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All webinar times are given in Australian Eastern time - SA, NT, QLD and WA will need to adjust for time zone differences accordingly.

RocksExpo 2-PD Introducing Our Dynamic Planet @ Yass

May 22, 2023 @ 3:30 PM

Energy and the Energy Transition (all energy types compared, path to Net Zero), yr 9-12 focus (STEM/physics/chemistry crossover)
Riding the Climate Rollercoaster (climate through geologic time, plate tectonics/climate events in Earth’s history/fossil extinctions) yr 9-12 biology/genetics/geography crossover


School: Yass High School, 39 Grampian St, Yass NSW
Meeting Room: attendees to go to the front desk to be directed to Meeting Room
Date: Wednesday 22 May 2024, PDs 3:30pm-6:30pm
School Facilitator: Scott Anderson (afternoon tea will be provided)

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All Events New South Wales

RocksExpo 2-PD Introducing Our Dynamic Planet @ Cannonvale

May 08, 2024 @ 3:15 PM

Rocks (the Rock Kit Teaching Pack & the Integrated Plate Tectonics story), yr 8-9 focus – hands-on exercises, 3D renders, virtual rock thin sections & drone fieldtrip
Energy and the Energy Transition (all energy types compared, path to Net Zero), yr 9-12 focus (STEM/physics/chemistry crossover)
Life, Fossils & the 5 Big Extinctions (integrated plate tectonics/climate events & flora-fauna extinctions) yr 10-12 focus

School: Whitsunday Christian College, 26 Paluma Rd, Cannonvale, Qld
Meeting Room: attendees to go to the front desk to be directed to The Meeting Room
Date: Wednesday 08 May 2024, 3:15pm – 7pm
School Facilitator: Luke Rutland (a light supper will be served)

 

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All Events Queensland

RocksExpo 3-PD Introducing Our Dynamic Planet @ South Mackay

May 09, 2024 @ 3:15 PM

3-PD Rocks/Rock Kit & Plate Tectonics/integrated story, Riding the Climate Rollercoaster and Life, Fossils & the 5 Big Extinctions (with Rock Kit Teaching Pack, engaging Plate Tectonics poster, videos & hands-on exercises/classroom-ready teaching materials – Biol/Phys/Chem/STEM crossover)

School: Mackay SHS, 123 Milton St, South Mackay Qld
Meeting Room: sign in at front office, get directions to the Science Block Room G04 meeting room
Date: Thu 9 May 2024, 3:15pm – 7:00pm Facilitator: Kylie Anthes


Rocks (rock kit teaching pack) (TESEP Rock Kit 3D renders, virtuals, tour of the Plate Tectonics poster (new curriculum year 8 focus) & integrated story - Plate Tectonics 3:15pm-4pm, Tea Break
Riding the Climate Rollercoaster (climate drivers, ocean-atmosphere interactions, planetary influences, cycles through geologic time) 4:15pm-5:30pm – year 9-12 focus, Tea Break
Life, Fossils & the 5 Big Extinctions (extinctions & fauna/flora changes related to plate tectonics/climate/volcanic events etc) 5:40pm-7pm – year 9-12 focus

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All Events Queensland

RocksExpo 2-PD Introducing Our Dynamic Planet @ West Mackay

May 10, 2024 @ 11:45 AM

Critical Minerals (renewable energy/electric car/batteries/recycling), yr 9-12
Riding the Climate Rollercoaster (climate through geologic time, influence of climate events in Earth’s history/fossil extinctions) yr 9-12 and
Fieldtrip for teachers – Cape Hillsborough Basin (bus leaving from college at 3pm)

School: Catherine McAuley College, 239 Nebo Rd. West Mackay, Qld
Meeting Room: attendees to go to the front desk to be directed to Meeting Room
Date: Friday 10 May 2024, PDs 11:45pm – 2:50pm, Fieldtrip 3pm – 6pm
School Facilitator: Jim Ford (a catered lunch will be provided)

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All Events Queensland

RocksExpo 2-PD Introducing Our Dynamic Planet @ Eli Waters

May 13, 2024 @ 3:20 PM

Rocks (the Rock Kit Teaching Pack & the Integrated Plate Tectonics story), yr 8-9
Riding the Climate Rollercoaster (climate through geologic time, plate tectonics/climate events in Earth’s history/fossil extinctions) yr 9-12 biology/genetics/geography crossover


