2024 SACE Chemistry Design Investigations: Time to play
Presenter: Vera Dunaiski, Westminster School
A hands-on practical session trialling different ideas for investigations suitable for Stage 1 and 2 Chemistry. The workshop will involve guidelines on supporting students to deconstruct and design appropriate investigations.
Check out some comments from the 2023 workshop attendees:
- This workshop was excellent - it was well-organised and gave participants the opportunity to try out some new investigation/practical ideas.
- I had a great time and really enjoyed spending time learning and networking with experienced chemistry teachers.
- This was a great workshop - the most practical PD I've ever attended.
Details
Date: Friday 22 November 2024
Time: 9.00 am - 3.00 pm
Venue: Westminster School
Bookings close: 20/11/2024
Event Pricing
| Type |
Regular price |
|
Personal Member (1 day)
|
$160.00 |
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Joint Member (1 day)
|
$160.00 |
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Corporate Member - SA School (1 day)
|
$205.00 |
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Non-Member (1 day)
|
$250.00 |
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SASTA Student Member (1 day)
|
$55.00 |
|
1st Year of Teaching (1 day)
|
$160.00 |
|
2nd Year of Teaching (1 day)
|
$160.00 |
Description
Participants will have the opportunity to trial and adapt methods designed around investigations such as:
- Nitrogen fertiliser retention in soils
- Kc values and concentration of reactants
- Properties of biopolymers
- Use of natural resins as adhesives
- Water disinfection
- Acid effects on shark teeth or marine shells
- Effectiveness of soaps and detergents
- Making and testing biodiesel
Time will be set aside for collaborative sharing and brainstorming of ideas. Please bring a notebook, pen, and laptop. Guest Wi-Fi will be available, and resources will be published on padlet.
If you prefer to wear your own lab coat and glasses, please bring your own. Otherwise, we can supply student lab coats.
