CRC for Plant Biosecurity - teaching http://legacy.crcplantbiosecurity.com.au/taxonomy/term/454/0 en Plant biosecurity for pre-primary/primary schools http://legacy.crcplantbiosecurity.com.au/content/plant-biosecurity-primary-schools <h1><em>Plant Pest Investigation with Lily and Sam</em></h1> <p><img height="222" alt="" hspace="2" width="160" align="left" vspace="4" src="/sites/all/files/image/PPI-Book-Cover_web.jpg" />To raise awareness of plant biosecurity issues and encourage our youngest students (5-8 years old) to enjoy learning about plants and the importance of protecting them from pests and diseases, we have produced a big book, <em>Plant Pest Investigation.&nbsp;&nbsp;Plant Pest Investigation</em> comes with&nbsp;<a href="http://www.crcplantbiosecurity.com.au/content/teachers-notes">teachers' notes </a>supporting activities for the classroom.</p> <p>Follow Lily and Sam on a scientific investigation to find the reason behind Sam's sick plant. Helped by Dr Wheaten, their investigation takes them through memories of their overseas holiday, a trip to their grandparents' farm and a visit to real science laboratory.</p> <p>During their investigation,&nbsp;Lily and Sam&nbsp;learn about the importance of protecting Australia's crops from pests and diseases.</p> <p>The big book is an educational tool and was <a target="_blank" href="/content/investigating-plant-pests-just-got-fun">launched</a> on Thursday 6 November 2008 by Dr Jim Peacock, Australia's former Chief Scientist.</p> <p>To order a copy of <em>Plant Pest Investigation </em>for your family or classroom, download&nbsp;and complete an&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="/sites/all/files/file/Plant%20Pest%20Investigation%20Order%20Form%20w%20Bank%20details(1).doc">order form</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p><em>Return to </em><a target="_blank" href="http://www.crcplantbiosecurity.com.au/education-and-training/school-education-program"><em>School education program page</em></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> biosecurity free school resources pests plants primary science teaching Public Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:45:54 +0000 HAYM 1191 at http://legacy.crcplantbiosecurity.com.au School education program http://legacy.crcplantbiosecurity.com.au/education-and-training/school-education-program <h2><span style="font-size: larger"><em>Investigating plant pests just got fun!</em></span></h2> <p>As part of our school education strategy, we are focusing on educating the next generation of scientists and science users. By portraying plant biosecurity and science in a positive and exciting manner to students from a young age, it is hoped that more students will be encouraged to pursue science as a career and, in the long-term, fill some of the science, engineering and technology skills gaps.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3><strong>Plant biosecurity for pre-primary/primary schools</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong></h3> <h1><em><a target="_blank" href="http://www.crcplantbiosecurity.com.au/content/plant-biosecurity-primary-schools">Plant Pest Investigation with Lily and Sam</a></em></h1> <h1><em><a target="_blank" href="http://www.crcplantbiosecurity.com.au/content/plant-pest-investigators-0" name="PPI_Curric">Plant Pest Investigators</a></em></h1> <h3>Plant biosecurity for secondary schools&nbsp;</h3> <h1><em><a target="_blank" href="http://www.crcplantbiosecurity.com.au/content/secondary-education">Plant Pest Investigations</a></em></h1> <h3><a target="_blank" href="http://www.crcplantbiosecurity.com.au/content/professional-development-teachers">Professional development for teachers</a></h3> <p>&nbsp;</p> biosecurity free school resources pests plants primary science teaching Public Mon, 21 Jul 2008 04:32:51 +0000 K.Scott 165 at http://legacy.crcplantbiosecurity.com.au