Successful Projects in Round 2
To view successful school clusters and their projects, selected for Round 2 of ASISTM funding, choose a State/Territory from the list below. Click on the Project Title to find out more about each project, and its Partner Organisations. To help you find a project relevant to your teaching subject or learning area, the project focus (Science, Technology or Mathematics), is also displayed.
Science
Mathematics
TechnologyProjects with schools in QLD
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| 2001 | AADES Modelling Environmental Data Project AADES Modelling Environmental Data Project aims to provide an opportunity for geographically and socially isolated students to work with students from other locations and grade levels. Students will collect scientific data and mathematically model it using technology. The data and models developed will be available for schools in the cluster and other interested schools. Students will gain insight into their own environment and the diversity of environments across Australia. They will develop an appreciation for the integration of knowledge and techniques across disciplines and their interest and motivation for further studies will be enhanced. This will lead to the increased prospect of these students pursuing careers in science, mathematics and technology. Coordinator: Brisbane School of Distance Education (Brisbane)
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| 2002 | Aerospace in Cyberspace: Linking Students, Teachers and Industry Aerospace in Cyberspace: Linking Students, Teachers and Industry aims to maximise engagement of students and utilise resources developed by Education Queensland, Boeing Australia Limited and Aviation Australia. A virtual learning environment will operate across centres in Queensland via the Learning Place and Curriculum Exchange. The culminating event will be broadcast on the Learning Place and students will be linked to live discussion forums with engineers. Outcomes include the creation of a learning environment that extends beyond the classroom and is connected to a real world context. The project will lead to improved pathways for students to the aviation industry and the promotion of mathematics, science and innovative teaching. Coordinator: Caloundra State High School (Caloundra)
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| 2005 | Australian Regional International Space Station Design Competition Australian Regional International Space Station Design Competition aims to provide an exciting industry simulation experience for students in Years 10-12. The competition will involve designing a significant infrastructure development in space. It will require students to consider a range of issues including structural engineering, human factors, communications, food production, energy requirements and transportation. The requirements for the infrastructure development will be complex, challenging and exciting, and will require imaginative and innovative approaches and solutions to emulate real life experience for students. Coordinator: St Laurence's College (South Brisbane)
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| 2006 | BirdNet: Creating an Online Science Community for Far North Queensland Students BirdNet: Creating an Online Science Community for Far North Queensland Students aims to develop primary school students’ skilled use of information and communication technology to create an activity based website about birds in savannah, wetland and shoreline habitats. Preservice teachers and environmental education professionals will work with students in small regional schools to enrich their ability to access high quality online information. Locally relevant websites will be developed that appeal to students’ science interests and create an effective online community that will position students as knowledgeable users of global information networks. The project brings professional development into regional classrooms and will provide teachers with the encouragement and technical support they need for innovative teaching practices. Coordinator: James Cook University, School of Education
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| 2007 | Brewing a Culture of Numeracy Innovation - A Community Intoxicated with Mathematical Thinking Brewing a Culture of Numeracy Innovation - A Community Intoxicated with Mathematical Thinking aims to create a cultural shift by developing a professional learning community across a cluster of schools. The project will support participants to implement the mathematics syllabus in innovative and sustainable ways using an action learning process. All stakeholders will be involved in the development of a whole school numeracy plan. This will be driven by data collected from stakeholders; underpinned by the use of various computer technologies; supported by a consultant-in-residence program; and culminate in a conference in National Literacy and Numeracy Week 2007. Coordinator: St John Vianney's Primary School (Manly)
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| 2012 | Collaborative Interaction Design - 3D Prototyping, Remote Realisation and Manufacture Collaborative Interaction Design - 3D Prototyping, Remote Realisation and Manufacture aims to provide students with a real world experience of collaborative online design, 24-hour rapid prototyping, remote realisation and manufacture. Students in rural and remote locations will collaborate with partner schools in city locations on design projects. Teachers and students will work with design partners to develop skills in design and technology practices and create innovative design, scientific and mathematical solutions. Coordinator: Institute of Industrial Arts Technology Education
