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DECEMBER 2016 / JANUARY 2017
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And here we are... on the homeward stretch! Don't know about you, but it's been a loooooong time coming.

November was eventful (give me the name of a month that hasn't been eventful...!?), culminating in the STEM 6-11 Conference at Playford International College. What a wonderful turnout! More than 210 people attended and for those among you who attended, firstly - thank you!, and secondly, we hope you found the day to be professionally beneficial.

The Open Source Teaching in Psychology workshop which was held on same date was, from all accounts, also a roaring success!


We have a couple of things to look forward to in December, namely the New Opportunities for Teaching and Learning in SACE Earth and Environmental Science workshop on Friday 9th December. If you haven't booked yet, now is a good time to scroll down and book :-)!

After we've all had a good rest, we will jump straight back into the Professional Development pond with the Psychology Summer Conference and the Teachers New to SACE Stage 1 & 2 workshops. Oh, but I guess in between those two events, Term 1 will begin and the Summer holidays will be but a distant memory... For now, though, holidays approach and savour them we will!

On that note, SASTA staff and board wish you all a safe and happy festive season. May your well-deserved holidays be restful!

NB: The SASTA office will be closed from Wednesday 21st December 2016 and will reopen on Monday 9th January 2017. 
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SASTA Membership 2017

Your SASTA 2016 Membership is due to expire on 31st December 2016. You can renew online in just a few simple steps - simply log in and once in the members' area, click on "Manage membership", which you'll find in the square on the left hand side of your dashboard (see below for an example).

Not a member yet? You can join at any time. Click here to join now!
 

2017 SASTA Awards

There are many great teachers out there that SASTA would like to acknowledge, but often they don't get nominated due to teaching being a very busy profession and people not having the time to fill in nomination forms.

Start thinking now! Alert your Principal. There are a number of Awards for SASTA members.

AVAILABLE AWARDS
~ The SASTA Medal - awarded to an individual who has made a significant contribution to SASTA and who has been active in science education.
~ The Credit Union SA / SASTA Outstanding Teacher Award for Junior Primary, Primary, Middle Years and Senior Years teachers - in recognition of teachers' contributions to the education of students in science.
~ The Helen Castle Memorial Scholarship
- designed to assist country science teachers to attend the SASTA Annual Conference and gain professional development to assist themselves and other country teachers to maintain a high standard of science teaching in country areas (2 scholarships of $500 each are available).

 

SASTA EVENTS

New Opportunities for Teaching and Learning in SACE Earth and Environmental Science


Date: Friday 9th December 2016
Venue: Education Development Centre, Milner Street, Hindmarsh
Time: from 4.30pm to 8.30pm
Price: $99 for non-members, $88 for corporate members or $66 for personal members

 
Special guest speakers will include:
~ Prof. Robert Hill, Dean of Science, University of Adelaide
~ Prof. Okke Batelaan, Dean of the School of Environment, Flinders University
~ John Mignone, Community Education Service, DSD
~ Michael Yeo, Adelaide Botanic Gardens Education Officer (manager of the SEEDS Project)
~ Ian Tooley, Climate Reality Project.

Click here to view the program for the event and to book.
Bookings close on 6th December 2016.
2017 Psychology Summer Conference
 
Date: Friday 20th January 2017
Time: 9.00am to 4.00pm
Venue: Education Development Centre, Milner Street, Hindmarsh


Keynote Address:
The Psychology of Creativity and Innovation by Dr David Cropley

 
Creativity and Innovation are hot topics in education, business and government. Creativity is generally understood to be concerned with the generation of new ideas, while innovation addresses the exploitation of those new ideas. Both, however, are driven by psychological factors including personality and cognition. In this presentation I will discuss those elements of motivation, personal properties, feelings and thinking styles that appear to favour creativity – what are they, and how are they measured – and will set these in the broader context of creative problem solving. I will outline the relationship between creativity and educational factors such as intelligence, and the presentation will also touch on darker aspects of creativity – how is creativity sometimes misapplied, and is there a relationship to less desirable personal characteristics such as narcissism? Finally, I will also outline the role that psychology and creativity play in shaping organisational performance – why do schools and other organisations need to learn how to be creative?
 
Registrations CLOSE on Tuesday 17th January 2017
Workshop selection closes on Wednesday 18th January 2017

Don't miss out - CLICK HERE to register now!


Please remember that only those whose registration fee has been paid in full are able to select their workshops. 

Teachers New to SACE Stage 1 & 2 Workshops

Venue: Education Development Centre, Milner Street, Hindmarsh
Time: 9.00am to 3.30pm (Registration opens at 8.30am)

BIOLOGY (Stage 2)
When: Monday 20th February 2017


CHEMISTRY (Stage 2)
When: Monday 20th February 2017


PHYSICS (Stage 2)
When: Friday 24th February 2017


PSYCHOLOGY (Stage 1 & 2)
When: Friday 24th February 2017


NUTRITION (Stage 1 & 2)
When: Friday 3rd March 2017


Click here for more information and to book

SASTA Annual Conference and Expo 2017

 
Date: Thursday 27th and Friday 28th April 2017
Venue: Brighton Secondary School, North Brighton
 
CALL FOR WORKSHOP PRESENTERS IS NOW OPEN

SHARE your good ideas... submit a workshop proposal for the conference!

