STEAM/STEM Educational Resources
Over recent years, the importance of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) has been heavily promoted and discussed within fields of education. This has been within the context of ensuring that the next generation of students are provided with relevant knowledge and skills for the 21st century.
What was missing however, was an acknowledgement of the vital importance of artistic and creative thinking. The ability to think outside the box to develop artistic and creative solutions.
Many figures involved in science and technological advancement valued and applied the contribution of artistic skill into their work. The relevance of art is integral to success in all of the original STEM areas, and so STEAM education is now moving to the forefront.
Cool Australia is proud to produce STEM and STEAM resources for your classroom as well as a range of related online professional development courses.
STEAM/STEM Education Resource Units
STEM Challenges
– Early Learning
These lessons tap into the inquisitive nature of youngsters and introduce the core tenets of critical thinking by asking the little ones to make observations about what they can see and make predictions based on natural phenomena.
STEM Challenges
– Primary
The STEM and STEAM lessons in this unit cover every part of the scientific process—from observing natural phenomena and making predictions to conceptualising, designing and testing their theories.
My Sustainable STEM Sideshow – Secondary
In this unit of lessons, students are asked to create a fun and engaging sideshow game that could be used at a school fete or fair to raise money for a good cause.
Learning Robotics
– Years 5 & 6
This is a Design Thinking unit focusing on robotics. Students learn about the history and use of robots and robotics, explore a robotic device, and develop their understanding of how to manipulate it by experimenting with associated software.
Real-Life CSI
– Secondary
What do real-life forensic investigations look like? In these lessons, designed for middle-secondary school classes, students will explore the science behind the TV shows to answer this very question.
STEAM Made Simple
– Primary
These lessons cover a wide variety of engaging approaches to integrating STEAM into the classroom: from exploring organic gardening and designing their own garden, to learning the basics of computer programming and coding!
STEAM Made Simple
– Secondary
This STEAM unit demonstrates how science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics are interrelated and requires students to draw on and develop skills from all areas to complete their projects.
Learning Through Art & Craft
– Primary
In this unit, students are given the opportunity to connect mathematical knowledge with the Visual Arts.
How to Think Critically
– Primary and Secondary
Critical thinking is at the core of most intellectual activity that involves students learning to recognise or develop an argument, use evidence in support of that argument, draw reasoned conclusions, and use information to solve problems.
Big History
– Primary
This unit covers a range of topics related to the scientific origin story of the universe and the evolution of human civilization.
First Nations Science
– Year 10
This unit is designed to bring a contemporary understanding of First Nations Peoples and their scientific knowledge into lessons for teachers of Year 10 Science.
STEM and STEAM Online Accredited Professional Development Courses
To see all of the STEM courses that are available please click here.
How to successfully engage primary school learners in coding
2 Hours – Primary
This course will help you understand what coding actually is, how it applies to the real world and how to step into a primary classroom with the confidence to engage your learners and get them excited for their coding journey.
Big History
2 hours – Primary
Gain an overview of the Big History story, why it is important for Primary education and the cross-curriculum priority of Sustainability, and how to apply a critical, inquiry-based perspective to science education across all areas of the curriculum.
How to Teach Creative Thinking for STEM
2 hours – Secondary
This course will define creativity, explore creativity, and provide exercises and ideas for allowing kids (and you!) to express and think creatively without fear.
Digital technologies for STEM classrooms
2 hours – Secondary
The digital technologies covered in this course are also a great way for graduate and established teachers to expand their practice, and for teachers of English and the arts to explore new ways of presenting and engaging with texts and students structuring responses.
Save The World With STEM
2 hours – Primary
In this course, you will find out how STEM can be used to solve real-world problems, including those relating to sustainable development.
Advocating for STEM
2 hours – Secondary
This course will help you understand the value of STEM and how to begin authentic STEM programs within your school.
Introduction to STEM
2 hours – Early Learning
This course will help you understand the essential foundations of STEM teaching and learning and provide opportunities to help build knowledge, skills and confidence to take on STEM in your early learning environment.
Introduction to STEM
2 hours – Primary
This course will help you understand the essential foundations of STEM teaching and learning and provide opportunities to help build knowledge, skills and confidence to take on STEM in your classroom.
Introduction to STEM
2 hours – Secondary
This course will help you understand the essential foundations of STEM teaching and learning and provide opportunities to help build knowledge, skills and confidence to take on STEM in your classroom.
Integrating STEM Through Project-Based Learning
2 hours – Primary/Secondary
Find out how Project-based Learning (PBL) can be used to integrate STEM into your classroom, and how you can guide students to develop meaningful solutions to real world problems.
Teach Science Inquiry in the Primary Classroom
2 Hours – Primary
In this course, you will experience a framework that will drive your students’ desire to participate in science lessons.
How to teach critical thinking
2 Hours – Primary
This course will help you to view the world with a more critical eye by introspectively exploring your own biases of thinking.
How to teach critical thinking
2 Hours – Secondary
This course will help you to view the world with a more critical eye by introspectively exploring your own biases of thinking.
Inspire Young Scientists in the Primary Classroom
2 Hours – Primary
This course will help you teach science experiments in the primary classroom. You will discover how to develop the scientific literacy of students and motivate their interest in learning science.
Inspire Young Scientists in Your Learning Room
2 Hours – Early Learning
This course will help you build your confidence and skills to teach science to children, from birth to 5 years old. You will discover how to use science experiments and teachable moments to develop the scientific thinking of children and help them achieve EYLF outcomes.
Practical Steps for STEM Inquiry
2 Hours – Primary
This course will help you understand what STEM is and practical steps to incorporate strategies for STEM inquiry into everyday learning experiences. It will provide you with practical examples and activities that can be used in your primary classroom.
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