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| 2020 | Developing Technology Projects with Lego Developing Technology Projects with Lego aims to challenge, engage and excite teachers and students in science, technology and mathematics through the development of an integrated curriculum in the middle phase of learning. The project will involve using computers, software, Lego kits and sensors within the cluster schools. Teachers in the cluster will plan a developmental program for Years 5-9 that involves students working collaboratively on investigations and presenting findings. Teachers will receive professional development on using and implementing the Lego kits and the classroom resources within curriculum programs. Coordinator: Cooroora Secondary College (Pomona)
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| 2026 | Enhancing Scientific Literacy through Inquiry Learning Enhancing Scientific Literacy through Inquiry Learning aims to assist middle school teachers, particularly those with little formal science training, with the implementation of the teaching strategy Working Scientifically through Inquiry Learning. This teaching strategy will help students to learn to think independently and acquire problem solving skills which are essential to enhance scientific literacy. The project will equip teachers with skills and competencies of inquiry learning by providing professional development and a mentoring scheme. This will result in sustainable improvement in science outcomes as well as a common approach to science for students in transition from primary to secondary school. Coordinator: Cavendish Road State High School (Holland Park)
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| 2032 | Gateway Partners in Science Gateway Partners in Science aims to heighten student awareness of the role of science in society by fostering innovative and stimulating programs. The project will involve small primary schools in low socio-economic areas in collaboration with community partners. Students and teachers in Years 3-5 will have the opportunity to explore, interact and collaborate with partner organisations. Enriched Science Investigation Toolkits will be developed for each strand and shared among the schools to enhance learning and teaching. Teacher Associates and consultants will be engaged to compile resources, and provide hands-on demonstrations for teachers and students. This will equip students with an ongoing interest in science, and enhance teachers’ abilities to foster this interest. Coordinator: Hamilton State School (Hamilton)
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| 2035 | Healthy Sustainable Living Healthy Sustainable Living aims to improve students’ and school communities’ understanding and application of a healthy lifestyle. It will build scientific literacy and empower students to make informed decisions about their own healthy lifestyle choices. Students will be engaged in the study of food, fitness, personal growth and mental health within the key learning areas of science, mathematics and technology. Teachers will be involved in mentoring within and between schools, building networks and sharing resources and skills to promote a culture of best practice. Coordinator: Marshall Road State School (Holland Park West)
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| 2037 | Implementing Powerful Performance Pedagogies within the Mid-Coast Community of Schools Implementing Powerful Performance Pedagogies within the Mid-Coast Community of Schools aims to produce genuine and enduring improvement in teaching practice and enhance students’ learning in science. Early childhood teachers will foster curiosity in the wonders of science. Middle school teachers will create interest in scientific achievements and develop scientific knowledge through a constructivist approach. Senior school teachers will progress theoretical knowledge, advance scientific method and inspire scientific wisdom. High performing students will be allied with local tertiary institutions and local food, environment, marine, health, medical and technological industries to provide a variety of pathways to exciting scientific careers. Coordinator: Miami State School (Mermaid Waters)
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| 2038 | Improving Mathematics Pedagogy (IMP) Improving Mathematics Pedagogy aims to make sustainable improvements to mathematics teaching practice through a four-phase program. Phase 1 will build teachers’ understanding of constructivist mathematics instruction. Phase 2 allows teachers to utilise expertise to develop innovative learning experiences within classrooms based around mathematics investigations. Student engagement in mathematics will be focussed on real life, hands on tasks and constructivist learning. Phase 3 will build capacity through mentoring and learning circles to implement good practice within schools. Phase 4 will involve collating the data collected in Phases 1 and 2 to align university programs with school experiences and sharing best practice for the improvement of student outcomes across schools Australia-wide. A written report will be published on successful teaching strategies in mathematics in collaboration with Teacher Associates. Coordinator: Ipswich North State School (North Ipswich)
