Little Scientists Online Workshop

Inspire STEM: National Science Week: Glass

Are you ready for National Science Week? This year's theme is Glass: more than meets the eye.
Let Little Scientists help you discover a world of illusions. Explore the world beyond the mirror, where nothing is as it seems. Deep dive into optical phenomena. Discover rainbows and sparkles and learn to spot those everyday optical opportunities. Where does the rainbow come from? What happens when you mix colours of lights? And what is the science behind those optical illusions that flood our social media feeds? How do glasses work?
With an emphasis on practical transfer into early childhood practice, our warm-up to National Science Week invites you to enjoy the ‘spectacle’ of optics.

Session 1: Explore and Play – Introduction to hands-on, inquiry-based STEM learning and exploration

Date: Tuesday, 2 August 2022

Time: 4:00pm – 5:30pm AEST

Overview of early STEM education and inquiry-based learning, focusing on the importance of playfulness and joy as impetuses to scientific discovery and research
Interactive demonstrations of STEM explorations using items found around the home
Creating a rich learning environment to stimulate discoveries, enrich STEM learning opportunities and nurture curiosity in children and adults alike
Discovering everyday phenomena and explanations of basic scientific concepts
Resourcing STEM activities, learning how to use what you already have for fantastic explorations

Session 2: Play and Reflect – Process to practice

Date: Tuesday, 9 August 2022

Time: 4:00pm – 5:30pm AEST

Reflection on what has been learned so far, what has worked well and how to overcome challenges
Learning techniques to find STEM explorations in everyday situations, making STEM accessible to young children
Discussion of next steps to integrate STEM exploration further in individual circumstances

The sessions are scheduled to run for 1.5 hours each and include a Q&A session. You will be engaged in hands-on activities during both sessions, for which you will receive a materials list in advance.

Don’t forget to register early as registrations for our online workshops close 24 hours before the event commences.

Questions? Email us at workshops@littlescientists.org.au

Terms and Conditions

TQI registered PD

Completing this online workshop may contribute 3 hours of NESA Elective Professional Development.