School: Xavier Catholic College, 1 Wide Bay Dr, Eli Waters Qld
Meeting Room: attendees to go to the front desk to be directed to Meeting Room
Date: Monday 13 May 2024, PDs 3:20pm-5:30pm
School Facilitator: James Ferriere (afternoon tea will be provided)

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All Events Queensland

RocksExpo 2-PD Introducing Our Dynamic Planet @ Upper Coomera

May 15, 2024 @ 12:30 PM

Rocks (the Rock Kit Teaching Pack & the Integrated Plate Tectonics story), yr 8-9
Energy and the Energy Transition (all energy types compared, path to Net Zero), yr 9-12 focus (STEM/physics/chemistry crossover)
Riding the Climate Rollercoaster (climate through geologic time, plate tectonics/climate events in Earth’s history/fossil extinctions) yr 9-12 biology/genetics/geography crossover


School: Upper Coomera SC, 137 Reserve Rd, Upper Coomera Qld
Meeting Room: attendees to go to the front desk to be directed to Meeting Room
Date: Wednesday 15 May 2024, PDs 12:30pm-3:30pm
School Facilitator: Ryan Baldwin (BYO lunch, afternoon tea will be provided)

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All Events Queensland

Energy and the Energy Transition 1 T2 2024

May 15, 2024 @ 4:30 PM

Energy and the Energy Transition webinar series

1. Introduction and Overview

Energy has a transformational impact on the quality of human life.  It impacts every facet of what we do and how we live making energy one of the most important issues of our time.  We require nothing short of a complete transformation of how we produce, transport and consume energy. However, energy, the environment and the economy are intimately linked and the four pillars of energy security (i.e., affordability, availability, reliability and sustainability) must be maintained.

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Ultimately, there is no one‐size‐fits‐all approach to the clean energy transition.  Plans need to reflect countries’ differing stages of economic development. Ultimately, the transition to net zero is for and about people.  Citizens must be active participants in the transition process, making them feel part of the transition and not simply subject to it.

This webinar series covers the new Version 9.0 Australian Curriculum (Earth and Space Sciences), namely, AC9S9U03, AC9S9H03, AC9S9H04 (Year 9), AC9S10U04, AC9S10H02, AC9S10I08 (Year 10).

This webinar will take no more than 45-60 minutes of your time. Extra time for Q&A can follow as required.

All attendees will receive a certificate of attendance from the Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA).

All Events Australia-wide Webinars

RocksExpo 2-PD Introducing Our Dynamic Planet @ Macleod

May 22, 2024 @ 2:30 PM

PD workshop for Science/Geography secondary teachers/lab-technicians & upper primary teachers

[Vic curriculum VCSSU100, 115,116,122,127,089]

Energy & the Energy Transition

  • all energy types compared
  • different Paths to Net Zero compared (latest statistics, plans)
  • STEM/physics/chemistry crossover (years 9-12)
  • with classroom-ready Powerpoints, short videos, weblinks


Venue: Quantum Victoria (grounds of Charles Latrobe College), 235 Kingsbury Dr, Macleod Vic
Meeting Room: go to front office to sign in & be directed to meeting room
Date: Wednesday 22 May 2024, Facilitator: Sarah Gerardson

 

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All Events Victoria

Energy and the Energy Transition 2 T2 2024

May 22, 2024 @ 4:30 PM

Energy and the Energy Transition webinar series

2. Fossil fuels – current key contributor but role must decrease

Fossil fuels (coal, oil, gas) dominate the current generation and supply of energy globally accounting for 80% of all energy supply.  The key advantage of fossil fuel over many other sources of energy such as renewables is energy density (i.e., smaller footprint and greater energy per unit of volume).  However, according to the IEA the energy sector is the source of around three‐quarters of greenhouse gas emissions today and holds the key to averting the worst effects of climate change.

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The use of fossil fuels will not disappear overnight.  And oil in particular provides an array of complex organic molecules that are essential for the production of plastics which are used widely in the manufacture of electric vehicles reducing vehicle weight.  Fossil fuels that remain in 2050 will be used in goods where the carbon is embodied in the product such as plastics, in facilities fitted with Carbon Capture and Underground Storage (CCUS), and in sectors where low‐emissions technology options are scarce.  To achieve a zero-carbon footprint the utilisation of CCUS will be essential.