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| 2046 | Learning About Teaching and Teaching About Learning of Mathematics and Science Learning About Teaching and Teaching about Learning of Mathematics and Science aims to create learning opportunities for teachers in mathematics and science. Teachers will be engaged in classroom video data analysis as a tool to improve teaching and learning. The project will be delivered in three phases. Phase 1 will focus on processes around video data analysis. In Phase 2 teams of consultants will assist teachers to enhance their knowledge base in mathematics and science and develop a teaching framework for effective teaching practice in these fields. Phase 3 will involve sharing findings and processes with other schools. The focus on coordinated approaches, sharing knowledge and expertise all contribute to building teachers’ confidence and lead to improved outcomes for students. Coordinator: Chancellor State School (Sippy Downs)
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| 2054 | Middle School Investigations Middle School Investigations aims to re-engage students in the learning process through involvement in investigations that are meaningful to them through a Scientist in Residence Program. Students at each of the cluster schools will develop strategies and skills to conduct investigations, using scientific methods, into issues of importance to them (e.g. environmental monitoring, traffic speed around schools). They will be supported by scientists, environmental teachers and consultants. Students will analyse the results of their investigations and prepare and present reports to interested community groups. Coordinator: Bundamba State Secondary College (Booval)
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| 2055 | MOON Project Australia MOON Project Australia aims to enhance students’ science literacy by encouraging them to be involved in the direct observation of nature. The project is based on the School MOON Project that electronically links groups of children in Years 4-8 worldwide as research friends using online discussion to make observations and exchange cultural information about the moon. The project will facilitate writing of teacher and student support materials aligned with Australian syllabus documents; conduct initial teacher in-service; use teacher peer mentoring and online discussion to support new teachers joining the project; and have preservice teachers leading students’ online concept development. Coordinator: Australian Catholic University, Brisbane Campus, Faculty of Education
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| 2057 | Out of the Square into Reality Out of the Square into Reality aims to bring about real and permanent change and improvements to the way in which mathematics and science are taught within the school cluster. The project will be facilitated by the creation of a dynamic partnership between schools, universities, private industry and government agencies to explore ways to broaden students’ future pathways. It will increase the real world practicality of mathematics and science within the primary and secondary schools, improve higher-order thinking, provide positive role models, attract high quality students to tertiary study in mathematics and science and prepare them for their future careers within industry. Coordinator: West Moreton Anglican College (Karrabin)
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| 2062 | Raising Numeracy Standards in Isolated P-10 Schools Raising Numeracy Standards in Isolated P-10 Schools aims to develop a coordinated and strategic plan to increase numeracy outcomes for students in isolated communities. The project will involve action research to investigate and implement strategies and practices that are relevant to teachers and students from these communities. Whole-school structures and effective teaching practices that support improved numeracy outcomes will be identified. The project will empower students to be more confident with learning mathematics that relates to the social context of their own lives. Coordinator: Taroom State School (Taroom)
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| 2063 | Re-engage In Schooling Program Re-engage in Schooling Program aims to improve the higher order thinking skills of students in Years 4-9 and enhance the teaching of science and technology. Students will be engaged in the creation, development and construction of science and technology projects. An online professional development course (Middle Phase of Learning, facilitated by the Learning Place) will support web-based discussions for teachers and students completing the projects with assistance from mentors from the community and local mining industry. The project will culminate with a community technology expo showcasing the achievements of the students’ projects and the contribution of students, teachers, mentors, aides and community members. Coordinator: Moranbah East State School (Moranbah)
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| 2064 | REACH (Responsible Environmental and Active Citizenship = Healthy Lifestyles Project ) REACH (Responsible Environmental and Active Citizenship = Healthy Lifestyles Project )aims to establish a permaculture garden and engage students in practical activities to enhance learning of science, technology and mathematics. Students will analyse ecosystems, water conservation and small farm produce and teachers will have the opportunity to investigate innovative ways of teaching science, technology and mathematics. Teaching and learning modules will be produced and shared with other Townsville District schools through local science and mathematics networks. Coordinator: Aitkenvale State School (Aitkenvale)
