5 June – RIVERSTONE, NSW: STELR Renewable Energy Teacher Professional Learning Session

5 June – RIVERSTONE, NSW: STELR Renewable Energy Teacher Professional Learning Session

You are invited to attend this hands-on workshop for teachers implementing the STELR Renewable Energy program in their schools and those wanting to try out the equipment and activities.

Date:  Tuesday, 5 June, 2018

Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm

Venue:  Riverstone High School,  71 McCulloch St, Riverstone, NSW, 2765.  Map

Bookings: Please email STELR.admin@atse.org.au before 28 May 2018.

Inquiries: Peter Pentland – phone: 03 9864 0906, email: peter.pentland@atse.org.au

Program includes the following topics:

  • Introduction to the STELR Renewable Energy program
  • Contents of the STELR Renewable Energy equipment pack
  • Implementation of the STELR program using the teacher and student books
  • Overview of the STELR curriculum materials
  • Teaching energy concepts
  • Energy transformation activities
  • Introduction to the STELR Sustainable Housing Program.
  • The principles of inquiry-based science education
  • Hands-on workshops – solar, wind and hydroelectricity activities – using the STELR equipment
  • Assessment in the STELR project