Inspire STEM: Space
Event description
Inspire STEM: Space
Blast off in time for Space Week. Come explore space with us – from Earth to the beyond. You will be delighted and inspired by our hands-on, inquiry-based approach to STEM learning.
Young children are full of questions about the world they live in: “Can you blow bubbles in Space?” “What’s the Moon made of?” “Why do astronauts float?” – Have you ever wondered how to answer their big questions?
This interactive workshop consists of ONE 2 hour session and you’ll receive a materials list to prepare in advance made up of everyday items in your home or service.
This Inspire STEM is happening in your time zone:
Thursday 14 September: 4-6pm (AEST), 2-4pm (AWST), 3.30-5.30pm(ACST)
This online workshop is part of the Little Scientists Inspire STEM series, which will introduce the concepts, methods, and skills of inquiry-based STEM education to early childhood educators and teachers. Together, we will explore a range of simple techniques to cultivate children’s skills and excitement for STEM exploration and you will come away with a suite of hands-on STEM provocations to enrich your practice in your service or classroom.
STEM Learning Outcomes
- Overview of early STEM education and inquiry-based learning.
- Discover everyday phenomena and explanations of basic scientific concepts.
- Uncover the importance of playfulness and joy as impetuses to scientific discovery and research.
- Interactive demonstrations of STEM explorations using items found around the home.
- Create rich learning environments that stimulate discovery, sustainability learning, and nurture curiosity in children and adults alike.
- Learn how STEM education is much more than having factual answers to complex questions.
- The confidence to tap into, guide, and focus children’s natural interests and abilities.
- The confidence to pass on your new knowledge and skills to your colleagues and to become a STEM champion in your service.
Questions? Email us at workshops@littlescientists.org.au