IGNITE A PASSION FOR BUSHFIRE EDUCATION
Are you ready to explore the complex world of bushfires and discover the power of STEM and Digital Technologies in addressing this critical issue?
Fire-Ed Up is funded by the NSW Office of the Chief Scientist and Engineer, developed from Central Coast Council’s Award Winning program and produced by the Hunter Innovation and Science Hub.
IGNITE A PASSION FOR BUSHFIRE EDUCATION
Are you ready to explore the complex world of bushfires and discover the power of STEM and Digital Technologies in addressing this critical issue? Fire-Ed Up is an innovative educational program, designed to equip you with knowledge, skills, and a passion for bushfire management and environmental sustainability.
Fire-Ed Up is funded by NSW Office of the Chief Scientist and Engineer, developed from Central Coast Council’s Award Winning program. Delivered by Hunter Innovation and Science Hub and managed by Sleap Business Consultants.
ONLINE LESSON PLANS AND RESOURCES
Stage 3, 4 & 5 Programs
STAGE 3
The Stage 3 Program, is a comprehensive cross-curricular offering for teachers. Developed by the NSW Department of Education’s Central Coast Academy of STEM Excellence and Rumbalara Environmental Education Centre in collaboration with Central Coast Council, this award-winning program is designed for Stage 3 students. It utilises the iSTEM process, aligning with the geography, science, technology, and mathematics syllabi. With ready-made teaching resources, Fire-Ed Up Stage 3 is available now, offering an immersive learning experience on bushfires and the role of STEM.
STAGE 4
The Stage 4 Technology Mandatory Program, is specifically designed for the Digital Technologies Module. This program, focusing on Bushfire resilience, will undergo pilot testing in Term 4 and will be piloted in 2024. Utilising micro computing technology, it offers an immersive learning experience.
Link to Stage 4 Fire-Ed Up Resources >>>
STAGE 5
The Fire-Ed Up Stage 5 iSTEM program is now available completely FREE of charge! Immerse your class in captivating online learning sequences, lesson plans and engaging resources. Explore the science behind bushfires, learn about mitigation strategies and understand the vital role of technology in preventing and managing bushfires.
ONLINE LESSON PLANS AND RESOURCES
Stage 3, 4 & 5 Programs
STAGE 3
The Stage 3 Program, is a comprehensive cross-curricular offering for teachers. Developed by the NSW Department of Education’s Central Coast Academy of STEM Excellence and Rumbalara Environmental Education Centre in collaboration with Central Coast Council, this award-winning program is designed for Stage 3 students. It utilises the iSTEM process, aligning with the geography, science, technology, and mathematics syllabi. With ready-made teaching resources, Fire-Ed Up Stage 3 is available now, offering an immersive learning experience on bushfires and the role of STEM.
STAGE 4
The Stage 4 Technology Mandatory Program, is specifically designed for the Digital Technologies Module. This program, focusing on Bushfire resilience, will undergo pilot testing in Term 4 and will be piloted in 2024. Utilising micro computing technology, it offers an immersive learning experience.
Link to Stage 4 Fire-Ed Up Resources >>>
STAGE 5
The Fire-Ed Up Stage 5 iSTEM program is now available completely FREE of charge! Immerse your class in captivating online learning sequences, lesson plans and engaging resources. Explore the science behind bushfires, learn about mitigation strategies and understand the vital role of technology in preventing and managing bushfires.
2024 Fire-Ed Up Summative Challenge – What Fires You Up?
Bushfire technology has come a long way.
In this short competition, let us know what new idea or improvement on existing designs or technologies fires you up for preventing damage to homes, lives & our environment!
- Showcase what you have learned through the Fire-Ed Up resources as well as your own research.
- In 90 seconds (video) or via a poster, tell us why a given technology is so important to have further research allocated to it.
- Individual or team submissions allowed.
Entries close April 14, 2024
Prizes
Stage 3 winners will receive a $100 prize and runners-up $20
Stage 4 winners will receive a $150 prize and runners-up $50
Stage 5 winners will receive a $150 prize and runners-up $50
How to submit an entry for the Fire-Ed Up Challenge
Teachers must complete an entry form for each team. Entries can be either a video link for a pitch or a document file for the poster.
Link to entry form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Fire-EdUp
Note: video files need to be in the form of a link to either, YouTube, Vimeo, Google Drive, Drop Box, etc (and set to “anyone can view”).
