• When

    4-5:30 pm AEST 22nd and 29th July

    5:30-7 pm AEST 24th and 31st July

  • Location

    ONLINE

  • Time

    90 minutes

  • Audience

    Educators

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About

Are you a primary school educator looking to ignite a passion for STEM in your students? Do you dream of a classroom where students are actively engaged in building, designing, and problem-solving? Join us for our FREE online workshops and we'll show you how to harness the power of the Engineering Design Process to transform any lesson into a hands-on STEM adventure.

In the workshops, we’ll delve into a practical mechanical engineering unit called ‘Catching the Wind: Designing Windmills’. Through these units, you'll gain valuable experience and discover innovative teaching strategies to:

  • Spark student curiosity and engage students in exciting activities that encourage building, designing, and problem-solving.
  • Foster cross-curricular learning and learn how to seamlessly integrate STEM concepts across various subjects, creating a deeper understanding for students.
  • Build teaching confidence in STEM through practical experience and unlock innovative teaching strategies that empower you to confidently guide students through the engaging Engineering Design Process.

Things to know

  • Engineering is Elementary units are designed for primary educators, however, they can be adapted for secondary school or other settings
  • This workshop series involves attending two 90-minute sessions over the course of 2 weeks. Participants have the option to attend EITHER the Group A sessions or the Group B sessions and will need to specify their chosen time during registration. Event times are listed below:
    • Group A: 4-5:30 pm AEST on Tuesday 22nd and Tuesday 29th July
    • Group B: 5:30-7:00 pm AEST on Thursday 24th and Thursday the 31st July
  • Sessions are FREE to attend, but registration is required to secure your spot.
  • If these dates don’t suit you, you can express your interest in future opportunities via the application form.
  • For more information, reach out to our team at teachers@questacon.edu.au