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| 2068 | School DustWatch: Remote School Students Participating in Real Life Environmental Science School DustWatch: Remote School Students Participating in Real Life Environmental Science aims to involve primary students in schools with high numbers of Indigenous students in a real-life scientific research project studying dust storms. Students will be involved in measuring and recording observations of dust storms, entering data and communicating between schools via an interactive School DustWatch website. The project will provide a stimulating learning environment in which primary students will work with Griffith University scientists who are mapping wind erosion in desert Australia. The project will develop a comprehensive teaching package for teachers in remote schools which will enable them to provide students with locally relevant scientific experiences to produce a new generation of Indigenous environmental scientists. Coordinator: Griffith University, Faculty of Environmental Sciences
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| 2071 | Science and Technology, Our Future Science and Technology, Our Future aims to develop student interest in science and technology by focussing on the important local environmental issues of deteriorating water quality, soil degradation and the impacts of these on local agriculture. The project will enable students to see their studies as intimately connected to real life and help meet areas of need in the local community. This will equip teachers with knowledge and resources to apply the innovative teaching necessary to motivate both teacher and student interest. The practical, hands-on nature of the learning will lead to increased student motivation and enthusiasm in science and technology. Coordinator: Darling Downs Christian School (Toowoomba)
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| 2074 | Scientist-in-Residence for Primary Schools Scientist-in-Residence for Primary Schools aims to support and encourage primary teachers in the teaching of science. Primary school teachers will be paired with an undergraduate or postgraduate science student with support from the Bright Minds™ Group at the University of Queensland. Teachers will have access to the Bright Minds™ Group resources, innovative ideas and activities and will be assisted in the delivery of science lessons by the scientist-in-residence. The project will lead to increased confidence and capacity of generalist teachers who may have little science background, to prepare and deliver a science class. Primary school students will be exposed to scientists as positive role models and enhance their science learning experience in an accessible and enjoyable way. The project will develop educational networks between schools and higher education partners and implement structures that will allow the project to be self-sustaining in the long term. Coordinator: University of Queensland
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| 2075 | Sharing the Diverse Environments of Young Children's Lives Using Digital Technologies Sharing the Diverse Environments of Young Children’s Lives Using Digital Technologies aims to engage primary students from urban, outback and tropical coastal communities in the use of digital media and communication technologies to enhance science learning. A website will be developed to share scientific tasks and challenges and encourage similar learning experiences. This will include filmed segments that will be video-streamed and the student film-makers will share their scientific understandings via a chat room and interactive gallery. Students and teachers will also generate science-based responses to film topics which will be loaded onto the website. Teacher Associates will support teachers and students with their application of the digital technologies and a research project will be conducted to evaluate the learning outcomes achieved. Coordinator: Griffith University, Mt Gravatt Campus
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| 2077 | Spaced Out on Measurement Spaced Out on Measurement aims to involve Years 6-8 students from Far North Queensland in a mathematics project to enhance their learning in the area of Space and Measurement. The project will bring the real world to the schools with interesting speakers and subject specialists from non-school organisations and the wider community. The project will provide professional support and resources for teachers and focused, interesting and enjoyable activities for students. The project will explore the continuity of learning between upper primary and lower secondary year levels and will strengthen relationships within and beyond the school communities. Coordinator: Our Lady Help of Christians School (Earlville)
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| 2085 | The Biotechnology Classroom The Biotechnology Classroom aims to develop an advanced, low cost, and hands-on course in biotechnology that schools in the cluster can implement directly into their existing laboratories. The project will enhance existing teaching methodology and expertise within senior science and put more relevance and practical science into senior biology. Students will study up-to-date topics such as bioinformatics, engage in real-life applications of biotechnology such as plant tissue culturing, be exposed to cutting edge theory of gene mapping, and engage in advanced biotechnology practice such as genetic cloning. A DVD and booklet will be developed to enable the biotechnology course to be implemented in other schools outside the cluster. Coordinator: Maroochydore State High School (Maroochydore)
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