On-demand PD
Free teaching inspiration and support from the comfort of your chair.
This 1-hour on-demand teacher professional development is free for you to explore at your own pace.
You will get:
- Up-to-date information and real examples for science, STEM and geography
- Advice for sparking learner interest and curiosity
- Teaching guide filled with activities that you can use right away
Choose your own adventure, at a time that suits you, by exploring the on-demand professional development listed below.
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Nature Play in Everyday
During this online PD, you will:
- Learn how to teach nature play and science in any outdoor space
- Discover how to connect children with animals and their homes
- Watch behind-the-scenes zoo videos
Learning areas: VEYLDF, Science
Recognition: certificate for 1 hour of PD
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers: 2.1, 3.2, 3.4
Nature Play the Wurundjeri Way
During this online PD, you will:
- Learn how to teach about Aboriginal cultures during nature and outdoor play
- Discover how to connect children to animals, plants and the land
- Watch behind-the-scenes zoo videos
Learning areas: VEYLDF, Science
Recognition: certificate for 1 hour of PD
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers: 2.1, 2.4, 6.2
STEM and Design Thinking (Foundation -Year 6)
During this PD, you will:
- Learn how to teach about animals using STEM lessons and activities
- Discover how students can design and communicate ideas that solve real problems
- Watch behind-the-scenes zoo videos
Learning areas: STEM
Recognition: certificate for 1 hour of PD
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers: 2.1, 3.2, 3.4
Nature Play in Science (Foundation - Year 2)
During this online PD, you will:
- Learn how to teach hands-on Science lessons using nature play experiences
- Discover how to use outdoor spaces to teach about animals
- Watch behind-the-scenes zoo videos
Learning areas: Science
Recognition: certificate for 1 hour of PD
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers: 2.1, 3.4
Ethical Concepts (Year 3-4)
During this online PD, you will:
- Learn how to teach Ethical Capability as part of Science
- Discover real case studies that explore fairness as a contested concept
- Watch behind-the-scenes zoo videos
Learning areas: Science, Ethical Capability
Recognition: certificate for 1 hour of PD
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers: 3.2, 3.4, 6.2
Plains-wanderer (Year 3-4)
During this online PD, you will:
- Learn how to integrate your Science and English teaching
- Discover a real-life story of a unique and endangered bird
- Watch behind-the-scenes zoo videos
Learning areas: Science
Recognition: certificate for 1.5 hours of PD
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers: 2.1, 3.4
Aboriginal Cultures and Sustainability (Year 3-6)
During this online PD, you will:
- Learn how to weave Aboriginal cultures and sustainability into your teaching of Geography
- Discover real-world examples of how people care for the land and animals
- Watch behind-the-scenes zoo videos
Learning areas: Science, Geography, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
Recognition: certificate for 1 hour of PD
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers: 3.2, 3.4, 6.2
Marine Guardians (Year 3-6)
During this online PD, you will:
- Learn how to teach about marine animal features, adaptations, life cycles and habitats
- Discover how to use STEM knowledge and skills to protect animals in the wild
- Watch behind-the-scenes zoo videos
Learning areas: Science, Design and Technologies
Recognition: certificate for 1 hour of PD
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers: 2.1, 3.2, 3.4
Orange-bellied Parrot (Year 5-6)
During this online PD, you will:
- Learn how to integrate your Science and English teaching
- Discover a real-life story of a unique and endangered parrot
- Watch behind-the-scenes zoo videos
Learning areas: Science
Recognition: certificate for 1.5 hours of PD
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers: 2.1, 3.4
Marine Guardians (Year 7-10)
During this online PD, you will:
- Learn how to teach about marine animal adaptations, classifications and food webs
- Discover how to use STEM knowledge and skills to protect animals in the wild
- Watch behind-the-scenes zoo videos
- A range of activities that you can use right away
Learning areas: STEM
Recognition: certificate for 1 hour of PD
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers: 2.1, 3.2, 3.4
STEM and Design Thinking (Year 7-10)
During this PD, you will:
- Learn how to teach about animals using STEM lessons and activities
- Discover how students can design and communicate ideas that solve real problems
- Watch behind-the-scenes zoo videos
Learning areas: STEM
Recognition: certificate for 1 hour of PD
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers: 2.1, 3.2, 3.4
Mountain Pygmy-possums (Year 7-8)
During this online PD, you will:
- Learn how to teach animal adaptation, classification, food webs and food chains
- Discover how to use a real science innovation case study in your teaching
- Watch behind-the-scenes zoo videos
Learning areas: Science
Recognition: certificate for 1.5 hours of PD
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers: 2.1, 3.4
Science and Ethics in Zoos (Year 7-8)
During this online PD, you will:
- Learn how to teach Science while developing the Ethical Capability of your students
- Discover real-world zoo examples that you can use in your teaching
- Watch behind-the-scenes zoo videos
Learning areas: Science
Recognition: certificate for 1 hour of PD
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers: 3.2, 3.3
Adaptations and Evolution (Year 9-10)
During this online PD, you will:
- Learn how to teach adaptations, body systems, DNA and evolution
- Discover how to use tools like scientific inquiry and un-Googleable questions
- Watch behind-the-scenes zoo videos
Learning areas: Science
Recognition: certificate for 1 hour of PD
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers: 2.1, 3.4