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2019 STAV/Vicphysics Physics Teachers’ Conference

2019 STAV/Vicphysics Physics Teachers’ Conference. When you want to do something new, you have to apply the physics approach. Physics is really figuring out how to discover new things that are counterintuitive, like quantum mechanics. Elon Musk. Program Update. Wireless Update.

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2019 STAV/Vicphysics Physics Teachers’ Conference

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  1. 2019 STAV/Vicphysics Physics Teachers’ Conference When you want to do something new, you have to apply the physics approach. Physics is really figuring out how to discover new things that are counterintuitive, like quantum mechanics. Elon Musk

  2. Program Update

  3. Wireless Update

  4. VicPhysics Support for Beginning Teachers Support for: • First Year Outs • Those returning to Physics teaching • Those asked to take on a Physics class Two Programs: • In-Service Program • Mentor Scheme

  5. VicPhysics Support for Beginning Teachers

  6. VicPhysics Support for Beginning Teachers • 1. In-Service Program • Day in-service: Monday, 8th April • Venue: Kew High School. • Cost: None. Travel support for country participants. (a payment for lunch would be greatly appreciated) • For details and to apply go to: www.vicphysics.org/support.html One does not, by knowing all the physical laws as we know them today, …

  7. VicPhysics Support for Beginning teachers • Mentor Scheme • Vicphysics will fund several retired teachers to work with ‘beginning physics teachers’. • They will be available for one meeting during each of Terms 1, 2, 3 and 4 and be available for regular phone and email contact. • To apply www.vicphysics.org/support.html … immediately obtain an understanding of anything much.- Richard Feynman

  8. VicPhysics Photo Contest • Students may enter more than one photo, • Prize pool: up to $1000, • Closing date: End of first week, Term 4, • Judging by panel. • For details go to: www.vicphysics.org/photocontest.html There is an art to science, and a science in art – Isaac Asimov

  9. VicPhysics Video Contest • Open to students in Victorian schools. • Topic: The video should relate to some aspect of the VCE Physics Curriculum. • Max: Three minutes of video • Prize pool: up to $1000 per category • Closing date: End of first week, Term 4 • For details go to: www.vicphysics.org/Videocontest.html There is an art to science, and a science in art – Isaac Asimov

  10. VicPhysics Unit 2 Practical Investigation Poster competition • Prizes: Each prize will be a book voucher for $100 (There will be a maximum of 10 prizes). • Closing date: Second Friday of Term 4. • Judging by panel. • For details go to: www.vicphysics.org/poster.html

  11. Physics Days at Luna Park • The dates for 2019 are: • Tues 5th March Weds 6th March • Thurs 7th March Fri 8th March • Cost $26.50 per student. Open from 10:00am until 2:00pm. More rides this year, but no aerobatic display. • Worksheets / videos are available. • www.vicphysics.org/lunapark/ • Synchrotron Tours available each day. Limited spaces. The physics is theoretical but the fun is real!

  12. Physics Days at LunaPark

  13. VicPhysics Girls in Physics Breakfasts Dates, Venues and Speakers 22nd March, Ballarat Speaker: Dr Dianne Ruka, Monash University, Topic: Future Computing and Low Energy Electronics. 3rd May, Geelong Speaker: Dr Ellen Moon, Deakin University, Topic: Science in the Antarctic: Where can STEM take you? 10th May, Warrnambool Speaker: Dr Gail Iles, RMIT, Topic: Human spaceflight and science in space 17th May, Bendigo Speaker: Dr Judy Hart, University of New South Wales, Topic: Developing new materials for renewable energy 24th May, Wodonga Speaker Dr Adelle Wright, ANU, Topic: Nuclear Fusion: An Australian Perspective 30th May, Melbourne Speaker: Dr Susie Sheehy, University of Melbourne and Oxford University, Topic: Colliding worlds: Using particle physics to cure cancer. Check www.vicphysics.or/girls.html for abstracts, bios, etc Check flyer for details of costs, extras, etc

  14. Girls in Physics breakfasts Photo from 2016

  15. VicPhysics Chief Assessor’s Full Report • Chief Assessor Andrew Hansen will present a full report of the 2018 Physics exam paper, taking questions as he goes through the paper. • Tuesday, 12th March • 5:00pm – 6:30pm and 7:15pm to 8:30pm ++ • University High School • Cost: $60 including meal, $30 for Live stream • www.vicphysics.org/exam.html Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood – Marie Curie

  16. VicPhysics Teachers Network Who are they? A committee of physics teachers, teacher educators and academics. When & where do they meet? At Melbourne Girls' College.Time: 5pm–7pm. Teachers are encouraged to attend meetings, please contact Vicphysics at vicphys@vicphysics.org

  17. VicPhysics Teachers Network What do they do? • Liaise with VCAA on curriculum matters, • Distribute an email newsletter to physics teachers several times each term, • Administer a website of resources for teachers: www.vicphysics.org , • Prepare a detailed review of the VCE Physics Exam, • Plan this STAV/Vicphys Physics Teachers Conference, and other PD activities, • Organise physics activities for students, such as the Competitions and Physics Days at Luna Park.

  18. VicPhysics Teachers Network Who comes to meetings?

  19. VicPhysics Teachers Network Physics News by Email An electronic newsletter is sent to over 1000 physics teachers about once a fortnight. To be a recipient, email Vicphysics at vicphys@vicphysics.org Useful resources from previous emails are at www.vicphysics.org/news.html Heavier-than-air flying machines are impossible. Lord Kelvin

  20. VicPhysics Teachers Network On social media Like our page on Facebook Follow us on twitter: @VicPhysics

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