Your chance to change the shape of science education!

The ATSE STELR STAGE ONE PROJECT 2010

• STELR is an exciting new curriculum program that aims to address the problem of low participation rates in Australia in science and mathematics subjects at the upper secondary school level by relating these subjects to highly relevant issues affecting all students.

• The main theme of the STELR program is renewable energy. This taps into the high level of concern the majority of students have about global warming and climate change and their understanding that renewable energy technologies can play a key role in reducing global warming.

•  STELR is a 6-to-10 week package involving inquiry-based activities. It engages students through investigations into global warming, climate change and renewable energy resources, with a special focus on solar cells and wind turbines.

• STELR operates within the curriculum. It is designed for Years 9 or 10 students and intended for delivery to all students in the year level.

• STELR has been provided free of charge to 185 secondary schools from across Australia in 2010.

SCHOOLS PARTICIPATING IN 2010 RECEIVED, AT NO COST:

• Comprehensive curriculum materials for each teacher involved in the project, including a printed copy of the ATSE STELR Student Resource and the ATSE STELR Teacher Resource

•  Two ATSE STELR USB memory sticks, containing an electronic copy of student and teacher resources and a PowerPoint presentation on Energy and other useful resources.

• An ATSE STELR Equipment Kit containing the equipment needed to run the STELR program, including the STELR Global Warming DVD, STELR solar panels and STELR model wind turbines.

• Teacher professional development for two teachers at the school who will be involved in the program in 2010, including teacher release funds and airfares and accommodation, where appropriate.

•  Ongoing teacher support services

Applications are now closed for the 2010 STELR Stage One Project. 

Schools may enquire about participation in 2011.

STELR is a key initiative of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) www.atse.org.au

The STELR Stage One Project 2009-2010 is supported by the Australian Government.

STELR Project Manager Peter Pentland (03) 9864 0906