Future and Innovation
Yr 12 Science Extension Public Lectures One & Two
Public lectures on the history and philosophy of Science
The Barker Institute recently hosted two Year 12 Science Extension Public Lectures, with a great variety of Year 11 and 12 students and teachers from across the State in attendance.
The first lecture saw Dr Alison Gates speak on the history of Science in 'Five Great Moments in Science' to an appreciative audience. Dr Matthew Hill outlined the Philosophy of Science in lecture two, wrestling with how we use science to develop knowledge (epistemology) and the limitations of science; a highly engaged audience journeyed deep into the philosophical mysteries of science.
Please find accompanying notes and Powerpoints from both lectures below.
Click for notes from 'Five Great Moments in Science' - Lecture One HERE
Click for PowerPoint from Lecture One HERE
Click for notes from 'Philosophy of Science' - Lecture Two HERE
Click for PowerPoint fromLecture Two HERE
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In the spirit of collaboration, you have permission to use or modify these documents for personal or use with your own Science/Science Extension classes at a school where you are hired as a teacher. You do not need to acknowledge the source in any way. If you would like to use this beyond your school as a presentation, or in the production of resources for the Science Extension course or otherwise, please contact the author.
Dr Alison Gates
Dr Alison Gates is incurably curious and loves learning and teaching. At Barker she is part of our Agriculture and Science Extension Teaching Teams. She studied Environmental Science at the University of Sydney and went on to complete a PhD about the deliberate introduction of plant and animals to Australia. Following a successful academic career in a number of Australian Universities, Alison transitioned to secondary education and joined us at Barker in 2018.