This webinar series covers the new Version 9.0 Australian Curriculum (Earth and Space Sciences), namely, AC9S9U03, AC9S9H03, AC9S9H04 (Year 9), AC9S10U04, AC9S10H02, AC9S10I08 (Year 10).

This webinar will take no more than 45-60 minutes of your time. Extra time for Q&A can follow as required.

All attendees will receive a certificate of attendance from the Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA).

All Events Australia-wide Webinars

Energy and the Energy Transition 3 T2 2024

May 29, 2024 @ 4:30 PM

Energy and the Energy Transition webinar series

3. Nuclear energy – base load with no emissions

Nuclear energy along with hydro are the two largest sources of low‐carbon electricity today and provide an essential foundation for the energy transition. Nuclear fission has been used around the world for over 50 years but accidents and economics have led to a significant slowdown in the building of new facilities.  However, modular smaller units could lead to an expansion in the near future.  And there has been exciting progress in the commercialisation of the safer, cleaner more efficient Thorium Fuel Cycle. Nuclear fusion is still in the emerging experimental phase and will not form part of the near to medium term energy solution.

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This webinar series covers the new Version 9.0 Australian Curriculum (Earth and Space Sciences), namely, AC9S9U03, AC9S9H03, AC9S9H04 (Year 9), AC9S10U04, AC9S10H02, AC9S10I08 (Year 10).

This webinar will take no more than 45-60 minutes of your time. Extra time for Q&A can follow as required.

All attendees will receive a certificate of attendance from the Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA).

All Events Australia-wide Webinars

Energy and the Energy Transition 4 T2 2024

June 05, 2024 @ 4:30 PM

Energy and the Energy Transition webinar series

4. Renewables – essential component of global electrification

Hydropower along with nuclear are the two largest sources of low‐carbon electricity today and provide an essential foundation for the energy transition. However, hydro is difficult to expand at scale without impacting major rivers and waterways and creating negative impacts for downstream communities.  Pumped hydro using excess cheap renewable energy to pump water back up hill at times of low energy demand is emerging as a key energy storage option.

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But no form of energy is truly renewable.  All forms of energy have environmental impacts (e.g., mining, landfill).  The total market size of critical minerals like copper, cobalt, manganese and various rare earth metals grows almost sevenfold between 2020 and 2030 in the net zero pathway.  However, renewables are an essential component of the global electrification movement.  Growth of power generation in the renewables sector is increasing dramatically. Energy storage is the key to allowing renewables to build the four pillars of energy security (affordability, availability, reliability and sustainability).

This webinar series covers the new Version 9.0 Australian Curriculum (Earth and Space Sciences), namely, AC9S9U03, AC9S9H03, AC9S9H04 (Year 9), AC9S10U04, AC9S10H02, AC9S10I08 (Year 10).

This webinar will take no more than 45-60 minutes of your time. Extra time for Q&A can follow as required.

All attendees will receive a certificate of attendance from the Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA).

All Events Australia-wide Webinars

Energy and the Energy Transition 5 T2 2024

June 12, 2024 @ 4:30 PM

Energy and the Energy Transition webinar series

5. Storage – key to enable renewables to underpin 4 pillars of energy security

Energy storage is the enabler allowing renewables to be used as a reliable energy source. Without energy storage, renewables will always require some form of backup power generation facility.  Battery storage technology is evolving rapidly however storing electrons is inherently more difficult than storing molecules. Hydrogen is particularly attractive for hard-to-decarbonise sectors where low-carbon alternatives are scarce. Its high energy density is suitable for industries such as steel and cement and for transport (trucking, shipping, aviation). It also has immense potential as a long-duration energy storage medium.

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This webinar series covers the new Version 9.0 Australian Curriculum (Earth and Space Sciences), namely, AC9S9U03, AC9S9H03, AC9S9H04 (Year 9), AC9S10U04, AC9S10H02, AC9S10I08 (Year 10).

This webinar will take no more than 45-60 minutes of your time. Extra time for Q&A can follow as required.

All attendees will receive a certificate of attendance from the Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA).

