Free student workshops will conclude 26 October, 2023: competition submissions are due 5 and 10 November.
Session – approximately 40 minutes: September/October
Please indicate session dates/times that may suit your school by ticking options in these polls (17-20 Oct, 23-26 Oct) and EMAIL US to advise of needed adjustments (we anticipate the listed times may need adjusting to suit your needs).
If none of the dates/times suits email info@ssss.org.au requesting specific days/times in September/October (excluding 22 Sept-8 Oct) – we will endeavour to accommodate 🙂
Content:
- Inciteful examples from practice to stimulate interest and understanding in Statistics, Sustainability, Systems thinking & STEM (SSSS)
- Activities to assist development of SSSS and Industry 5.0 skills & knowledge.
- Supports National Curriculum Key Learning Areas, General Capabilities and Cross-Curriculum Priorities.
We recommend showing students relevant videos from the set of video resources.
Multiple schools may attend any given session via zoom – to participate, students may remain in their respective classroom or any room that enables connection (there is no need to assemble all participants in a single room).
SSSS – Summary
This 2023 national initiative will involve these free online activities:
- Teacher/educator professional learning workshops
- Student workshops – practical implementation & career opportunities
- Two national student competitions:
which will develop SSSS skills core to the National Curriculum, Industry 5.0 and beyond and positively impact the attitudes, aspirations and abilities of educators and the future workforce.
The initiative addresses and supports:
- Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Standards 1-4, 6, 7)
- Key learning areas
- General capabilities
- Cross-curriculum priorities
