Teachers

Sustainable Award Science Education

Please see the following PDF for the PowerPoint presentation Chris Andrew launched at CONASTA 59 in July.

The aim is to develop a fieldwork program based around Calmsley Hill City Farm with Prize money on offer.

See Terms and conditions.

Resources

The Sustainable Farm – PDF (2.4mb)

Developing Principles for Sustainability – PDF (111kb)

Terms and conditions of entry

Terms and Conditions – Science Teachers Competition – PDF (37kb)

  1. We will recognise the most innovative and engaging lesson developed by Science teachers for the NSW Syllabus across Stages 4, 5, and 6 in each of the two categories below.
  2. All lesson plans should be submitted via email to candrew@calmsleyhill.com.au.
  3. Lesson plans should be submitted as a Microsoft Word document.
  4. Judging will be at the discretion of Calmsley Hill management and associated judging panel. Consideration will be given to the use of the Calmsley Hill site and use of scientific application to develop a sustainable lifestyle and reduce society’s ecological footprint.
  5. The decision of the judges is final. No correspondence shall be entered into once the submissions have been received.
  6. Calmsley Hill retains the right to publish and use at its own discretion any or all aspects of lesson plans submitted under the competition.

Prizes

Cash prizes for EACH STAGE will be awarded for the lesson plans judged best and runner-up in the following two categories:

Category 1

Best “On-Site” Lesson Plans – Science & Sustainability

Develop a fieldwork program around the Calmsley Hill site

  • 1st Prize Stage 4 $500
  • 2nd Prize Stage 4 $250
  • 1st Prize Stage 5 $500
  • 2nd Prize Stage 5 $250
  • 1st Prize Stage 6 $500
  • 2nd Prize Stage 6 $250

Category 2

Best “Virtual visit” Lesson Plans – Science & Sustainability

Develop an on-line program utilising Calmsley Hill as stimulus material

  • 1st Prize Stage 4 $500
  • 2nd Prize Stage 4 $250
  • 1st Prize Stage 5 $500
  • 2nd Prize Stage 5 $250
  • 1st Prize Stage 6 $500
  • 2nd Prize Stage 6 $250

Judging

  • Submissions will be judged by a panel of professionals in Sustainability and Education.
  • Judging shall take place after the closing date.

Key Dates

  • Submissions Close October 30th 2010. All submissions must be received no later than 5pm on this date.
  • Judging and awards announced November 30th 2010 on the Calmsley Hill and STANSW website
  • All winning entrants will be notified by email directly.

All teachers wishing to participate in the award will be provided free access to Calmsley Hill to survey the site on one occasion. Teachers wishing to visit Calmsley Hill to survey the site should email candrew@calmsleyhill.com.au to register. Emails should include the date and time they are wishing to visit the site along with their school name. Free entry to Calmsley Hill will only be granted upon prior registration by this method. Free entry is open to all people entering the Calmsley Hill Sustainability Award. Free entry is for one adult only.