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Let’s Find Out

  • November 19, 2024

This issue celebrates CONASTA71, National Science Week and Science Talent Search – all amazing events showcasing and advancing science education. We unpack the new F-6 Science Victorian Curriculum Version 2.0, which continues to offer a range of contemporary, evidence based and real-world approaches to teaching and learning science. Ange Fitzgerald provides recent science education research where students from as early as Year 2 are investigating age-appropriate understanding of DNA and genetics. Lawson Power discusses the benefits and challenges of GenAI for primary science education and draws on his experiences of using GenAI in science education. Bronwen Lasky discusses trialling retrieval grids with Years 5 and 6 students in her school and presents her experience and findings, providing examples of retrieval grids and how she has used them. Read the full issue: Let’s Find Out (members must be logged in)

Professional Journals: Let’s Find Out

Welcome to “Let’s Find Out” – Your Ultimate Professional Journal for Primary Science Teachers!

Dive into the world of science education with the Science Teachers Association of Victoria Inc.’s quarterly masterpiece – Let’s Find Out. This professional journal is meticulously crafted for our esteemed members and dedicated subscribers who share a passion for advancing science education in Victorian schools.

 

Why Let’s Find Out?

Let’s Find Out is not just a journal; it’s a gateway to a wealth of knowledge, experiences, and innovative teaching methodologies tailored specifically for primary teachers. Our mission is clear – to promote and elevate science teaching in every Victorian school and contribute significantly to the professional growth of educators.

 

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Refer to our guidelines and submission form for specific information about how to present and submit your article. Check the publication dates for submission deadlines for each edition.

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Publications Timeline 2024

Any person with an interest in science education – primary, secondary, tertiary and pre-service – can contribute. You don’t need to be a member of STAV, although you are most welcome to become one.

Contributors share classroom ideas and experiences, research outcomes, stories about their involvement in science and science education, career information and any other issues that contribute to improving the quality of science teaching and learning and to teacher and student interest in science-related issues.

Edition Deadline Release Date
Let’s Find Out Vol 41 No 1
16 Feb
15 March
Let’s Find Out Vol 41 No 2
3 May
31 May
Let’s Find Out Vol 41 No 3
26 July
23 August
Let’s Find Out Vol 41 No 4
11 October
8 Nov

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