I’ve been a high school teacher on and off for the past 20 years, working in front of the classroom (and out back) in the UK and Australia. From touring regional Australia with Questacon’s outreach programs, to writing educational materials with the CSIRO’s education department, Blake, 3P Learning, and Clickview, I’ve also produced an array of video clips, worksheets, teacher notes, hands-on activities, and digital activities for use in schools around the globe.
These are just a few past examples I’m particularly proud of.
This Thing Called Science
Published in 2013, This Thing Called Science was a collaboration by the Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education (DIISRTE) and TechNYou.
McRae's Materials Video script, teaching module, teacher notes
Critical Thinking: A Guide
Published in 2012, Critical Thinking: A Guide was a collaboration by the Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education (DIISRTE) and TechNYou. They also released a companion Pocket Guide to Critical Thinking.
McRae's Materials Video script, teaching module, teacher notes
AuSSI Vic Education in Sustainability
After the success of CarbonKids, CSIRO modified it for the AuSSI Vic program. 'AuSSI Vic Education in Sustainability' has since been absorbed into the ResourceSmart Schools program, run by Sustainability Victoria.
McRae's Materials Curriculum Resources
CarbonKids
Piloted in 2009, CarbonKids was developed by CSIRO to educate schoolchildren about climate change and protecting the environment. The program included educational resources on climate change, sustainability and energy technology. CarbonKids has since been re-launched as 'Sustainable Futures'.
McRae's Materials Curriculum Resources
Science by Email
Science by Email was an email newsletter distributed by Double Helix, CSIRO's science magazine for kids. Part of their educational outreach program, the email was sent to over 30,000 educators worldwide.
As of 2018, Science by Email has been merged with Maths by Email to form Double Helix Extra.
McRae's Materials Activities, news articles, videos and illustrations
IntoScience
A digital learning resource developed by 3P Learning, IntoScience gave each student their own customisable avatar, research lab, observatory and access to over 120 unique science environments such as the Crash Test Zone, Cell Explorer, Energy Island, the Aswan Dam and many more engaging learning spaces.
IntoScience was an award winning resource that is no longer in production.
McRae's Role Content Editor and Curriculum Advisor