Poster can be uploaded directly as either PDF, DOC, DOCX, PNG, JPG, JPEG, GIF files.
GET FIRED UP!
2024 Fire-Ed Up Summative Challenge – What Fires You Up?
Bushfire technology has come a long way.
In this short competition, let us know what new idea or improvement on existing designs or technologies fires you up for preventing damage to homes, lives & our environment!
- Showcase what you have learned through the Fire-Ed Up resources as well as your own research.
- In 90 seconds (video) or via a poster, tell us why a given technology is so important to have further research allocated to it.
- Individual or team submissions allowed.
Entries close April 14, 2024
Prizes
Stage 3 winners will receive a $100 prize and runners-up $20
Stage 4 winners will receive a $150 prize and runners-up $50
Stage 5 winners will receive a $150 prize and runners-up $50
How to submit an entry for the Fire-Ed Up Challenge
Teachers must complete an entry form for each team. Entries can be either a video link for a pitch or a document file for the poster.
Link to entry form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Fire-EdUp
Note: video files need to be in the form of a link to either, YouTube, Vimeo, Google Drive, Drop Box, etc (and set to “anyone can view”).
Poster can be uploaded directly as either PDF, DOC, DOCX, PNG, JPG, JPEG, GIF files.
REGISTER HERE FOR THE COMPETITION & WEBINARS
2023 Fire-Ed Up Challenge
Get fired up for the Term IV Competition!
Students complete a STEM-based design sprint focused on challenges posed by bushfires and the Australian bushfire management sector. Teams will select from one of the scenarios below and design a solution presented either as a 90-second video pitch or poster.
1. New technologies driving bushfire innovations
From drones to satellites, there are many technologies being developed to reduce the impact of bushfires. Explore what is available and think of new ways that technology can be utilised in your community to reduce bushfire impact.
2. Protecting human life & property from bushfires
How can you protect life and property in the face of a bushfire? What is feasible? How can you prevent severe damage or even stop it from occurring in the first place? Learn how government agencies, researchers and innovators are working together to mitigate against disaster.
3. Protecting fauna & flora from bushfires
Bushfires can be devastating to local ecosystems. Discover what is being done to help our habitats in the face of severe bushfires.
Important Dates
- Entries close: 14 April
2023 NSW Schools Bushfire STEM – Poster Competition
The What, Why & How
This innovative and exciting competition enables students from all NSW schools to work in teams of 2 to 5 students, and conduct a small-scale version of a real-world bushfire-related investigation, developing core STEM and cross-functional skills!
Learn More
Visit the Bushfire STEM Poster Competition bushfire.postercomp.info to learn more.
Important Dates
Entries Close: November
Prizes
Stage 5: $200 for winning team plus $200 for school of winning team
Stage 4: $200 for winning team plus $200 for school of winning team
Stage 3: $100 for winning team plus $200 for school of winning team
All participants receive certificates with prizes awarded to winning teams and their schools. The emphasis is on participation!
2023 NSW Schools Bushfire STEM – Poster Competition
The What, Why & How
This innovative and exciting competition enables students from all NSW schools to work in teams of 2 to 5 students, and conduct a small-scale version of a real-world bushfire-related investigation, developing core STEM and cross-functional skills!
Learn More
Visit the Bushfire STEM Poster Competition bushfire.postercomp.info to learn more.
Important Dates
Entries Close: November
Prizes
Stage 5: $200 for winning team plus $200 for school of winning team
Stage 4: $200 for winning team plus $200 for school of winning team
Stage 3: $100 for winning team plus $200 for school of winning team
All participants receive certificates with prizes awarded to winning teams and their schools. The emphasis is on participation!
WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FIRE-ED UP PILOT PROGRAMS?
Expression of Interest
If you are eager to be at the forefront of bushfire education and STEM, we invite you to complete our Expression of Interest form. Schools will have the chance to pilot the Stage 3, Stage 4 or Stage 5 programs, contributing to their development and shaping the future of bushfire education.
WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FIRE-ED UP PILOT PROGRAMS?
Expression of Interest
If you are eager to be at the forefront of bushfire education and STEM, we invite you to complete our Expression of Interest form. Schools will have the chance to pilot the Stage 3, Stage 4 or Stage 5 programs, contributing to their development and shaping the future of bushfire education.