All Events Australia-wide Webinars

Energy and the Energy Transition 6 T2 2024

June 19, 2024 @ 4:30 PM

Energy and the Energy Transition webinar series

6. Large integrated energy projects – vision of the future

Utilising existing infrastructure and / or maximising the utility of new build infrastructure is key to lowering energy costs and accelerating the transition to renewables. In particular, the location of large scale renewable powergen facilities adjacent to existing electricity transmission networks provides an opportunity for the early retirement of high carbon emitting coal fired power. For large remote standalone projects, the focus is on scale (bigger the better) and production of green hydrogen and / or ammonia for export. Many challenges lay ahead but the concept of large-scale hubs providing low-cost energy for manufacturing, industry and / or the production of green hydrogen is enticing.

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This webinar series covers the new Version 9.0 Australian Curriculum (Earth and Space Sciences), namely, AC9S9U03, AC9S9H03, AC9S9H04 (Year 9), AC9S10U04, AC9S10H02, AC9S10I08 (Year 10).

This webinar will take no more than 45-60 minutes of your time. Extra time for Q&A can follow as required.

All attendees will receive a certificate of attendance from the Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA).

All Events Australia-wide Webinars

RocksExpo 2-PD Introducing Our Dynamic Planet @ Macleod

July 24, 2024 @ 2:30 PM

PD workshop for Science/Geography secondary teachers/lab-technicians & upper primary teachers

[Vic curriculum VCSSU128, VSSU116 and VCSSU089]

Life, Fossils & the 5 Big Extinctions (Aust fossil changes through time, big extinctions, integrated plate tectonics, volcanic events/climate)

  • with classroom-ready Powerpoints, short videos, weblinks


Venue: Quantum Victoria (grounds of Charles Latrobe College), 235 Kingsbury Dr, Macleod Vic
Meeting Room: go to front office to sign in & be directed to meeting room
Date: Wednesday 24 July 2024, Facilitator: Sarah Gerardson

 

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All Events Victoria

RocksExpo 2-PD Introducing Our Dynamic Planet @ Port Pirie

July 25, 2024 @ 3:15 PM

Energy and the Energy Transition (all energy types compared, path to Net Zero), yr 9-12 focus (STEM/physics/chemistry crossover)
Critical Minerals & Renewable Energy (what is a critical mineral /supply-demand/exploring-mining-processing in Aust / batteries & recycling, electric car & renewable energy) (Year 6-12 STEM)

School: Mid North Christian College, 43 Port Davis Rd, Port Pirie SA
Meeting Room: attendees to go to the front desk to be directed to Meeting Room
Date: Thursday 25 July 2024, PDs 3:15pm-6:15pm
School Facilitator: Thomas Jaeschke (light supper will be provided)

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All Events South Australia

RocksExpo 5-PD Introducing Our Dynamic Planet @ Loxton

July 29, 2024 @ 8:30 AM

Mon 29 July 2024, 8:30am-9:40am: Short Local Fieldtrip, Loxton
10am-3pm: 5-primary-oriented PDs 4 X Casual Relief Funds on application
Rocks (Rock Kit Teaching Pack, Plate Tectonics poster exercise)
Water Cycle & Wet Rocks (artesian water, porous rock exercise)
Our Place in Space (incl. Mars-Earth landform & other exercises)
Critical Minerals & Renewable Energy – electric car/recycling
Local Fossils & Explorer Box Exercise for SA (local geology of the region, sponge cake exercise, explorer box, videos)

Host School: Loxton Lutheran School, 6 Luther Rd, Loxton SA   

Meeting Room: go to front desk to be directed to STEM meeting room    Facilitator: Karl Klose

 

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All Events South Australia

RocksExpo 4-PD Introducing Our Dynamic Planet @ Renmark

July 30, 2024 @ 1:00 PM

4-PD Rocks/Rock Kit, Plate Tectonics/integrated story, Riding the Climate Rollercoaster, Fossils & the 5 Big Extinctions (with Rock Kit Teaching Pack, Plate Tectonics poster, videos & hands-on exercises)

