All Events

This workshop will be run back to back with another one June 1. Both are stand alone events but compliment each other. As a bonus attendees visiting Sydney will get a look at the amazing VIVID festival in the evening/s.

At the completion of this workshop teachers will be equipped with the background information and resources, including some practical activities, to assist them with teaching the requirements of the Australian Curriculum: Science.

Download the registration form here.

This workshop will be run back to back with another one May 31. Both are stand alone events but compliment each other. As a bonus attendees visiting Sydney will get a look at the amazing VIVID festival in the evening/s.

At the completion of this workshop teachers will be equipped with the background information and resources, including some practical activities, to assist them with teaching the requirements of the Australian Curriculum: Science.

Download the registration form here.

Guided Field study of the south coast region and Professional Development workshops.

This field trip will include local Permian intrusions, fossil rich Permian sediments and modern coastal processes.  In addition theory sessions from the TESEP Rocks and Plate Tectonics PDs will be presented and the TESEP rock kit showcased.

Spaces for this great 3-night, 2-day event are very limited. Register early to ensure you get in!

Sydney area teachers:

Travel plans to be advised

Canberra and South Coast area teachers:
Arrive by own transport the afternoon/evening of  Thursday 20 June.
Depart the morning of Sunday June 23.
Teachers local to the area can arrive before 9am June 21 and depart late June 22  if needed but no discount is available.

Accommodation

Australian National University Kioloa Coastal Campus.
Cabin style rooms shared with 2 or more other teachers.
Meals will be arranged by TESEP but taken small-group-self-catering style in the kitchens provided..

Bedding: Bed and mattresses in shared rooms. You must provide your own pillow case, bottom sheet and bath towel together with a sleeping bag or other sheets and blankets. Linen can be supplied but a hire fee of $30 applies. A $30 linen pack must be hired if you forget any of these items as they are not hired out individually.

Cost for the full event (meals and accommodation and PD): $250 with $30 extra if linen is required.

Clothing: The weather will be cold and it may be wet. You must bring wind proof cold weather clothes, rain coat and hat. We will visit the outcrops in all but the most inclement weather! A change of clothes for each day for inside activities is essential!
Footwear: The rocks are not easy walking and require care. Sturdy boots with ankle support [with warm socks] are recommended. Dry indoor shoes for indoor activites are essential.

Download the registration form here.

For more detail contact Greg McNamara

Mobile 0412 211 797

eo@tesep.org.au

The ‘Our Place in Space’ workshop provides an opportunity to:
• Discuss common conceptions/misconceptions about the movement of the Earth in space
• Investigate concepts related to our Earth in the solar system
• Try engaging hands-on activities for use in your classroom
• Discuss common conceptions/ misconceptions children have regarding space /science
• Why is the Earth special? -comparing the geology of Earth and Mars

At the completion of this workshop teachers will be equipped with the background information and resources, including some practical activities, to assist them with teaching the requirements of the Australian Curriculum: Science from K-10.

Download the flyer here.

Download the registration form here.

This workshop explains how the theory of Plate Tectonics was developed and how this relatively new paradigm not only explains why the Earth is so dynamic but also how it can be used to reconstruct the past appearance of the planet, predict the most likely locations of mineral and hydrocarbon deposits and explain the distribution patterns of fossil and extant animals and plants.

At the completion of this workshop teachers will be equipped with the background information and resources, including some practical activities, to assist them with teaching the requirements of the Australian Curriculum: Science, particularly at the Year 9 level.

Download the flyer here.

Download the registration form here.

This workshop is targeted at science teachers who do not have a background in geology.It will examine the rock cycle and the formation of different rock types and places it in the context of plate tectonics, geological time and dynamic earth processes, including climate change. Exploration of minerals, ores and mining are put in context.

At the completion of this workshop teachers will be equipped with the background information and resources, including some practical activities, to assist them with teaching the requirements of the Australian Curriculum: Science, particularly at the Year 8 level.

Download the flyer here.

Download the registration form here.

This field trip will take teachers to a variety of sites in Canberra that can be used for short excursions. Teachers will learn about the geological features of each site and undertake a task that could be used by students. The activities will be targeted towards Year 11 and 12 students, although teachers of Years 7-10 may also find it valuable.

Download the flyer here.

Download the registration form here.