Science+&+Sustainability

What's the difference between a "fact" and an "opinion", and what does science have to do with it? What freaky stuff will happen in the future when technology gets REALLY fast and smart? What do scientists do with their time, anyway? What does human blood look like under a microscope? How can mathematics stop people dying of the 'flu? Get all the answers by signing up to this series of classes, discussions and lab-visits (at Melbourne University) where we'll see real scientific researchers in action.
 * SCIENCE: **

So what is science, anyway? Read this...

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= Science Homework  = Write a reflection on our three-day investigation into science:
 * 1) Write about the most interesting things you learned:
 * during our classes at school (What is Science? What is the difference between Fact and Opinion? What do scientists do when they observe new data that doesn't fit their current theories?)
 * at the Microbiology Lab with Sarah Lloyd.
 * at the School of Population Health with Dr James McCaw and colleagues


 * 2) Also, answer ONE of the following (or both, if you want to...)
 * Most students thought Science was a **noun** (a thing), whilst the scientists we talked to thought of Science more as a **verb** (something you do). Who is more correct? Why do you think students and scientists think so differently about Science?
 * During our visit to the mathematical modelling lab, Dr James McCaw stated that "all scientific theories are false". This sounds awfully strange, coming from a scientist. Why would anyone bother doing science if it is all false? What do you think he really meant when he said that?


 * Sustainability by Design - Task. **

__ ** In your group – decide on an area and get creative! ** __

–Imagine how you could redevelop this area of the school in order to make the design more sustainable. –Using PowerPoint or Word – upload the photo, position the photo to 'the back' of the page / slide. - Overwrite your designs – use arrows, pictures & words to explain how you will change the appearance / structure of your building to make it more sustainable. –Present your vision to the class
 * Your task is to: **

__ ** Important things to think about: ** __

* Where is north? Use your geography skills to work out where your building sits in relation to north - this will affect your ability to utilise north facing windows for light. * Are you able to harness the natural resources that surround your building: water, sunlight, shade, wind, etc.? * Do you need to demolish your building in to create a 5 star green design?


 * Images to choose from: **


 * GTAC[[image:teamgalileo/gtac.jpg caption="gtac.jpg"]] Original Building: [[image:teamgalileo/original building.jpg caption="original building.jpg"]] **


 * Courts & Oval [[image:teamgalileo/courts & oval.jpg caption="courts & oval.jpg"]] Loft [[image:teamgalileo/loft.jpg caption="loft.jpg"]] **


 * Canteen & Gym [[image:teamgalileo/gym canteen.jpg caption="gym canteen.jpg"]] Music wing [[image:teamgalileo/music wing.jpg caption="music wing.jpg"]] **


 * VCE & 600's [[image:teamgalileo/vce 600 wing.jpg caption="vce 600 wing.jpg"]] Tech wing **[[image:teamgalileo/tech wing.jpg caption="tech wing.jpg"]]


 * A map of UHS: [[image:teamgalileo/photo (90).JPG caption="photo (90).JPG"]] **

__ ** Handy links for inspiration & guidance: ** __

**__top 5 articles on green architecture__ - 2011**
 * Sustainable design tools **
 * Inhabitat - sustainable  ** **__architecture__**

**A step in the right direction - an article**

We are going to be discussing the human factors that currently impact on our natural environment while exploring solutions that might just help us [and generations to come] to live more connected, healthy and sustainable lives. On Wednesday we will be visiting CERES Environmental Park in Brunswick. We will go on a tour, explore how to become more sustainable & get our hands dirty doing some organic gardening!!
 * SUSTAINABILITY: **

__ Sustainability Workbook: __

Download the sustainability workbook - it contains all of the information and activities that we are going to be using this week - except for the information that lives inside your head! And the experiences you'll have at CERES :)


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