2009 Professional Learning Days
- FRIDAY 15 MAY 2009 -
Sustainable Living -
A P-10 workshop
covering a range of sustainability
issues, techniques and teaching ideas
highlighting energy and water
conservation. View details here (60kb)
- FRIDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 2009 -
Wetland Wonders -
A P-10 workshop
exploring the wonders of a wetland
including microscopy, plants, macro
invertebrates and water chemistry. View details here + Registration Form (60kb)
- MONDAY 7 DECEMBER 2009 -
VCE Physics and Environmental Science
A workshop designed for VCE Physics
and Environmental Science teachers
updating aspects of the current study
designs. View details here + Registration Form (50kb)
- WEDNESDAY 9 DECEMBER 2009 -
VCE Chemistry -
A workshop designed
for VCE Chemistry teachers updating
aspects of the new study design
focussing on instrumental analysis. View details here + Registration Form (50kb)
- FRIDAY 11 DECEMBER 2009 -
VCE Biology -
A
workshop designed
for VCE Biology teachers updating
aspects of the current study design. View details here + Registration Form (50kb)
The cost for each program is $80
including morning tea, lunch, all
refreshments and a full curriculum
package. All participants will receive
a VIT approved certificate of course
completion.
Ecolinc Professional Learning Day, ‘INVESTIGATING FROGS AT ECOLINC’,
Friday 5 September 2008 - Cost $55.
Ecolinc’s storm water wetland provides habitat for at least four species of frog including the endangered Growling Grass Frog. This P-12 workshop will enable participants to explore the following activities; Frogs – Anatomy and Physiology, Identification, Conservation, Habitat Surveys, Constructing Frog Bogs and 'Something to Croak About' – assessment via board games and creative writing. view filer
Download the Brochure 52kb
Ecolinc celebrates Education Week in 2008 18 - 24th May 2008
Ecolinc celebrates Education Week this year with a FREE Sustainability
program suitable for kindergarten - Year 10 students. Students will tour
the Ecolinc Sustainability Trail, participate in a series of hands-on
energy and water saving stations, and assess their individual energy
and water use using Greenhouse Calculator and Water Calculator computer programs.
FREE Sustainability programs will operate on Tuesday 20 May, Wednesday 21 May and Thursday
22 May. Half day or full day programs can be arranged. To book, please contact Ecolinc asap.
Ecolinc Junior Science Professional Development Day
Tuesday 4 December 2007
9.00am registration, tea & coffee, 9.30am start – 3.30pm
A workshop for all new and experienced Primary and Junior Secondary Science teachers, conducted at the new DoE award winning
Ecolinc
Science and Technology Innovations Centre. Download Flyer for more details (50kb)
Ecolinc Vce Science Professional Development Day
Thursday 6 Or Friday 7 December 2007
9.00am registration, tea & coffee, 9.30am start – 3.30pm
A workshop for all new and experienced VCE Biology, Chemistry, Environmental
Science and Physics teachers, conducted at the new DoE award winning
Ecolinc Science and Technology Innovations Centre
Download Flyer for more details (55kb)
World Environment Day on Sunday 3 June 2007
colinc’s award winning energy and water saving facilities, indigenous wet land and environmental programs will be on display to the public as part of World Environment Day on Sunday 3 June 2007 between 10.00am and 4.30pm. A range of environ mental presentations are planned.
Ecolinc VCE Science Professional Development Day - Friday 8th December 2006
A workshop for all new and experienced VCE Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science and Physics teachers, conducted at the new DE&T award winning Ecolinc Science and Technology Innovation Centre, 17 - 21 Labilliere Street, Bacchus Marsh.
9.00am registration, tea & coffee, 9.30am start - 3.30pm.
Download brochure for more details (61kb PDF)
Open Garden Scheme
Ecolinc will be open as part of the Open Garden Scheme in 2006/2007. Dates for 2006 are Sunday 10th September and Monday 11th September 2006. All community members, teachers and Ecolinc supporters are welcome to explore
Ecolinc's extensive wetland and terrestrial indigenous plantings.
World Environment Day - Sunday 4th June 2006
Ecolinc
will be open to the community on Sunday 4th June to celebrate World Environment Day in conjunction with the Moorabool Shire Council. Tours of the Centre and wetland will operate at 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm and 2.30pm.
Open Afternoon - Monday 5th June 2006
Ecolinc is holding an open afternoon between 4.30 and 5.30pm
on Monday 5th June to overview Ecolinc programs, meet Ecolinc staff and tour the Centre. Afternoon tea will be provided. RSVP for catering purposes.
Education Week 8th - 14th May 2006
Ecolinc is celebrating Education Week
in May 2006 with valued support from the Department of Education. All Ecolinc programs operating in Education Week are available free of charge to Schools. Schools should book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Ecolinc Open Day was on 4 December 11am - 4pm. View the brochure (550kb)
A host of free activities ran throughout the day.
Highlights included:
• special talks by some of Victoria’s leading scientists (11am, noon & 1pm)
• official launch (noon)
• children’s activities
• Harvey the Harvester
• mask colouring
• sausage sizzle
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