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Advancing STEM Education Together: Community of Practice Training and Networking Event
Animation gallery
Annual Reports
Biomolecular Horizons 2024
- Biomolecular Public Lecture 2024
Biotechnology
Blood’s Defenders: using stem cells to study development and diseases of the circulatory system. (UniStem 2024)
Cell Signalling
Cells
Chemical signalling
Claim Support Question
Coming soon
Competitions
Connect Extend Challenge
Construction and manipulation of representations in STEM: Windows into your students’ learning
- Construction and manipulation of representations in STEM expression of interest
COVID-19 pandemic programs and resources
Design Thinking
Desktop Ecology and “Biomaths”
Ecosystems
Education Week Event: The Guardians Within: How the Body Fights Back (Parkville) – Special event
Evolution
Examining forensic evidence through case studies
Feedback
Genetics
Graeme Clark Oration
GTAC Biology Revision Series – Virtual program
- GTAC Biology Revision Series
- GTAC Biology Revision Series expression of interest
GTAC poster template – landscape download
GTAC poster template – portrait download
GTAC special program at the International Congress of Immunology 2016
GTAC STEM resource bundle – Transforming bacteria to generate HBsAg protein
How can we tell if someone is infected with COVID-19?
How does my immune system work? – download
I used to think and now I think
Investigation related to a genetic cross
- Spin that corn!
Invite a Student
Is fungus the future?
- Is fungus the future expression of interest
- Is fungus the future registration
L’Oréal Girls in Science Forum
- L’Oréal Girls in Science forum expression of interest
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Magnificent Microscopy – Life under a lens
- Magnificent microscopy registration
Meiosis and oocyte activity student numbers
Mentor video EVOS fluorescent microscope
Micro and nano world explorers – STEM kit
- Micro and Nano world Explorers – Teacher Information
- Scanning electron microscope image gallery
Molecules of life
Online courses
Orange Observers
Outbreak! Prevent and control the spread of a pathogen – Teacher and laboratory technician support page
Outreach feedback
Pathogens and immunology
Plastic Polluting the Ocean: Calculating and representing the scale of the problem
Polycom video conferencing
Programs – Making a booking (primary)
Question Dice
ReMSTEP
Reports Dashboard
Reproductive Technologies and Stem Cells PL waitlist
Research
Residential Indigenous Science Experience (RISE) – Special event
- RISE student registration
Restricted access
Science Immersion Research Experience (SIRE) – At GTAC
See Think Wonder
SEM Instructional Guide
SEM Sample Preparation
Sperm analysis activity student numbers
Stacey Jamieson
Stem cell research: Now and into the future
- Stem cell research: Now and into the future special student event registration
STEM Cycle of Inquiry
Stories from the research lab
- Victorian researchers using CRISPR-Cas9 technologies and ethical considerations
Strategic plan
Student feedback
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Systems and homeostasis
Tackling the pollination problem
- Challenges
  - How do we sustain a healthy food supply?
  - What makes a healthy hive?
- Pollination
  - Who are our native bees ?
  - Why is pollination important for flowers and bees?
Tackling the Pollination Problem – Registration Page
Teacher feedback
Teacher PL opportunity at the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) annual conference
Teacher professional learning booking terms and conditions
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Temporary downloadable files
Test
Test 2
Unit 4 AOS 1 Evolutionary developmental biology downloads
VCE101 drag and drop test page
What changed your mind?
When Galaxies Collide expression of interest
Win a microscope for your school terms and conditions
Year 1 pregnancy results
Year 2 pregnancy results
Year 3 pregnancy results
21 Larvae’s blog
Apple Cores
Blue Team
Experimental Hippos
Gene Team’s blog
Green Discovery (2022)
Green Geneticists (2022)
Green Team Power Machine
GTAC Girls (2019)
High Flyers
MADSKE
Project Felipe’s blog
Secret Antibody Services
Team Phoenix
The Blebs!