Presenting workshops for your colleagues is an excellent way to share best practice and develop a community of educators across the State.

TAKE PART in a broad program of professional learning workshops for primary and secondary teachers, including laboratory and computer workshops, hands-on activities, seminars and discussions.

GAIN valuable experience in leading learning that will enrich your own professional standards.


POSSIBLE WORKSHOP IDEAS:

~ Hands-on activities for primary, middle and senior school science teachers and laboratory officers;
~ Use of technologies in teaching and learning;
~ Integrated units of work in Science and Literacy etc;
~ Ways of motivating students to consider science in their future careers;
~ Improving students' confidence and experience in Science.

Share your good ideas... submit an abstract for the
SASTA Annual Conference here by 31st January 2017.
SACE Stage 1 Workbooks adapted for the Australian Curriculum will be available for Biology, Chemistry and Physics for 2017.

Delivery update: the workbooks will be printed in December, but delivery to schools is now expected in January 2017.

** Click on the image above to download the order form **

SASTA's workbooks are a brand new resource written for the launch of the new SACE Stage 1 curriculum. They contain all new original questions for students. The SASTA resource covers all topics outlined in the new SACE curriculum in an easy to read format and will be printed in colour and rich with illustrations and diagrams to enhance learning.

  • Fully illustrated;
  • Over 100 original questions in each book;
  • Over 250 problems with worked solutions;
  • Questions range from simple to challenging;
  • All questions are mapped to the new performance standards for Stage 1 & 2; and
  • Topic test for each chapter.
Order online by clicking here. Please note the initial print run will be limited and orders will be processed in order of receipt.


For schools preferring to use a purchase order, simply fax your purchase order, including postage of $11 flat fee plus $1 per book ordered) to 08 8354 0008 or email it directly to Rebecca at the following address: office@sasta.asn.au
We're taking orders for the 2017 Study Guides now!
Order now for delivery in late Term 1! 
For schools wanting to place a bulk Study Guide order, simply fax your purchase order (including freight) to 08) 8354 0008.
Please note, purchase orders emailed to office@sasta.asn.au will also be accepted.


Prices for 2017 Study Guides will be $28.00 each (including GST).

Orders will be processed in the order in which they are received, so don't delay!

 
  
Some 2016 Study Guides remain and have now been discounted. If you're looking for Chemistry, Physics or Biology, they're available on our website for just $15 each (plus postage if you are unable to pick your order up). Oh, there's one sneaky Nutrition Study Guide left too..!  

EVENTS AND NEWS IN THE SCIENCE COMMUNITY


2016 RACI December Chemistry Teachers’ Workshop
The University of Adelaide - Friday 9th December

 
This year’s workshop includes a presentation by Dr Justin Chalker of Flinders University, hands-on laboratory activities and will provide ideas and information suitable for teachers of senior chemistry. This session is an excellent opportunity for beginning and student teachers.
 
See the full program and register here
Oliphant Science Awards 2016

Some of the winning Crystal Investigation entries are selected to participate in the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) National Competition and this year, we've had some finalists and some winners!

Congratulations to Lewis Bennet (Year 4, St Leonards Primary School) and Yasmin Zarrabi (Year 2, St Andrew's School) who won 1st and 2nd respectively in the Primary Division (all years up to Grade 6) in the ALUM Category. 

Congratulations also to the following students who were finalists in the RACI National Competition:
 

Primary Division - ALUM Category
Albertine King, Year 5, St Leonards Primary School
Eva Williams and Erin Jones, Year 5, St Leonards Primary School
Secondary Division - ALUM Category
Bethanie Yik and Emily Zhang, Year 9, Unley High School

SASTA EVENT CALENDAR

SASTA Dates 2016 / 2017

Teaching About Climate Change, at Marden Senior College, Marden
Thursday 1st and Friday 2nd December 2016
 


New Opportunities for Teaching and Learning in SACE Earth & Environmental Science, at EDC, Hindmarsh
Friday 9th December 2016 - 
register now!

RACI December Chemistry Teachers' Workshop, at The University of Adelaide, Adelaide
Friday 9th December 2016 - 
register now!

2017 Psychology Summer Conference at EDC, Hindmarsh
Friday 20th January 2017 - 
register now!


Teachers New to SACE Stage 2 Biology at EDC, Hindmarsh
Monday 20th February 2017 - 
register now!


Teachers New to SACE Stage 2 Chemistry at EDC, Hindmarsh
Monday 20th February 2017 - 
register now!


Teachers New to SACE Stage 2 Physics at EDC, Hindmarsh
Friday 24th February 2017 - 
register now!


Teachers New to SACE Stage 1 & 2 Psychology at EDC, Hindmarsh
Friday 24th February 2017 - 
register now!


Teachers New to SACE Stage 1 & 2 Nutrition at EDC, Hindmarsh
Friday 3rd March 2017 - 
register now!


SASTA Annual Conference and Expo 2017 at Brighton Secondary School, North Brighton
Thursday 27th and Friday 28th April 2017 -
submit your abstract by 31st January!!
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