Strengthening Earth Science Education across Western Australia

Earth Science WA (ESWA) promotes and supports the teaching of Earth Science in Secondary Schools across Western Australia. The new year 11-12 Earth & Environmental Science course is providing a fantastic opportunity for introducing students to a broad range of science concepts within the context of Earth Science.

ESWA also incorporates Earth Science across Western Australia which provides similar enrichment for years 8,9 and 10. 

Geology students tour Eneabba Mineral Sands Mine Rehabilitation Nursery

Mission

To raise the profile of geoscience in the State's secondary schools to a level matching the strategic needs of WA, increase awareness of the wide range of career opportunities it provides, and increase the number of students entering tertiary geoscience studies.

ESWA is a consortium representing

• University of Western Australia


• Curtin University of Technology


• Geological Survey of WA


• WA Museum


• CSIRO

At Coal Seam Conservation Park geology students draw cross-section sketch

ESWA supports teachers through:

• Developing an extensive range of rich learning resources to ensure relevant, Western Australian, contextualised learning for students.
• Coordinating seminars for teachers to enrich their knowledge and skills in geoscience.
• Linking teachers to provide a network of support.
• Providing Field Trip Sponsorship to enable students to experience the wonder of Earth Science at WA's unique locations.

ESWA is supporting the new   Earth & Environmental Science Course 91.11 Kb  for year 11-12 students, by:

• Developing an extensive range of rich learning resources to ensure relevant, Western Australian, contextualised learning for students.


• Coordinating seminars for teachers to enrich their knowledge and skills in geoscience.
   View the PD Schedule for 2007 198.67 Kb.


• Linking teachers with professional geoscientist mentors.


• Enhancing the value of field experience to students’ learning through assisting school field trips.

New project - Earth science across WA an initiative of ESWA supported by BHP Billiton Technology and Scitech

This is an exciting new project to enrich Earth Science teaching and learning for years 8-10 in secondary schools across WA. 

For more information about years 8-10 Earth & Beyond contact the Earth Science Professional Learning Consultant Julia Ferguson ph: 08 9215 0733 e: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Kent St SHS Geology field trip to Kalbarri – Red Bluff

 

Fossicking for mineral specimens at the old North Geraldine Mine