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Produced by Elizabeth College and School of Agricultural Science
(University of Tasmania) with funding from D.E.S.T.
Outline
The School of Agricultural Science of the University of Tasmania through
Dr. David Russell initiated this project in partnership with Elizabeth
College. The creative skills of many staff and students in the college have
been coordinated and managed by Deborah Beswick. Working with research
scientists Perviz Marker and Merilyn Fenn have written the content of this
resource. The presentation and delivery of this package has been largely due
to the skills and talent of Amanda Brown.
The aim of this resource package is to provide teachers and students in
Years 11 / 12 studying the Life Science subjects such as Biology and
Environmental Science with a resource, which is interactive and imaginative.
The theme “working scientifically” was used to create the framework for this
resource, as all researchers either at University, Industry or other
Agencies follow a logical and rational scientific, method in answering
questions with regard to their research topic. In particular the fields of
Agricultural research are highlighted here in the case studies. This
approach will have wide applications in Tasmanian schools, and could also be
a useful tool for students in other states.
Management of the team of participants from Elizabeth
College
Deborah Beswick
Identification of content and scope of the package of curriculum support
materials and provision of content
Perviz Marker & Merilyn Fenn,
Quality control of IT input, and coordinator of the navigation of the IT
component of the project
Amanda Brown
Provision of additional flash and technical advice
Dr Simon James (University of Tasmania) and University students
Contributors to the navigation of the IT component of the project
Gaye Diprose and VET Multimedia students, Elizabeth College: Tom Eisemann,
Peter Maarseveen, Kasyx Reynolds
CD Cover, poster and template designs
Anne Kirk & Graphic Design Students: Main student contributor Yasmin
Denis-Rich
Provision of careers information
Dale Chen.
Interviews of scientists
Gaye Diprose & Journalism students: Lauren Puzny, Summer Byrne, Melissa
King, Nicole Swan, Holly Allen
Videoing and video editing of scientists
Greg Brown and Video students: Summer Byrne, Shaun Connelly, Kai Florusse,
Lauren Foot, Jeremy Francombe, Josh Fuller, Ben Gourlay, John Kostaras,
Cameron Marshall, Matthew McKellar Spence, Emma Philpott, Django Still,
Angie Zacharek
Publicity and organisation of launches
Miranda Baptist
Management of the interaction of the College, researchers and industry
scientists
Dr David Russell, School of Agricultural Science University of Tasmania
Contributing scientists/ researchers
| Mr Richard Doyle, |
School of Agricultural Science, University
of Tasmania |
| Dr Sarah Pethybridge, |
Tasmanian Institute of Agricultural Science, University of Tasmania,
North West Centre |
| Dr Vanessa Dunbabin, |
Tasmanian Institute of Agricultural
Science, University of Tasmania |
| Samuel Rees, |
Forestry Tasmania, Hobart |
| Kristen Stirling, |
School of Agricultural Science, University
of Tasmania |
| Dr Tom Ross, |
Centre for Food Safety and Quality |
| Cameron Spurr, |
School of Agricultural Science, University
of Tasmania |
| Fiona Chopping, |
School of Agricultural Science, University
of Tasmania |
| Jo Heazlewood, |
School of Agricultural Science, University
of Tasmania |
| Will Bignall, |
School of Agricultural Science, University
of Tasmania |
| Linda Falzari, |
School of Agricultural Science, University
of Tasmania |
| Lyndall Melifont, |
School of Agricultural Science, University
of Tasmania |
| Professor Bob Menary, |
School of Agricultural Science, University
of Tasmania |
| Professor Rob Clark, |
School of Agricultural Science, University
of Tasmania |
| Liv McQuestion, |
School of Agricultural Science, University
of Tasmania |
| Mr Tim Groom, |
Botanical Resources Australia Ltd., Ulverstone |
| Dr Suzanne Morris, |
Tasmanian Institute of Agricultural
Science, North West Centre |
| Mr Andrew Hood, |
Hood Wines, Cambridge
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We would also like to thank the following people for their much valued
support, comments and contributions;
| BIOTA |
Biology Teachers Association of Tasmania |
| Helen Walker, |
Newstead College |
| Myrna Bedding, |
Blackman’s Bay |
| Anne Dean, |
Marist Regional College |
| Jan Clingeleffer |
Hellyer College |
| Mary Beadle, |
The Friends' School |
Steering Committee
Dr
David Russell, Primary Industry Science (Education), School of Agricultural
Science, North West Centre
Deborah Beswick, Manager, Science and Mathematics, Elizabeth College
Dianne Purnell, Acting AP Resources, Elizabeth College
Susan Hogan, Manager Professional Learning and Manager IT/SOSE (Business)
Elizabeth College
Dr Natalie Brown, Science Education, Faculty of Education, University of
Tasmania
Finally
Thank you to all other students, staff and members of the community who
provided additional support and advice.
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