2025 MEMBERS FREE Webinar Series: Creating Curiosity Collections
Presenter: Alexandra Fowler, Woomera Area School
Intended audience: primary (R-6) teachers, junior secondary (7-10) teachers
This webinar explores the value of diverse collections in enriching science education. Participants will learn about building various collection types, including specimens, books, bones, and more, and their role in sparking curiosity and inquiry. Strategies for acquiring items on a budget will be shared, such as self-collecting, student contributions, DIY methods, and cost-effective purchasing.
Details
Date: Wednesday 20 August 2025
Time: 4.00pm - 5.00pm
Venue: Online
Bookings close: 20/08/2025
Event Pricing
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Regular price |
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Personal Member (1 day)
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$0.00 |
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Corporate Member - SA School (1 day)
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$0.00 |
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Corporate Membership - Business or Interstate School (1 day)
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$0.00 |
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1st Year of Teaching Member (1 day)
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$0.00 |
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2nd Year of Teaching Member (1 day)
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$0.00 |
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Student Member (1 day)
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$0.00 |
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Joint Member (1 day)
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$0.00 |
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Life Member (1 day)
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$0.00 |
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Retired Member (1 day)
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$0.00 |
Description
The session will also discuss approaches to student access, balancing free exploration with structured lesson integration to maximise learning opportunities. Practical tips for maintaining collections, ensuring longevity, and displaying items effectively will be covered, with an emphasis on provoking discussion and engagement. Educators will leave equipped with actionable ideas to build, manage, and utilise classroom collections, fostering hands-on, experiential learning that supports the science curriculum while provoking engagement in the wider aspects of science.
