Science unpacked offers students a deceptively simple scientific investigation while prompting them to critically evaluate variables, methods, evidence, limitations and improvements, building their science inquiry skills.
This program can be used as an introduction or a deep dive into the scientific investigation process to prepare students for their own investigation project or entry into the Peter Doherty Science Award.
Focused on teaching practical skills in a group environment, Behind The Lens shows students the techniques used to produce their favourite films and TV shows.
Over the course of 8 x 2-hour sessions, students will learn what happens behind the scenes of large film productions, and develop the skills to produce high quality short films of their own.
As is the nature of film production, Behind The Lens is heavily focused on group work, helping students develop confidence in their own skills while learning to trust the skills of others and work alongside them.
Koorie Motion Lab is back for 2026, and we’re really excited to be running the program twice this year so even more students can get involved. This two day experience brings together Koorie students from Years 6 and 7 for hands on activities, cultural learning, and plenty of fun. The program will run in Term 3 (8–9 September) and Term 4 (17–18 November) at the Ballaarat Tech School.
Introduced in 2025, this future focused VCE Chemistry program provides an opportunity for students to investigate chemical reactions such as redox through a real world industry lens, applying principles that are important to the design, development and production of various technologies including renewable energy storage systems.
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Now entering its third year, Ballarat Tech School's STEM Academy program is expanding in 2027 with the introduction of our brand-new Information Technology Academy, joining our established Engineering Academy.
First launched in 2025, the STEM Academy program gives students the opportunity to take their STEM interests further through hands-on learning, industry experiences and connections with professionals working in the field.
New in 2026, this program’s centre piece is a scaled, connected and functional representation of a smart city, built out of Lego with critical infrastructure and recognisable local Ballarat landmarks.
Students will get hands-on experience in modern molecular biology techniques. They will work with a plasmid containing the insulin gene fused to the 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, anaesthesia). 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 behavioural 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.