Nikki Verrills - Science Talk 2008

Resources

Centre for Learning Innovation

These resources may be accessed via the Teaching and Learning Exchange www.tale.edu.au

Chemystery Solutions is a resource for Stage 6 Chemistry students. It incorporates a series of videos that explore the application of analytical chemistry to industry and everyday life. This resource will assist student understanding of the relevance of chemistry in the work of scientists and will introduce techniques such as gravimetry and spectroscopy.

Chemical Composition is an interactive resource for Stage 6 Chemistry students. It provides a review of chemical analysis of manufactured products and also enhances student learning about how and why chemists test for the presence of ions in these products.

Science Talk features a range of masterclasses and interviews with national and international award-winning scientists. In Science Talk 2007, an interview with AnneMarie Hennessy provides information about the research in medical science and the work of research science teams. This resource addresses outcomes in the Stage 4 and Stage 5 Science syllabus.

Intel skoool resources offer practical information and interactive simulations to help students explore and conceptualise some of the more difficult aspects of chemistry. Some Intel skoool Biology and Chemistry titles include; Using a microscope, Cell structure and function, Artificial immunity, Defence against disease, Organ systems, Vaccines, White blood cells and Chemicals in cigarette smoke. These Intel skoool resources address outcomes in the Stage 4 and Stage 5 Science syllabus and Stage 6 Biology and Chemistry syllabuses.

Websites

Read about Nikki and her work on her webpage at the University of Newcastle. http://www.newcastle.edu.au/school/biomedical-science/staff/NicoleVerrills.html

The UniServe science website from the University of Sydney has links to many useful Biology and Chemistry education resources. http://science.uniserve.edu.au/school/curric/index.html