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]

Please Click Here for the Flyer

 

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Numbers are strictly limited to 48 participants. Once the event is filled, a waiting list will be kept.
When
7/06/2023 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
AUS Eastern Standard Time
Where
RMIT University 124 La Trobe Street Melbourne 3000
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