Science - Commonwealth Initiatives
The Learning Federation (learning objects)
Science online
The Learning Federation 
project produces exciting, innovative, world-class online curriculum content for students in Australian and New Zealand primary and secondary schools.
These rich digital learning resources and online tools are highly interactive - designed to motivate students. They give students opportunities to explore science in ways that may not have been possible in the past, due to the need for expensive equipment or extended periods of time, or for safety issues.
For example, the learning object Exploring atoms allows Years 9 and 10 students to dynamically construct atom and ion models of the first 10 elements by assembling the required protons, neutrons and electrons.
Digital resources are single items which enhance curriculum. These can include moving image footage; images of documents, drawings, paintings or map; audiofiles.
Current learning objects cover the curriculum strands:
- Earth and beyond
- Life and living
- Natural and processed materials
- Energy and change
- Working scientifically
Education Queensland staff and students can access all content from The Le@rning Federation through the Curriculum Exchange resource centre.
Australian Schools Innovation in Science, Technology and Maths (ASISTM) Program
The Australian Schools Innovation in Science, Technology and Maths (ASISTM) project is part of the Australian Government's Boosting Innovation, Science, Technology and Mathematics Teaching (BISTMT) Program.
The ASISTM Project aims to bring about real and permanent improvements to the ways in which science, technology and mathematics are taught in our schools. Over the seven-year life of the ASISTM Project the Australian Government will fund an estimated 500 school cluster initiatives involving approximately 1,300 Teacher Associates.
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