Science

Stile Cosmos Lessons and the Squiz App

For a number of years, every Kilbreda student in Years 7 to 10 has had access to the 'Stile' library of custom written lessons relating to contemporary issues in science. The 'Stile' lessons have been developed in partnership with Cosmos magazine. The package aims to put students in touch with relevant science content in the world around them; and to build science literacy.

Apart from a two day glitch with the 'Stile' site (which did keep us on our toes!), this platform has been an extremely valuable tool for Science staff and students, particularly in this time of remote learning. It has enable real time collaboration and feedback and simulated experiments from which students can draw conclusion.

'Stile' also provide a free app, called 'Squiz', available from the app store. Once downloaded, the app contains a glossary and flashcards from every Victorian curriculum 7 to 10 Science topic with sample quizzes that interact with the user, based on their response. Students from any year level of schooling can select and learn any topic from 7 to10 to explore concepts of interest. Once the app is fully downloaded, students can test themselves on topic definitions using quizzes that need no internet.

Many students make use of this app already, but for our Year 7 students and for anyone unaware of the app, please download it as it is a great revision tool.

National Youth Science Forum

The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) is a non-profit organisation that runs a number of science outreach activities. The NYSF Year 12 Program runs in January each year. The program is a 10-day residential activity for students interested in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). Participants gain significant insights into the variety of study and career opportunities available across STEM fields.

What happens at the Science Forum?

Laboratory and site visits
Keynote addresses and lectures
Workshops, debates and forums
Science Dinner
Socialising
Networking
Experience life on campus at uni

Who can apply?

Students who:

Are currently in Year 11 and will move on to Year 12 next year
Are interested in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM)
Are involved in community and extracurricular activities

How to apply?

Applications are taken online through the NYSF database – www.nysf.edu.au. All information you need is here, including fee information
Applications are currently open and close on 14 June
Your application will need to be endorsed by a local Rotary club, so do your research early to find a club in your area to support you
The fee to attend the NYSF 2021 Year 12 Program is $3,250. For this program you can self-fund or gain a Rotary endorsement, where Rotary may provide funding assistance. If a club endorses you, your application is forwarded for selection to represent your Rotary District.

Dates and locations

In 2021, three sessions of the NYSF Year 12 Program will run with approx 200 spaces available at each.

Dates for the three sessions are:

Session A – Canberra, The Australian National University, Monday 4 to Wednesday 13 January 2021

Session B – Brisbane, The University of Queensland, Monday 11 to Wednesday 20 January 2021

Session C – Canberra, The Australian National University, Monday 18 to Wednesday 27 January 2021

STEM Home Learning Resources

STEM learning is a provider of education and careers support in science, technology, engineering and maths that is based in the UK.

This organisation is funded from both government and business grants. The organisation has a vast array of free STEM home learning resources: from podcasts to experiments. To look further please click here.

TED-Ed

Most people are very familiar with TED talks that are readily accessible online. TED-Ed is an extension which offers resources for education. TED-Ed is working with expert educators and TED speakers throughout the world to create and share high-quality, interactive, video-based lessons on a daily basis, for free. To access TED-Ed please click here.

Jacinta Devlin

Learning Leader: Science