Space to Grow
Space to Grow: The Faulkes Telescopes and improving science engagement in schools
Launched in 2009 (International Year of Astronomy) this exciting, major $2.4M science education project follows the DEST ASISTM pilot's success to help address the serious problem of poor student engagement and retention in science. The ARC Linkage project innovatively combines rural and city schools, astronomers and technology-focused educational researchers in developing a novel learning and teaching program. The project offers Year 9/10-12 students the opportunity to control powerful $30M, robotically operated research-grade telescopes via the internet while directing educational research to an area of natural interest that can engage students, namely astronomy.
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News
Training/Professional Learning 2012
Space to Grow CEOP training 2 Mar, 30 Mar, 11 May (LEX Mt Druitt) - please contact Paul Stenning or Carolyn Dow. Planning is underway for CEOB and DETW jurisdictions - details will follow.
STANSW Professional Learning Day for Physics teachers, Powerhouse Museum 12 March
Astrophysics for Physics teachers workshop with Rob Hollow, Marsfield 30 March
Astronomy from the Gound Up! with Rob Hollow for science and physics teachers, Parkes Radio Telescope 18-20 May
Space News
Space exhibition at the Powerhouse Museum includes a zero gravity lab to experience the illusion of weightlessness
Discovery of Youngest planet by Macquarie University/AAO staff member - one of several story links
Colour mosaic and imaging of the Veil Nebula in Orion by UK students
Total solar eclipse, Cairns 13 November
Project Newsletter
Success in Science No. 10 Science Education
Vimeo training support
Prof. Fred Watson introduces Star Clusters
MQ Research Centre
The MQ Research Centre for Astronomy, Astrophysics and Astrophotonics aims to increase links and opportunities for engagement in Astronomy. Article Issue 2 2011, page 8 using lnks
