Through MSchool, Quantal Bioscience is on a mission
to exhilarate and to supercharge the way students and teachers experience science inquiry and practice
MSchool Purpose
Far from being about simply "knowing" a lot of stuff, science is the process by which we find stuff out. And far from being dry, boring or "too hard", science is cool, creative and can be done by us all. We know all of this, because we're scientists. And we're excited, because we can see that many more school communities, teachers, students and parents appreciate the value and opportunity provided by science too, and recognise the need to innovate in science education and engagement. MSchool's purpose is to supercharge the way that students and teachers experience science inquiry and practice.
Those that do, teach
We do because we're real research scientists, working each day on real science. We teach because we love sharing our passion, and because we know that the future success of our industry, economy and world depends on the scientific skills and literacy of the next generation. Our great adventure in building MSchool was launched with our love of microbiology, the science we practise each day, and which touches virtually every aspect of all of our lives. Drawing on our expertise, we develop authentic and contemporary research-focused teaching materials, teacher and lab technician professional development programs and unique incursions, excursions, after-school science programs and school holiday workshops.
Master Science
MSchool is our contribution to the now and to the future of teaching and learning science.
We support teachers as they embrace new ways of teaching science, especially inquiry-based, research-focused, student-centred learning.
We provide students with authentic experience of science as it's practised, and new opportunities to embrace and appreciate the creativity of science.
We build communities of schools, teachers, students and scientists sharing their passion for the great adventure of science.
MSchool Curriculum Supercharger Programs
Our MSchool programs support teachers and schools to supercharge delivery of curricula that emphasise inquiry-based learning, working scientifically skills, investigation-led science and STEM. Teachers of all Stages can access real science knowledge and skill support through our Microbiology in Depth, Communities 4 and Microbial Living World programs.
Microbiology in Depth (MiD)
Supercharging BIO & IS Depth Studies for Stage 6
Antimicrobial Resistance in Depth (AMRiD) for Stage 6 Biology
Our Antimicrobial Resistance in Depth Study program is particularly suited to extend Stage 6 Biology student's knowledge and understanding of Infectious Disease (Module 7).
Pseudomonas & Cystic Fibrosis in Depth (PCFiD) for Stage 6 Biology
Our Pseudomonas & Cystic Fibrosis in Depth Study program is particularly suited to extend Stage 6 Biology student's knowledge and understanding of Infectious Disease (Module 7) and Non-infectious Diseases and Disorders (Module 8), and to explore the links between genetic and infectious diseases.
Microbial Stress Response in Depth (MSRiD) for Stage 6 Investigating Science
Our Microbial Stress Response in Depth Study program is particularly suited to extend Stage 6 Investigating Science student's knowledge and understanding of Cause and Effect - Observing (Module 1) & Scientific Investigations (Module 5).
Communities 4 (C4)
Supercharging Working Scientifically for Stage 5
Communities for Antimicrobial Discovery (C4AD)
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is one of the greatest health challenges currently faced by humankind, and the world is in desperate need of new antimicrobials. But most people don't know that lots of microorganisms make antimicrobials, and they do this naturally to fight off other microorganisms. One of the under-researched areas is how microorganisms make antimicrobial in communities. Join our C4AD program to join the real search for new antimicrobial compounds, produced by other microorganisms when they are growing together in communities.
Communities for Bioelectrogen Discovery (C4BD)
Two of the biggest sustainability challenges facing us all for the future are how to deal with different pollutants in the environment, and how to generate clean electricity. Enter bioelectrogens - amazing microorganisms with the ability to do both! Join our C4BD program to discover communities of microorganisms producing electricity from waste. You might even work towards building your own microbial fuel cell for waste treatment at your school!
Communities for Choose Your Own Discovery (C4CD)
Take a look around your school, and your broader community. What sort of challenges are facing your local community, and where could you innovate? If your challenge is related to microorganisms, we can help guide you to develop your own research program. Like to learn more about water quality at your local creek or beach? How about working out which soil improvers would increase microbial diversity in your vege patch? Or what happens to the microorganisms in your worm farm when you feed it on different types of kitchen scraps? Let us know what your community would like to discover, and we can help design your investigation using the very latest science.
Communities for Extremophile Discovery (C4ED)
Extremophiles are amazing microorganisms able to tolerate extremes of temperature, salinity and UV radiation, just to name a few hostile elements. Their unique abilities make them of unique biotechnological potential - imagine enzymes harvested from these microorganisms that can work under all sorts of extreme industrial conditions. Extremophiles are famous for inhabiting exotic locations, on the sides of volcanoes, beside hot water vents at the bottom of the ocean, in Antarctica and in burning deserts. But many extremophiles can be found a lot closer to home. Join our C4ED program to discover more about the extremophiles right here in our own backyards.
