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Article
Celebrating (and supporting) Australian science teachers
National Science Week provides an opportunity to celebrate the invaluable contributions of science teachers across Australia. This article highlights AERO's commitment to supporting science education through evidence-based resources and initiatives. We'll explore the unique challenges faced by science teachers, highlight our existing science-focused materials and unveil our latest project aimed at enhancing science writing.
Practice guide
Writing in Science: Simple, compound and complex sentences in student writing
This practice guide was developed for secondary Science teachers, and is one in a series of 3 focusing on types of sentences in English, Science, and Health and Physical Education writing.
Year 8 Science: Example unit plan
This unit plan was developed by Ochre Education and science teacher Darcie Clarke. It outlines her approach to teaching a Year 8 unit of science on cells, organs and tissues.
Year 8 Science Unit 1, Lesson 15: Example lesson plan
This example lesson plan was developed by Ochre Education and science teacher Darcie Clarke. It outlines her approach to teaching a Year 8 science lesson on revising cells.
Year 8 Science Unit 1, Lesson 10: Example lesson plan
This example lesson plan was developed by Ochre Education and science teacher Darcie Clarke. It outlines her approach to teaching a Year 8 science lesson on conducting a diffusion experiment.
Year 8 Science Unit 1, Lesson 11: Example lesson plan
This example lesson plan was developed by Ochre Education and science teacher Darcie Clarke. It outlines her approach to teaching a Year 8 science lesson on describing the digestive system.
Year 8 Science Unit 1, Lesson 9: Example lesson plan
This example lesson plan was developed by Ochre Education and science teacher Darcie Clarke. It outlines her approach to teaching a Year 8 science lesson on reviewing how particles diffuse.
Video
Formative assessment in science
Formative assessment is a teaching practice that evidence says makes a difference. In this video, Darcie Clarke explains how she uses formative assessment in her science lessons.