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VSSEC Introduction: Video © VSSEC |
The establishment of the Victorian Space Science Education Centre is the realization of a commitment to create a unique learning environment for Victorian Students and Educators to inspire a passion for science...more ›
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VSSEC 2009 Calendar (PDF, 56Kb)
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INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF ASTRONOMY
2009 will be a very exciting year for science. This year we celebrate the International Year of Astronomy (IYA), the Year of Darwin and the 40th Anniversary of the Moon Landing. The International Year of Astronomy (IYA2009) is a global celebration of astronomy and its contributions to society and culture. With the theme of “The Universe, Yours to Discover”, IYA provides a wonderful opportunity for teachers to engage students with topical and exciting science... more › |
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McREL – Designing Effective Science Lessons
VSSEC recently hosted a six day McREL Designing Effective Science Lessons workshop which explored research-based strategies that have been associated with improved student achievement...more ›
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Victorian Space School
Year 10 students will meet retired NASA astronaut as part of the Victorian Space School at VSSEC Tuesday 7th July – Friday 10th July. For a full program and application form...more ›
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Frogs in Orbit Outreach Program
On the 5th September the Frogs in Orbit Outreach Program was launched at Ecolinc. This program was developed collaboratively between VSSEC, Ecolinc, and JAXA...more ›
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Mystery of the Missing Sunspots
Where have all the sunspots gone? Scientists studying a jet stream deep inside the sun may have found the answer....more ›
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World Day to Combat Desertification focuses on human security
Human security is under threat from desertification, land degradation and drought. Combating this threat requires an integrated international response, which is why the theme for this year’s World Day to Combat Desertification is ‘Conserving land and water = Securing our common future’...more ›
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Giant eruption reveals 'dead' star
An enormous eruption has found its way to Earth after travelling for many thousands of years across space. Studying this blast with ESA’s XMM-Newton and Integral space observatories, astronomers have discovered a dead star belonging to a rare group: the magnetars...more ›
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