Microbial Living World (MLW)
Supercharging the Living World for Stages 1 - 4
Stage 1 Microbial Living World Programs
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Stage 2 Microbial Living World Programs
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Stage 3 Microbial Living World Programs
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Stage 4 Microbial Living World Programs
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MSchool Co-Curricular Programs
We're scientists who love to share our passion for science with students of all ages. Microbiology is a science that is immediately engaging for students; a whole world we cannot see, but one that is all around us, on us and in us each and every day. Students never fail to be captured by the adventure in that idea. And microbiology is a wonderful context for experiencing Science for Real, drawing upon biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, engineering and technology to understand the world and address the challenges of the present and the future.
After School Research Collaboratives
K - 12 Students Work With Our Real Scientists
K - Year 3 microADVENTURES collaborative (mAc)
RETURNING IN TERM 4 2020.
Year 4 - Year 8 Budding Scientists collaborative (BSc)
RETURNING IN TERM 4 2020.
Year 8 - Year 12 Molecular Science collaborative (MSc)
TAKING MOLECULAR SCIENCE TO THE NEXT LEVEL IN TERM 3 2020!
Year 8 - Year 12 Industrial Science collaborative (ISc)
NEW AFTER SCHOOL RESEARCH COLLABORATIVE COMMENCING TERM 3 2020!
Year 8 - Year 12 Agricultural Science collaborative (ASc)
RETURNING IN 2021...
School Holiday Science is Back!
SUMMER MSCHOOL
Mon 11th - Fri 15th January 2021
One big week of science working with the Quantal team!
Multi-tiered Science for K - 12 Students
Over 5 days, students from K - Year 12 will work with our scientists in ability-appropriate TEAMS to develop KNOWLEDGE of DNA sequencing and bioinformatics, learn new laboratory and data processing SKILLS, APPLY their knowledge and skills to an INVESTIGATION, construct MODELS to COMMUNICATE scientific information, and TRANSFER their scientific learning to other problems, all while uncovering their own UNIQUE passions and skills.
Limited places - 100% refundable in the case of disruption by COVID-19.
Can't make the whole week? Contact us here to be placed on a waiting list for individual days, in the event that the 5-day program is under-subscribed. You will be contacted about any available places on Monday 4th January.
Please note though that the program has been designed as a 5-day program,
and students will gain the most from joining the entire program.
8.30 am for 8.45 am
- 4 pm each day
@ our MSchool Lab
@ The King's School Science Centre
87 - 129 Pennant Hills Rd
North Parramatta
Stage 5 and 6 students - Summer MSchool is a great way to skill-up for Investigating Science and Science Extension!!
Molecular Science collaborative students - you'll join our advanced teams - there's still lots more to learn :-).
Day 4 - Cracking COVID
Around the world, we're all excited about the promise of a vaccine for COVID-19, and recent announcements that new vaccines in development are showing excellent results so far. But how exactly will they work? Take your sequencing knowledge one step further to build a model of how mRNA vaccine work, so you'll be able to teach your family, friends and science teachers!
Program overview
Day 1 - Deciphering the DNA Code
Bill Gates has said that, "DNA is like a computer program, but far, far more advanced than any software ever created". Whether you're just learning the ABCs of ATCG, or you can already read in frames, we've got a DNA sequencing challenge waiting for you.
Day 2 - LevelingUp in the Lab
Putting on your lab coat for the first time? Or already seriously considering a career in science? There are so many lab skills waiting for you to levelup on. How many skills will you be able to master and demonstrate in a day?
Day 3 - Catching the Culprit
You've got the knowledge, you've got the skills, but can you put them all together with your team-mates to catch the culprit in our infectious disease transmission crime using real NANOPORE SEQUENCING?!
(take a look at our MSchool News in the following section)
Day 5 - Making an Impact
Now you've also got some great examples of how useful DNA sequencing and bioinformatics can be. So, on our final day, we'll explore other areas where sequencing is and will be making an impact in our world. And even more importantly, we'll also explore how YOU will be making an impact on our future, using your unique passion and skills.
MSchool News...
We've been busy behind the scenes during 2020!
QUANTAL'S SCIENTISTS ARE NOW USING NANOPORE SEQUENCING
IN THEIR RESEARCH - AND YOU CAN TOO!
Join us at SUMMER MSCHOOL to use nanopore sequencing.
MSchool is the first and only place in Australia teaching hands-on nanopore sequencing to school students!
Check out this video to watch nanopore sequencing in action.
Quantal Bioscience, our research laboratory
and our MSchool laboratory are co-located
in The King's School Science Centre at
North Parramatta, Sydney, Australia.
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Sydney, Australia
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+61 2 9683 8572
Since our start in 2015 Quantal Bioscience has been proud to be a partner with The King's School in The Future Project, a unique program motivating and engaging the next generation of scientists and engineers.
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