InT1-5 Creative Arts Visual Arts Making English Making meaning through responding and composing Speaking and Listening Science and Tech Design and Technology Select Sub Strand ADD outcomes and intentions based on literacy meaning making and use of materials Free STEM/STEAM #sculpturebythesea#ART#Education#Creative

SciFest 2022 – Glass is everywhere at Sydney Zoo!

Have you ever wondered where glass might be used at a zoo? Join us for an investigation around Sydney Zoo looking for all the places glass is used every day. Kinder – ES1 Year 1 – S1 Year 2 – S1 Year 3 – S2 Year 4 – S2 Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 SciFest 2022 – Glass is everywhere at Sydney Zoo! Sydney Zoo is home to 4000 animals of 130+ species, looking after them involves using glass in some obvious and not so obvious places. This short video will take you behind the scenes at Sydney Zoo on our search for glass.

Students will gain an insight into the usefulness of glass in the zoo. Zookeepers will explain how they rely on glass in various contexts and students and be asked to explore their home to find where glass is used or is a component of household items. Free Sydney Zoo On Demand Other Primary STe-4MW-ST, ST1-7MW-T, ST2-8PW-ST, ST3-7MW-T Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Material World Free #sydneyzoo

ARTiculate French Continuers and Extension – La Francophonie

Explore the French-speaking world including its meaning, origins and manifestation in different continents and legacy in contemporary France. Year 11 – S6 Year 12 – S6 ARTiculate French Continuers and Extension – La Francophonie This interactive webinar has been designed around the “French-speaking communities” theme of the French Continuers Stage 6 Syllabus. It will be delivered in French, and students will be invited to engage in activities during the session.
La Francophonie (the French-speaking world) will be explored in this webinar including its meaning, origins and manifestation in different continents and legacy in contemporary France. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions during the Live Q&A session.

This interactive webinar is suitable for Year 11 and Year 12 students enrolled in French Continuers / French Extension.
It is recommended to join the session from your computer rather than mobile phone, to participate in the interactive activities.
The 45 minutes webinar is followed by short 10 minutes information session about the Sciences Po dual degree program.

 

The webinar is part of the ARTiculate High School Talk Series, organised by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Sydney. Free The University of Sydney – Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Live Event – Scheduled Zoom Secondary Languages French Free One-off Events

Seabirds of Alaska

Explore the diving seabirds in the Alaska SeaLife Center’s aviary! Year 1 – S1 Year 2 – S1 Year 3 – S2 Year 4 – S2 Seabirds of Alaska We’ll take a close look at puffins, guillemots, murres and sea ducks to learn how these animals survive the depths of Alaska’s ocean.

Duration: 55 minutes

Price: $180 U.S. Dollars per session Alaska SeaLife Center Live Event – By Request Zoom Primary Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Living World Select Other KLA Select Strand Select Sub Strand Select Other KLA Select Strand Select Sub Strand Environment STEM/STEAM Sea Week World Wildlife Day World Oceans Day National Science Week Biodiversity Month National Bird Week #AlaskaSeaLifeCenter#Education#SeaWeek#WorldOceansDay#WorldWildlifeDay#BioiversityMonth#MarineLife#Nature

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