Jun 15, 2012
0:00:00
Introduction
Richard Saunders and Stefan Sojka
0:04:20
Dr Rachie Reports with Dr Rachael Dunlop
This week Dr Rachie visits Rodd Island in Sydney Harbour. Between
1888 and 1894, the island was used as a laboratory by scientists
working for the Pasteur Institute, who were researching the use of
the chicken cholera microbe to control Australia's rabbit
population. Louis Pasteur sent his nephew, Doctor Adrien Loir to
conduct the experimentation in Australia and facilities were
constructed on the island.
0:19:40
A special report from Science Teacher Aaron Stephens in
Californaia
In his recently proposed budget for 2012 – 2013, the Governor of
California Jerry Brown proposes to reform K-14 education mandates
by eliminating nearly half of them. One mandate that he is
recommending for elimination is the Graduation Requirements mandate
that requires students to complete two years of science in order to
graduate from high school.
0:33:30
The Think Tank
In the tank this week are Dr Rachael Dunlop, Stefan Sojka, Joanne
Benhamu, Maynard and Richard Saunders.