VCE Chemistry Teachers' Professional Learning Day
VCE Chemistry Teachers' Professional Learning Day
You are invited to prepare for the new VCE Chemistry Study Design:
- Hear from an expert in extracting and testing useful chemicals from native plants.
- Test out some new laboratory investigations on extracting plant materials (including detailed notes on the investigations and possible extensions)
- Test out some new laboratory investigations on extracting and testing chemicals such as antioxidants from plant material. Extraction techniques will include TLC and distillations.
- View IR, HPLC, MS and NMR instruments at RMIT and observe the use of some of these to test plant extracts.
- Participate in the analysis of some of the data collected.
- Take home detailed notes, data and other resources you can use in the classroom (included in fees).
- Participate in a workshop on a key new aspect of the Study Design with Maria James.
- Network with other teachers - including sharing resources and ideas.
- Gain accreditation for your professional learning.
Our presenters:
- Professor Sylvia Urban, School of Science, RMIT University, Leader of the Marine and Terrestrial Natural Product Group.
- Associate Professor Lathe Jones, School of Science, RMIT University; Treasurer, RACI (Vic) Chemistry Education Committee.
- Maria James, Curriculum Manager, Science, VCAA.
- Other members of the RACI (Vic) Chemistry Education Committee: Vanessa Jackson-McRae (Chair), Dr David Tonkin (Chair-Elect), Jenny Sharwood OAM (Secretary), Louise Macfarlane, Caitlin Ryan, Ashleigh Lewis, Alex Colussa, James Kennedy and Mohammad Chowdhury.
For Further information please contact: Jenny Sharwood (Secretary) [email protected]
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