Victorian Space Science Education Centre

The Victorian Space Science Education Centre is a specialist science centre which promotes and demonstrates engaging science education. VSSEC delivers programs which engage students by using space as a context for learning…more>

VSSEC Programs

Mission To Mars Years 8 & 9 (All new for 2013)	The Right Stuff Years 9 & 10	VCE Chemistry VCE Unit 3

Mission to Mars is a full day space geology experience. ALL NEW FOR 2013	A hands-on study of fitness, metabolism & human performance.	Analytical investigation of incidents on the ISS.
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Foldables and Mars Years 5 & 6	Serious Science Years 5 & 6	Mars Landing Site Years 9 & 10

An online research project using foldables.	A range of highly engaging, science activities	Choose a landing site for the VSSEC Mars Rover in this research project.
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Star Search! Years 5 – 8	Robotic Mission to Mars Years 9 & 10	MARS Base Mission Grades 5 & 6
Introducing stars using online games and videoconferencing.	An online mission where students remotely control VSSEC’s Rover on Mars.	Fly to Mars, conduct experiments in the research base on Mars.
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Mission to the Orbiting Space Laboratory Year 9 & 10	VCE Astronomy Unit 1 or 2	Mars Rocks! Years 5 & 6
Mission to the Orbiting Space Laboratory (MOSL) is a full day space science experience.	Build your Astronomy skills and explore the latest high tech projects in Australia, including the Square Kilometre Array (SKA).	An interactive video conference, introducing geology on Mars and how it relates to Earth.
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VCE Astrophysics Unit 1 or 2	Professional Learning Programs	Living in Space Years 8 & 9
Ignite a passion for Astrophysics and explore the wonders of the universe at VSSEC.	VSSEC offers a range of Professional Learning Programs for teachers.	A Japanese or Italian school-based language program including a visit to the VSSEC Orbiting Space Lab.
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Reach for the stars Years 7 & 8	The Stars in Your Life Years 7 & 8	Outreach Programs
A project on energy using foldables and a half day program at VSSEC. Students design, construct and launch water rockets.	An introductory half day, exploring the origins of the Universe and the Solar System.	VSSEC offers a range of resources and programs for your school.
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