Science - usa

12 Day - Teacher Professional Learning Tour

Tour Code: PL-SCI-USA

First Hand Insight
World-Class Lectures + Workshops

First - Hand knowledge

The itinerary is designed for maximum educational value and is syllabus-linked. Through workshops, tutorials and guided tours teachers have opportunities to refresh and deepen their subject knowledge and teaching practice, and bring innovative ideas, techniques and resources back to the classroom.

Visit global epicentres

This tour takes teachers to Los Angeles, Houston, Las Vegas, Flagstaff and San Francisco - home to scientific innovation, cutting-edge research and stand-out geological wonders.

California academy of sciences san francisco

Upcoming Tour DateS

Sept 2024 - TBC

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Tour Highlights

Immersive study tours of the Johnson Space Centre, leading science/space learning hub, and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory – home of robotic space and science missions.
Discover the solar system and beyond at historic Griffith and Lowell observatories.
Delve into the science of the atom bomb and Nevada’s nuclear past, present and future.
Explore stunning landforms providing insights into the Earth’s past – Grand Canyon and Barringer Meteor Crater.
Step into the forefront of scientific research influencing real-world solutions to global challenges – seismology, geophysics, nuclear research, biodiversity, environmental science, and energy systems.
Take in Silicon Valley and follow the trail from scientific theory to tech innovation.
Combine a stimulating learning journey with time to visit famous city landmarks, tour the Universal Studio backlot, and see the bright lights of Las Vegas.

Houston – Phoenix – Flagstaff – Las Vegas – San Francisco -Los Angeles

FAQ’s

Description tOur Professional Learning tours are scheduled to run during NSW School Term Breaks, for your convenience. Please Register Interest to be notified on tour developments and dates.
You certainly can! Anyone can travel on our PL tours, however, non-teachers should be aware the content will be targeted to the relevant syllabus and based on a certain level of prior knowledge. Should any participant choose not to attend one of the planned activities, there would be no refund for an unused portion of the tour.
Please note - Participants must be over 18 years of age to attend the tour, and attendees who are not teachers in Australia may not be able to acquire PL hours or tax deductions.
Our PL tours are designed to provide 35-45 hours of PL for teachers in the relevant subject areas. The tours are aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers 2.1.2, 6.2.2 and 6.3.2. NSW teachers may apply to have this program count towards elective PL hours at a Proficient Teacher level.
Register Interest to receive a tour brochure for upcoming tours. This will include the full itinerary, terms and conditions and booking form. Reservations close 3 months prior to tour departure. A final tour proposal will be offered for which a deposit is required to book your spot and the final balance of the tour price is due 60 days prior to departure.
Meet and greet your tour group at the tour’s first destination point at the pre-booked hotel prior to tour commencement. Your Tour Manager and Academic Expert will meet you there and are with you for the tour duration.

Your On-Tour Academic Expert

Amanda Paterson

I am a Science educator with three decades of experience in the government and independent school sectors - including as Head of Learning Area-Science at an independent girls’ high school, and A/Head of Science at an independent boys’ school.

Bringing alive the science curriculum and developing students’ love of learning and discovery has been my passion. To that end, it has been my goal to mentor and support science teachers to adopt classroom practices that nurture curiosity, encourage scientific thinking, and promote hands-on learning opportunities - enabling students to explore the natural world and cutting-edge scientific innovation.

I look forward to contributing my knowledge and approaches to science pedagogy with teachers, through the Libertas Travel professional learning tours.

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We make it easy for you …

25-40 hours of PL for teachers in relevant subject areas.
NSW teachers may apply to have this tour program count towards elective PL hours.

Tax deductible for full or part-time teachers in most cases.
Seek advice from your tax agent or the ATO.
Libertas Tour Manager and an Academic Expert on tour to make sure you get the most out of every minute and can apply learning back in the classroom setting.
All on-tour transport, accommodation and venues included.
Comprehensive Tour Packs and pre-departure information

Register Interest ➱ We’ll take care of the details ➱

Science - usa

12 Day - Teacher Professional Learning Tour

First Hand Insight
World-Class Lectures + Workshops

First - Hand knowledge

The itinerary is designed for maximum educational value and is syllabus-linked. Through workshops, tutorials and guided tours teachers have opportunities to refresh and deepen their subject knowledge and teaching practice, and bring innovative ideas, techniques and resources back to the classroom.