NSW SCHOOLS BUSHFIRE STEM — POSTER COMPETITION WINNERS

COLLABORATE — INVESTIGATE — CREATE

MANY POSSIBILITIES!

Whilst the focus is on bushfire-related investigations and the use of data to inform and advance knowledge and skills, posters may relate to:

• Bushfires
• Environmental sustainability
• Other related topics such as, but not limited to:
  • 'Natural Disasters' (floods, etc)
  • 'Emergency Services'
  • 'Indigenous practices surrounding the bush and its management'
  • other similar topics

as such may also inform, and thus relate to understanding and/or improving, bushfire management, prediction, risk mitigation, preparedness, prevention.

PLEASE VIEW THE 'TIPS' DOCUMENT TO ASSIST WITH IDEAS

THE WHAT, WHY & HOW

This innovative and exciting competition enables students from all NSW schools to work in teams of 2 to 5 students, and conduct a small-scale version of a real-world bushfire-related investigation, developing core STEM and cross-functional skills!

• Students apply and develop their STEM and research skills, engage with data, and showcase their talent, creativity and knowledge about bushfire-related matters.
• They create and submit an informative e-poster presentation clearly, concisely and creatively communicating their bushfire-related investigation, which is judged by industry professionals.

USEFUL INFO:

• Rules
• Judging criteria
• Tips (ideas to investigate, how to undertake an investigation and produce a poster)

Enquiries: peterhowley0@gmail.com

SUPPORT

The premise and rules for this competition align with the National Schools Poster Competition (NSPC) which may be on any topic — you are encouraged to visit www.ssapostercomp.info for:

• Three- to four-minute videos of professionals speaking of the importance and use of statistics in practice (NASA, Qantas, NSWHealth and more)
• One- to five-minute videos of how to facilitate the activity, testimonials, rationale and overview
• Examples of past winners and honourable mentions and feedback for the broader categories
• Free statistical software and simple directions on its use.
• And more resources to inspire you and your students!

NOTE: Those outside NSW inspired to undertake this bushfire-related activity may submit entries for students to receive recognition via a participation certificate and/or consider submitting to the NSPC which welcomes entries on any topic from all states and territories.