NZASE Conferences

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Scicon 2008

Theme: Science to change our World. A conference for science educators, which will explore the nature of science education in the 21st century. SciCon 2008 will be held in Te Papa, Wellington from 6–9 July 2008. Science educators have long been aware that science offers ways to make sense of our world and, ever more importantly, mechanisms for making decisions. In the face of information overload, the world’s citizens are challenged with making informed choices about a wide range of personal and global issues. As science educators we must determine how we can best support our students to engage with science and wisely use the information available to them, while continuing to inspire the next generations of scientists. During SciCon 2008 you will have the opportunity to meet scientists, both international and local; who will share their passions, their insight and their early inspirations. The conference will explore some of the cross discipline sciences like molecular biology and nanotechnology and topical issues that affect our future on planet earth such as sustainability and climate change. SciCon 2008 will also be an opportunity to network with and learn from fellow science educators. Find out more about the conference at www.confer.co.nz/scicon08

CONASTA

CONASTA is the annual Conference of the Australian Science Teachers Association. In 2008, CONASTA 57 will be held on the Gold Coast in Queensland from Sunday 6 July to Wednesday 9 July. Enjoy the wonderful Queensland winter weather and Surf the wave of change as we explore the conference themes of: . Inquiry-based learning . Developing scientific literacy . Effective use of ICTLs in the science classroom . Sustainability The venue for the conference is Griffith University at Southport and keynote speakers include Professor Robin Millar (UK), Dr Margaret Ebbers (Canada) and Sally Shuler (US). It will be a great opportunity to explore the latest science teaching innovations and trends with leading educators from Australia and the World. For more information go to the web site at http://www.astmanagement.com.au/conasta57/

SCICON 2008

SCIENCE TO CHANGE OUR WORLD TE PAPA WELLINGTON The biennial conference for NZ science educators. Keynote speakers include 1. Jim Heath- Principal student involved in the discovery of C60 Carbon Buckminster fullerene. 2. Amanda Berry Monash University- expertise in Pedagogical content knowledge, investigations. 3. Russell Tytler Deakin University- Making science relevant and exciting to students 4. Bernard Beckett NZ Author Falling for science - asking the big questions Website: www.confer.co.nz

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