Free Online STEM Professional Development

Biomimicry: The Natural Way to Teach STEM

Bring STEM learning to life using nature as the inspiration for sustainable design in this free, best practice, online Professional Development opportunity.

Biomimicry is a sustainable design process that encourages students to tap into and emulate nature's incredible problem-solving skills. Nature becomes the teacher alongside you in (and out of) the classroom, helping you to create dynamic and authentic STEM learning experiences for your students.

Teachers will:

• Be introduced to our Biomimicry Teaching Framework, a step-by-step process to help guide diverse learners through the skills they need to practise Biomimicry.
• Learn practical skills that will inspire students to connect, observe and discover the natural world through science inquiry.
• Discover how Biomimicry can link to multiple Learning Areas and Capabilities across the Victorian Curriculum.

Covers the following Australian Professional Standards for Teachers:

• 2.1 – Content and teaching strategies of the teaching area(s).
• 3.1 – Establish challenging learning goals.
• 3.3 – Use teaching strategies.
• 6.2 – Engage in professional learning and improve practice.

For more information, email biomimicry@rbg.vic.gov.au.

Note: Teachers can book their students into a Free Online Biomimicry Workshop for Science Week on Tuesday 12 August. More information here.

This PD will help you support students during and after the online event.