4 X Casual Relief Funds on application (apply p2)

  • Rocks (rock kit teaching pack) (TESEP Rock Kit 3D renders, virtuals, tour of the Plate Tectonics poster (new curriculum year 8 focus) & integrated story - Plate Tectonics 1pm-2pm, Tea Break
  • Riding the Climate Rollercoaster (climate drivers, ocean-atmosphere interactions, planetary influences, cycles through geologic time) 2:15pm-3:30pm – year 9-12 focus, Tea Break
  • Fossils & the 5 Big Extinctions (year 10-12 focus) (extinctions & fauna/flora changes related to plate tectonics/climate/volcanic events etc 3:40-5pm – year 9-12 focus

School: St Francis of Assisi College, 260 Twentyfirst St, Renmark SA
Meeting Room: sign in at front office, get directions to the meeting room
Date: Tues 30 July 2024, 1:00pm – 5:00pm Facilitator: Natalie Meuret

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All Events South Australia

RocksExpo 3-PD Introducing Our Dynamic Planet @ Hamilton

July 31, 2024 @ 1:00 PM

Rocks (the Rock Kit Teaching Pack & the Integrated Plate Tectonics story), yr 8-9
Energy and the Energy Transition (all energy types compared, path to Net Zero), yr 9-12 focus (STEM/physics/chemistry crossover)
Riding the Climate Rollercoaster (climate through geologic time, plate tectonics/climate events in Earth’s history/fossil extinctions) yr 9-12 biology/genetics/geography crossover

School: Monivae College, 133 Ballarat Rd, Hamilton Vic

Meeting Room: attendees to go to the front desk to be directed to Meeting Room

Date: Wednesday 31 July 2024, PDs 1:00pm-5:30pm                             Facilitator: Julie Dohle (a catered lunch will be provided

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All Events Victoria

RocksExpo 2-PD Introducing Our Dynamic Planet @ Clare

August 09, 2024 @ 2:30 PM

RocksExpo 2-PD Introducing Our Dynamic Planet

  • Rocks (and how to use the TESEP rock kit)
  • Plate Tectonics (the tectonic Earth history)
  • Critical Minerals (e-car, wind turbine magnets, solar panels, recycling)

School: Clare HS, Elliott St, Clare, SA
Meeting Room: sign in at front desk & get directed (STEM Meeting Room)
Date: Fri 09 August 2024; School Facilitator: Ryan O’Neill

  • 2:30pm – 3:20pm Rocks (Rock Kit Teaching Pack & integrated Plate Tectonics story, yr8),
  • 3:30-4:30pm Plate Tectonics (tectonic Earth history, mountain-building, volcanic events, extinctions), supper break,
  • 4:45pm – 6:30pm Critical Minerals (Renewables, electric car)

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All Events South Australia

RocksExpo 2-PD Introducing Our Dynamic Planet @ Macleod

December 10, 2024 @ 2:30 PM

PD workshop for Science/Geography secondary teachers/lab-technicians & upper primary teachers

[Vic curriculum VCSSU128, VSSU116 and VCSSU089]

Riding the Climate Rollercoaster (climate drivers, ocean-atmosphere interactions, planetary influences, cycles through geologic time, big extinction events)

  • with classroom-ready Powerpoints, short videos, weblinks


Venue: Quantum Victoria (grounds of Charles Latrobe College), 235 Kingsbury Dr, Macleod Vic
Meeting Room: go to front office to sign in & be directed to meeting room
Date: Tuesday 10 December 2024, Facilitator: Sarah Gerardson

 

Download the flyer and registration form here (PDF).

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All Events Victoria

RocksExpo 2-PD Introducing Our Dynamic Planet @ Macleod

December 11, 2024 @ 2:30 PM

PD workshop for Science/Geography secondary teachers/lab-technicians & upper primary teachers

[Vic curriculum VCSSU100 and VCSSU089]

Critical Minerals and Renewable Energy

  • electric car, space telescopes, medical imaging, touch screens
  • where & how mined, recycling, sustainability
  • with classroom-ready Powerpoints, short videos, weblinks


Venue: Quantum Victoria (grounds of Charles Latrobe College), 235 Kingsbury Dr, Macleod Vic
Meeting Room: go to front office to sign in & be directed to meeting room
Date: Wednesday 11 December 2024, Facilitator: Sarah Gerardson

 

Download the flyer and registration form here (PDF).

Download the flyer and registration form here (WORD).

All Events Victoria