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Fire-Ed Up Challenge – Technologies driving bushfire prevention (Stage 3, Stage 4, Stage 5)
Oct
From drones to satellites, there are many technologies being developed to reduce the impact of bushfires. Explore new ways that technology can be utilised in your community to reduce bushfire impact.
ACTIVITY OUTLINE:
About the Fire-Ed Up Challenge
Students will have 6-weeks to complete a STEM-based design sprint focused on challenges posed by bushfires and the Australian bushfire management sector. Teams will select from a set of three scenarios and design a solution presented either as a 90-second video pitch or poster.
- Understand bushfire consequences.
- Develop STEM skills.
- Discover careers in bushfire management.
- Engage with the community & raise awareness.
- Win prizes for your school.
The Fire-Ed Up Design Challenge is supported by a series of informative webinars, led by experts in the field, designed to provide participants with essential knowledge, insights, and tools to better understand bushfire management and to aid them in their challenge tasks.
- Oct 12: Program Launch, the Science of Fire with Fizzics Education
- Oct 20: Unravel the Bushfire Rating System.
- Oct 26: Dive into technologies for bushfire prevention.
- Nov 2: Discover how to protect fauna and flora from fires.
- Nov. 30 Grade 9 & 10 student finalists pitch to win online
IS THIS A FREE EVENT? Yes
BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Hunter Innovation and Science Hub, Fizzics Education
SPECIAL GUESTS:
Deb Sparkes – National Programs and Innovation, AFAC
Deb works for AFAC (the National Council for fire and emergency services) on multiple projects and initiatives assist member agencies to predict bushfire and explore opportunities to use innovative technologies.
Project Partners
Event Details
Date & Time
26-Oct-2023 02:00PM + Google Calendar + iCal Export
Event Type
Live Event - Scheduled
Delivery Platform
Duration
Price
Free
Curriculum
Primary, Secondary
Main KLA, Strand, Sub Strand
Vocational Education and Training (VET) » Information and Digital Technology
Other KLAs
Vocational Education and Training (VET) » Information and Digital Technology
Science and Tech » Information and Software Technology
Learning Intentions & Success Criteria
The Fire-Ed Up Challenge will;
- Educate students about the effects of bushfires.
- Provide hands-on STEM activities for real-world understanding.
- Spark student interest in STEM careers in bushfire management and environmental sustainability
- Guide students though a design-thinking STEM sprint
Will This Event Be Recorded?
Yes
The recording of this webinar will be placed on this site
Joining The Event
Technology and Materials Requirements
Interactive whiteboard, TV or data projector plus a device to connect to the live Zoom webinar.
Teachers to register via the Zoom registration link
- DO NOT share your unique webinar registration link or your seat will have been given to someone else and you will not be able to join.
- Only teachers should register
Connecting To The Event
You will receive a unique booking link sent from Zoom webinar once you book your seat
*** Do not share this link as it is unique to you and you will lock yourself out of the webinar ***
More Information About This Event
The event will be recorded.