THE MIGWHALES
VIVA LA JOSEPH (LIVING FOR JOSEPH)
Viva-el-lab’s blog
Women in STEM
A comparison and evaluation of three student practicals
Chemical signalling – Insulin and Antidiuretic hormone
Critically evaluating scientific research
Deficiencies and malfunctions of the immune system as a cause of human disease
Evolutionary developmental biology
Gel electrophoresis
Immunology animations
Interrelationships between biological evoluation of wheat and cultural evolution of humans
Melanoma search and destroy – Monoclonal antibody treatments for melanoma
Modelling Adaptive (Specific) Immune Responses
Models of human evolution
Outbreak! Strategies to deal with the emergence of a new infectious disease – Online course
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Rational Drug Design
Regulation of the trp operon
Scientific poster templates
Stories of cell death and malfunctions in apoptosis
Strategies to deal with the emergence of an outbreak of foodborne disease
The sunburn response and skin cancer – a case study of a malfunction in apoptosis
Transformation of energy in cells – Teaching resource
Unit 4 AOS 2 Antibiotics in Action – Practical activity
Unit 4 AOS 3 Practical Investigation
Using biotechnology to diagnose Human Papillomavirus infections
A cross curricula approach to teaching adaptations 2016 notifications
A genetic test for haemochromatosis – Teaching resource
Application and emerging issues of cloning in agriculture
Changing allele frequencies in a population – Online course
Exploring fertility and assisted reproductive technologies
Investigation related to a genetic cross
Meiosis and oocyte activity
Sperm analysis activity
A guide to constructing a hypothesis
An investigation of osmosis – Learning resource
Hints and tips for communicating information using media clips
Hints and tips on writing for the general public
Live feed from the GTAC Fluorescence Microscope
Pathogen Attack – GTAC’s immunology game
Preparing for a presentation
Problem Statements – a tool to focus and direct your scientific research
Quick guide to citing references
Tips for asking questions in a science presentation
Active learning strategies for the revised VCE Biology study design 2022 – 2026
GTAC annual teacher symposium
Insights into brain function and research
Laboratory Technician Professional Learning alert
Overview of Unit 1 Biology
Overview of Unit 3 Biology
Overview of Unit 4 Biology
Overview of VCE Unit 2 Biology
Advancing medicine using digital technologies
Biomaths bites – plastics downloads
Cane toads: Leg it!
Pump up the volume
Alexandra Sipidias
Chris Szwed
Dr. Tony Chiovitti – Deputy Director
Duncan Goddard – Education Officer
Jacinta Duncan – Director
Jeni Grant – Administration Officer
Richard Bader – Education Officer
An investigation of movement of substances across membranes
Critically evaluating scientific posters
Exploring cell membranes
From gum to bum – A journey through the human digestive tract
Homeostasis in the blood
Iron homeostasis
Modelling cell specialisations
Properties of stem cells and their use in research – Teaching resource
The Cell Cycle – controlling cell division for human development and growth
Analysing DNA Barcodes to identify and discover species (Years 9&10) – At GTAC
Applying biotechnologies to produce human insulin (VCE) – At GTAC
Blood’s Defenders: using stem cells to study development and diseases of the circulatory system.
Central and North Victoria GTAC outreach trip – At your school
Central Victoria GTAC primary outreach trip – At your school
Design a bionic arm (Years 7&8) – At GTAC
East and South East GTAC outreach trip – At your school
Forensic investigations to solve an environmental crime.
Inquiry into cell function using microscopy imaging (VCE) – At GTAC
Insights into Medical Research – Special event
Making connections – Neuroscience illuminating the pathways affecting our behaviour and health – Special event
Myth or Fact? Examining evidence surrounding scientific claims – Video Conferencing
North East Victoria outreach trip – At your school
North West Victoria outreach trip – At your school
Not Natural – Special student program
Outbreak! Identify and control the spread of a pathogen STEM kit
Parasites in focus – Special event
Prenatal and predictive genetic testing (VCE) – At GTAC
Responding to pathogens and generating immunity (VCE) – At GTAC
Transforming bacteria with recombinant plasmid (VCE) – STEM kit
West Victoria outreach trip – At your school
Andrew’s blog
Connor’s blog
Emilie’s blog
Seamus’ Blog
Animal adaptations
Approaches to analysing and evaluating bioethical issues
Cells Online
Experiments that complement VCE Biology Units 1 and 2
How does my immune system work?
