Working Scientifically Across 7-12: Building Inquiry, Data Skills and Depth Studies

Facilitator: Rebecca Collett, STANSW Teacher Fellow
Date and time: Wednesday 11 November 2026 (2pm – 5pm)
Duration: Three-hour stand-alone professional learning workshop
Mode of Delivery: Live online, via Zoom
Audience: Secondary science teachers, faculty leaders and early-career teachers

Workshop Overview

The new NESA 7–10 Science Syllabus (2023) places Working Scientifically at the heart of science learning. For teachers and faculties, the challenge is not simply to include these skills, but to build them progressively and purposefully across Years 7–12.

This practical three hour workshop explores how Working Scientifically skills can be embedded more coherently through everyday science lessons, investigations, data rich learning and depth studies. Participants will consider how students can progressively develop the skills needed to question, investigate, analyse evidence, solve problems and communicate scientifically, while building stronger foundations for Stage 6 science.

The workshop will help you:

• understand how Working Scientifically develops from Stage 4 through to Stage 6
• identify opportunities to strengthen skill development within existing programs
• make clearer connections between scientific knowledge, inquiry, data skills and depth studies
• consider practical approaches for supporting students to become increasingly independent scientific thinkers.

Designed for secondary science teachers, faculty leaders and early career teachers, this workshop provides a practical opportunity to review current practice and consider manageable ways to strengthen Working Scientifically across a science program.

Participants will leave with a clearer framework for building Working Scientifically skills across their teaching programs, from Year 7 foundations to Stage 6 expectations.

Registration Closes: Tuesday 3 November 2026
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