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Science Talk 2007: Vaughan Macefield

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An interview and lab tour with Vaughan Macefield, a neuroscientist at the University of Western Sydney (UWS). Vaughan talks to students and their teacher from Quakers Hill High School about his work studying nerves and their function in the human body.

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This resource addresses Science as a Human Endeavour from the Australian Curriculum for year 9 and 10 students and addresses aspects of biological sciences understandings from the Australian Curriculum for year 9 science students. This resource extensively discusses the role of technology and the importance of research.

Year level

7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12

Topics Homeostasis Immune system Scientists Values (Psychology) Brain Nervous system Plant metabolism Innovation Endocrine system Evaluation Test validity Discovery (Observations) Paradigms Peer review

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Science

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Name: Centre for Learning Innovation
Organization: Centre for Learning Innovation
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Name: Centre for Learning Innovation
Organization: Centre for Learning Innovation
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Name: State of NSW, Department of Education
Organization: State of NSW, Department of Education
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Name: Education Services Australia
Organization: Education Services Australia
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Address: VIC, AUSTRALIA
URL: http://www.esa.edu.au/

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Name: State of NSW, Department of Education
Organization: State of NSW, Department of Education
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Name: Education Services Australia Ltd
Organisation: Education Services Australia Ltd
Address: AUSTRALIA
URL: www.esa.edu.au

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