About the Inquiry for Indigenous Science Students program

Targeting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students in Years 5-9, the Inquiry for Indigenous Science Students (I²S²) program is designed to show teachers and students how Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples created, developed and used high-level science inquiry skills for over 65,000 years.

The program provides teacher professional learning to embed Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural knowledges through hands-on inquiry-based projects, to increase student engagement and achievement in science.

Through participation and completion of I²S², educators are equipped with the knowledge, practices and resources required to implement the I²S² inquiries in their classroom. The new knowledge and skills facilitate the aims of the program to:

• increase Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student engagement and achievement in science
• teach science inquiry skills through traditional context in partnership with families and communities
• promote understanding of cultural considerations while raising awareness of the importance of a school culture of high expectations
• develop students' critical thinking skills and interest in STEM.

Participants will receive a certificate of completion that recognises up to 5 hours of professional learning.