We've got Craig helping the kids see real life science and, at the same time, they're seeing a real purpose… he's really made it clear to the children how valuable his knowledge of Indonesian has helped in his liaising with the people in Indonesia through his science.
— Ingrid
School name: Lansdowne Crescent Primary School, Tasmania
Teacher: Ingrid Colman
Year Level: Year 6
STEM Professional: Craig Proctor
STEM Professional occupation: Fisheries scientist – CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere
Australian Curriculum links:
Science
- Science Understanding - Biological Sciences (ACSSU094)
- Science as a Human Endeavour – Use and influence of science (ACSHE100)
- Science Inquiry Skills – Questioning and predicting (ACSIS232)
Mathematics
- Measurement and Geometry – Using units of measure (ACMMG137)
Language - Indonesian
- Communicating – Socialising (ACLINC035, ACLINC037)
- Understanding – Language variation and change (ACLINU049)
- Understanding – Role of language and culture (ACLINU051)
General capabilities
- Intercultural understandings
Cross-curriculum priorities
- Asia and Australia's Engagement with Asia
- Sustainability
The views expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment or the Australian Government Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources.
We've got Craig helping the kids see real life science and, at the same time, they're seeing a real purpose… he's really made it clear to the children how valuable his knowledge of Indonesian has helped in his liaising with the people in Indonesia through his science.
— Ingrid
School name: Lansdowne Crescent Primary School, Tasmania
Teacher: Ingrid Colman
Year Level: Year 6
STEM Professional: Craig Proctor
STEM Professional occupation: Fisheries scientist – CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere
Australian Curriculum links:
Science
- Science Understanding - Biological Sciences (ACSSU094)
- Science as a Human Endeavour – Use and influence of science (ACSHE100)
- Science Inquiry Skills – Questioning and predicting (ACSIS232)
Mathematics
- Measurement and Geometry – Using units of measure (ACMMG137)
Language - Indonesian
- Communicating – Socialising (ACLINC035, ACLINC037)
- Understanding – Language variation and change (ACLINU049)
- Understanding – Role of language and culture (ACLINU051)
General capabilities
- Intercultural understandings
Cross-curriculum priorities
- Asia and Australia's Engagement with Asia
- Sustainability
The views expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment or the Australian Government Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources.