Swinging, running, jumping, falling: Physical forces are all part of the fun and children love to explore their effects.

Explore physical forces while leveraging, lifting, swinging and moving, and unleash your inner engineer. Are you an inventor or do you like to immerse yourself into step-by-step instructions? Discover how to playfully integrate technical education into a nurturing learning environment.

This STEM learning opportunity will help you:

learn how to recognise opportunities for technical education
explore invention, production, analysis and experimentation as facets of engineering
recognise individual preferences in technical education and explore your own technical approach
discover physical forces while leveraging, lifting, swinging and moving
benefit from the exchange with like-minded educators and reflect on your current practice
feel confident in unlocking the wonders of STEM.

You will also receive comprehensive materials with lots of STEM ideas and information about inquiry-based practices.

Topic learning objectives

Invention, analysis, production and technical experiment as gateways to technical education
Recognising individual preferences in technical education
Physical forces and their effects in everyday life

Good to know: This workshop provides educators and teachers with a variety of tools and educational concepts to meet a range of requirements of the NQF and the EYLF.

Little Scientists Water, Air, Optics and Acoustics workshops are endorsed to provide TQI Registered Professional Development for teachers.

Completing this workshop will contribute 5 hours of ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registered PD.

Parking: Parking is available within the vicinity of the venue

Further information: Wear clothing suitable for hands-on activities and experiments.

Cost: $200 per participant. Ticket cost includes morning and afternoon tea. Please BYO lunch.

Who? This workshop is suitable for all educators and teachers and prior STEM knowledge is not required.

Facilitators: Chloe Brewer, Little Scientists trainer

Bring a friend. We know from experience that people who come along with a friend or colleague tend to get more out of the workshop. If you know someone who’d benefit from this workshop, send them this link to find out more and join your workshop.

Please note: The workshop is for educators and teachers only and it is not suitable for children to attend.

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

Terms and Conditions.

Completing this workshop will contribute 5 hours and 30 minutes of NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Registered PD addressing Standard Descriptors 2.1.2, 3.3.2 and 6.2.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.