Peter Doherty Science Awards Masterclass
Students deepen their understanding of the scientific method by working through a deceptively fruitful investigation to answer the question on everyone’s mind, which is the juicier orange!
Students deepen their understanding of the scientific method by working through a deceptively fruitful investigation to answer the question on everyone’s mind, which is the juicier orange!
With changes to VCE and the introduction of the Vocational Major stream, many schools are still grappling with student outcomes and cross curricular learning.
Fortunately, the Tech School is here to help you cocreate highly engaging and meaningful experiences for your students that hit the key components of the VM curriculum, and make direct links to the work students are completing at school.
Students will get hands-on experience in modern molecular biology techniques. They will work with a plasmid containing the heterologous gene encoding green fluorescent protein (GFP) under the control of the arabinose operon.
As our climate continues to change and our planet tries to adapt to industrialisation and human endeavour, understanding the basic processes of life on earth will be critical in both trying to protect the home we have and the knowledge and skills required to potentially find a new one.
In this program, students get hands-on experience as they investigate the processes of photosynthesis and respiration in response to a range of environmental conditions.
Following the extraordinary discovery of the double-helical structure of DNA and the subsequent completion of comprehensive sequencing of the human genome, the importance of genetics and the associated career opportunities continue to grow.
In this program students will use gel electrophoresis, together with a family’s medical history, to diagnose a monogenetic or “single-gene” disorder and practice providing valuable genetic counselling.
Consciousness can be thought of as operating on a continuum, and altered states can occur naturally (e.g., sleep, daydreaming) or be induced (e.g., alcohol, anesthesia). Measuring these states usually involves methods like Electroencephalography (EEG) and speed and accuracy assessments.
Both sleep deprivation and alcohol-induced states impact cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functions. A full night’s sleep deprivation (24 hours) is akin to a BAC of 0.1, while a BAC of 0.05 corresponds to 17 hours of partial sleep deprivation within 24 hours.
Can you trust your senses? Can your perception of reality be altered? In this program we look at how your nervous system can be affected by perception and how sensory information can be distorted.
The first session of this program exposes students to different environmental experiences, moving from calming meditation to an exhilarating virtual reality rollercoaster. Students are able to apply their understanding of research methods in an interactive way while generating primary investigation data (heart rate) for analysis.
In the Game of Drones, you win when you fly! Drones are currently used in a large variety of industries as well as for recreational purposes. From inspecting wind turbines or agricultural crops to Defence Force racing teams, there are many careers on offer for drone pilots.
Get into Games (GIG) is scheduled to return to the Ballarat Tech School in 2024 with new panelists, new workshops and a new format.
Supported by the City of Ballarat since 2008, GiG is for students who want to learn more about possible career pathways within and surrounding the gaming industry locally, nationally and internationally.
The Boys in STEM program is focused on providing young men with a similar opportunity to our highly successful and well established Girls in STEM program. Running for two days per term throughout the year, it will enable students to explore the world of STEM through hands on activities and connections with local industries.
Students will engage in a series of real-world design and creative challenges, building connections and confidence within a supportive environment that provides the chance to meet and work with like-minded peers and STEM professionals.