Improve your practice inside and outside of the classroom. Address ATSIL Standards competencies through interactive Teacher PL sessions in the Perkins state-of-the-art medical research facility.
Cost: $250 per person (refreshments and lunch included)
Time: 8:30 – 3:30
Date: See below for dates for each session
Venue: The Harry Perkins Institue of Medical Research, 6 Verdun St Nedlands
For Biology & Human Biology Teachers
For teachers wanting to improve their knowledge of molecular biology. Topics include DNA structure, DNA extraction (your own) and purification, gene expression and mutations. Be expertly guided through this hands-on, informative day by Perkins researchers and members of the BioDiscovery Centre. Sessions will include activities you can take back to school and use with your students.
Date: Friday November 4th 2022
For Biology & Human Biology teachers
Learn from a bioinformatician how gene sequencing, measurement of gene expression and bioinformatic analysis are commonly used in medical research. Discover first hand why and how gene expression is measured using a microarray and how to use online bioinformatics tools.
Date: Friday November 11th 2022
For Chemistry Teachers
A great opportunity for Chemistry Teachers to immerse themselves in our proteins workshop. Spend an interactive session exploring the primary, secondary and tertiary structure of proteins. This includes understanding the formation of zwitterions and the role of functional groups. Then head to the lab for an investigation of antibiotic resistance using protein gel electrophoresis techniques. Finally, conduct an analysis of protein structure using the same program biochemists use.
Date: Friday November 18th 2022
ATSIL Standards for Everything DNA & Protein Chemistry:
2.1 Content and teaching strategies of the teaching area
3.4 Select and use resources
6.2 Engage in professional learning and improve practice
Understand the relevant and appropriate sources of professional learning for teachers
ATSIL Standards for Bioinformatics:
2.1 Content and teaching strategies of the teaching area
2.6 Information and Communication Technology (ICT): Implement teaching strategies for using ICT to expand curriculum learning opportunities for students
3.4 Select and use resources
6.2 Engage in professional learning and improve practice
The Lotterywest BioDiscovery Centre is WA’s state-of-the-art teaching laboratory housed in the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research. It is operated by Perkins medical researchers and teachers. For more information please get in touch.
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