ASISTM: Australian School Innovation in Science, Technology and Mathematics
The aim of the ASISTM Project is to improve the ways in which science, technology and mathematics are taught in our schools. In particular, it encourages schools to collaborate with industry, science organisations, universities and others to achieve the following goals:
- raise the scientific, mathematical and technological literacy of Australian School students
- create learning environments from which world-class Australian scientists and innovators will emerge
- provide positive role models for students
- develop a new generation of excellent teachers of science, technology and mathematics
- improve the innovative capacity of Australian schools
Bringing Deep Space into the Classroom aims to achieve the goals of the ASISTM Project by enabling high school students direct access to professional astronomical telescopes: The Faulkes Telescopes. Guided by support astronomers, consultants and teachers, students will complete and take ownership of real astronomical research projects, an experience that will address key science curriculum areas and develop generic skills using unique, innovative, and cutting-edge technology. This pilot project will develop appropriate materials and support strategies that will allow all states to integrate this new opportunity into the science curriculum.