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All you need to know about running Dreams and Schemes at your school is available here. If you are using the Teacher’s CD-ROM, you can also check this out on the net www.educationfoundation.org.au

To get a feel for the Awards and the type of entries check out the judges link. If that gets you interested see the enter page for information about joining in on the awards and where to download the Official Dreams and Schemes Awards Entry Form.

The about link will give you the background to the awards and the education foundation. Classroom inspiration and information can be found under the in the classroom link. Other material that we have collated here is about the investigation into the commercialisation of an invention, including some online resources under links.

How you can fit Dreams and Schemes into your curriculum can be found at KLA.

Please feel free to contact us at enquiries@educationfoundation.org.au with any suggestions or solutions.

 

   
Dreams and Schemes

Competition Time lines
What happens when when do you need to get things in by ...more

Competition Guidelines
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More information

Lynne Kosky, Minister for Education and Training praised the Dreams & Schemes Awards for encouraging students...more

Mind Games
Think of something that needs fixing. Think big and think small. How to stop wars for all time. How to keep your bedroom floor clean. How to get rid of all those plastic bags....more

A background of the Education Foundation Dreams and Schemes...more

   
Resources

Working with Design Briefs
The development of a design brief that motivates and encourages students is a fundamental skill that all teachers of practical activities should acquire and include among the repertoire of professional skills....more

   
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