Modelling CRISPR-Cas-9 in bacteria
Primary teaching resources
Resources for teaching VCE Biology Unit 1
Resources for teaching VCE Biology Unit 2
Resources for teaching VCE Biology Unit 3
Resources for teaching VCE Biology Unit 4
Resources to prepare your students for programs at GTAC
Using CRISPR-Cas-9 to treat sickle cell anaemia
Application and emerging issues of cloning in agriculture – Cloning and potential issues presentation download
Application and emerging issues of cloning in agriculture – Vegetative propagation presentation download
Applying advanced microscopy to reveal the structure and function of cells pre-task
Biomimicry
GTAC sees more work experience students through its doors
Publications recognise the scientific contributions of Victorian students working at GTAC
Science Immersion Research Experience student blogs
The GTAC team increases temporarily with the addition of three work experience students
Transforming bacteria to produce human insulin
Work experience at GTAC
Applying advanced microscopy to reveal the structure and function of cells pre-task page 2
Applying advanced microscopy to reveal the structure and function of cells pre-task page 3
Applying advanced microscopy to reveal the structure and function of cells pre-task page 4
Applying advanced microscopy to reveal the structure and function of cells pre-task page 5
Applying advanced microscopy to reveal the structure and function of cells pre-task page 6
Applying genetic knowledge in prenatal and predictive genetic testing pre-task
Inquiry into cell function using microscopy imaging pre- and post-tasks
Transforming bacteria to produce human insulin
Applying microscopy interactive worksheet
The bioethics of mitochondrial donation – downloads
Approaches to analysing and evaluating bioethical issues downloads
Biomaths bites – cane toads downloads
Biomaths bites – pump up the volume downloads
Biomedical Sciences Day – Expression of interest
Under the coverslip 2017 winners
Under the Coverslip 2023 Winners
Biomedical Sciences Day – Special event being run during Science Week
Biomimicry blog competition conditions
Biomimicry blog competition entry form
Build your medical robot
Coding your medical robot
Designing a medical robot
Thinking algorithmically: Step by step instructions for robots
Build your medical robot download
Cell specialisation – Building cell models student worksheet download
Cell specialisation – Cell diagram student worksheet download
Cell specialisation – Information and cell type student worksheet download
Cell specialisation – Organelle shopping student worksheet download
Coding your medical robot download
Critical evaluation tool download
Crossing membranes instructional PowerPoint download
Crossing membranes Red Onion practical download
Crossing membranes investigation part 2
Crossing membranes investigation part 3
Crossing membranes investigation part 4
Crossing membranes investigation part 5
Design a medical robot download
Designing a bee-bot to pollinate flowers expression of interest
Elisa’s blog
Isabelle’s blog
Lachlan’s blog
Maria’s blog
Sharlene’s blog
Zoe’s blog
Expression of Interest – Not Natural
Expression of Interest – Tackling the pollination problem
Expression of interest for GTAC Primary outreach program
Expression of interest for program at GTAC
Expression of interest for STEM kit or virtual program with GTAC
Expression of interest for Victorian Challenge and Enrichment Series program
Expression of interest in GTAC outreach trip
GTAC program expression of interest received
Programs – making a general booking
Programs – Making a virtual program booking
Reproductive technologies and Stem Cells professional learning
Teaching resources
Using modelling in STEM to solve problems professional learning
From gum to bum Investigating malfunctions of the human digestive system download
From gum to bum Modelling human digestion download
From gum to bum Time to eat download
Genetic cross workbook download
GTAC Advisory Board
GTAC Laboratory Technician professional learning event registration, Friday 2nd February 2018
GTAC Laboratory Technician professional learning waitlist
GTAC Scientist Mentor expression of interest
Science Immersion Research Experience @ GTAC expression of interest
Inquiry into cell function using microscopy imaging pre- and post-tasks
Insights into Medical Research – Expression of interest
Insights into Medical Research – Registration
Modelling CRISPR-Cas-9 in bacteria download
Modelling the adaptive (specific) immune response
Unit 3, Area of Study 1, Outcome 1
Unit 3, Area of Study 1, Outcome 1
Unit 3, Area of Study 2, Outcome 2 – The ups and downs of auxin
Unit 4, Area of Study 1, Outcome 1
Monoclonal antibodies and melanoma presentation download
Overview of Unit 1 Biology waitlist
Overview of Unit 2 Biology registration
Overview of Unit 2 Biology waitlist
Overview of Unit 3 Biology registration
Overview of Unit 3 Biology waitlist
Overview of Unit 4 Biology registration
Overview of Unit 4 Biology waitlist
Polycom registration received – Special event program
Presentation
Student chemical signalling workbook download
Student enzyme action workbook download
Student evolution workbook download
Student homeostasis graphing glucose and insulin workbook download
Student homeostasis modelling image download
Student homeostasis stimulus response pathway workbook download
Student human evolution workbook download
Student immunology workbook download
Student mitosis workbook download
Student movement across membranes workbook download
Student photosynthesis workbook download
Student transformation of energy in cells exceptions workbook download
Student transformation of energy in cells models construction workbook download
Student transformation of energy in cells models investigation workbook download
Student transformation of energy in cells trophic levels workbook download
Swift drift and occasional shift
The AGTC of molecular classification
Swift drift and occasional shift download
The AGTC of molecular classification bioinformatics guide download
The AGTC of molecular classification DNA sequences download
The Cell Cycle board download
The Cell Cycle teratogens download
The Cell Cycle tissues and organs download
Thinking algorithmically morning routine worksheet download
Thinking algorithmically student-bot language strips download
U4 AOS 2 Antibiotics in Action student worksheet download
Unit 4 AOS 3 Practical Investigation downloads
Using Bioinformatics to Investigate the Spread of Disease – Expression of interest
Using Bioinformatics to Investigate the Spread of Disease extension task
Using Bioinformatics to Investigate the Spread of Disease terms and conditions
Using biotechnology to diagnose Human Papillomavirus infections student workbook download
Using CRISPR-Cas-9 to treat sickle cell anaemia download
Using microscopy to view the stages of mitosis in plant cells
VCE201 pre-task powerpoint
Victorian Challenge and Enrichment Series program terms and conditions