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Science Adventures with Igor

(Year 7-10 Science Classes)

An Introduction to Scientific Inquiry
This section introduces students to the basic principles of scientific method and the setting up of their own scientific investigation.
Science in the Sheep and Wool Industry
This section provides students with information and interactive activities relating to the science that is foundational to this important area of primary production.
The Science of Milk and Milk Products
Check out the biology of a cow or the nutritional make-up of milk. Why is milk such a useful natural product? What can milk be made into, what are the processes involved and just how important is it to know the science of grass and soil? Follow Igor and find the answers to all these questions and more!

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The Science that Supports Our Industries!

(Year 10-12 Science Classes)

The Wine Industry - This section contains scientific information from the Tasmanian and WestAustralian wine industries. This is an excellent section on basic organic chemistry.
The Poppy Industry - This section covers the importance of Organic Chemistry to this industry. Discover the benefits of the poppy plant, and find out why Tasmania is a world leader in poppy
production.
Essential Oils - Extremely important for the perfumery industry, as many essential oils are the basic ingredient. This section explores the oils of many plants and their chemical background to them.
Beer Industry - From steeping to bottling; hops and malt; all about beer production.
Dairy Industry - We explore the science of chocolate and cheese manufacture in this section.
Pyrethrum Industry - Pyrethrum is a natural insecticide that has been used for centuries. The chemistry and growth is examined in this section.
Instrumentation - This section looks at specialised laboratory equipment, including mass spectrometers and electron microscopes. It includes animations of the operations of the instruments. Also included is a section on remote sensing of crops from satellites and the use of
the spectrum.
Worksheets - All of these sections are supported by worksheets, project sheets, and assessment templates.

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Aspects of Experimental Design

(Year 11 - 12 Science Classes)

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.

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Chemistry in Context

(Year 11 - 12 Science Classes)

Chemistry underpins the wine industry, from preparing the soils, creating healthy vines, picking the grapes and making the wine. The industry demands knowledge of organic and inorganic materials. Understanding their properties an stuctures helps with an understanding of how they work and interact and how they can impact on the final wine product, our well-being and on the health of the environment.

Carrying out an investigation, safely using chemicals and equipment, collecting and analysing data, drawing conclusions and communicating findings are fundamental skills of a chemist. This unit will further develop these skills and concepts of material change, chemical reactions and chemical language withing the context of the wine industry in Western Australia.

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Biology in Context - Advances in Plant Genetics

(Year 10 - Extended to Year 12 Science Classes)

This package is intended to demonstrate and give practice in aspects of current research technique (gel electrophoresis) and introduce students to some cutting edge biotechnology through the rapid breeding of new varieties of non-GMO canola using doubled haploid embryos.
The package comprises a CD-ROM and DVD that together cover the two main topics:

Agarose gel electrophoresis
Rapid breeding of new plant varieties

All resources on the CD-ROM can be accessed from the starting page index.htm. The DVD contains two chapters: a visual guide to agarose gel electrophoresis, and an exposition of doubled haploidy for rapid canola breeding.

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Tomorrows' Agricultural Scientists: Attracting Young People Into Primary Industry