The
Tall Poppies Reaching Kids program involves visits
by Young Tall Poppies to schools and educational
organizations to talk to students about science,
in consultation with departments of education, science
teachers' associations, and individual schools.
Young Tall Poppies participate in workshops and
conferences with science teachers and curriculum
consultants.
This program provides an opportunity for our Tall
Poppies to talk to students about their lives as
scientists and researchers with a view to the students
establishing an understanding and appreciation of
their work, their day-to-day life and the benefits
of science and research in today's world.
Objectives
Promote role models for students
and teachers in science
Excite and inform students
about scientific careers
Demonstrate how to be successful
in innovation, creativity in science
Reverse perceptions that
scientists are unapproachable and out of touch
with society in general and teachers and school
students in particular
If you are interested in hosting the Tall Poppies Reaching Kids Program at your school, please email us at info@aips.net.au and don’t forget to include your name, school and contact details.
Generally, there are no charges
for a Young Tall Poppy visit to schools. Funding
support is provided by the Australian Government
Department of Health and Ageing and State Government
Education and Science departments.
Educational
Resources
An educational resource package
about Australia's science heroes, both past and
present;
The
content of the educational resource material relates
to Australia's rich scientific heritage and specifically,
to educating our community about the life and work
of our eminent scientists both living and past.
Young Tall Poppies participate
in workshops and conferences with science teachers
and curriculum consultants. Educational resources
based on the research of Tall Poppies have been
developed and are available to school. Curriculum
Materials include:
