STEM learning opportunities

An Indigenous led organisation aiming for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student to be successful in maths by connecting maths to histories and cultures. Provides resource development, professional learning, online courses, ATSIMA school leadership program, STEM and STEAM camps and a network of practitioners.

A range of initiatives that support mathematics education, including resources development for math teachers, professional development and information on the importance of math for career choice.

Resources and support for teachers in their mission to help students reach their full potential as young mathematicians including professional development workshops.

Education programs and resources to spark curiosity, develop scientific understanding and enhance cultural awareness in students of all ages.

Provides a range of resources including classroom activity packs, teacher resource guides, professional development courses and events.

Instructions for a range of different projects created by a community of curious makers, innovators and teachers. Helps teachers inspire, engage and prepare students through hands on projects that can be made in the classroom.

The Natura Pacific Action Hub is a comprehensive resource dedicated to the education and conservation of threatened species.

It provides documentaries, podcasts, and educational materials that help deepen audience knowledge and offer ways to contribute to conservation efforts.

STEM workshops for facilitators to run for classes, clubs, holiday activities. Includes all instructions, risk assessment, take home Sheets and materials for 25 participants.

In-person and online

Resources covering a range of different high school and undergraduate life science subjects, including topic specific playlists that educators can use to cover a unit, topic or lesson.

A digital hub aiming to inspire students about STEM, providing teacher resources and future of work Job Kits, as well as events, career quizzes and videos for students.

A website highlighting the many job opportunities available in the health sector which can be achieved with vocational education and training. Designed for high school students, VET coordinators, career advisors, guidance officers and parents.

Curriculum aligned lesson plans for all ages focused on climate change.

A series of videos that open a window into the exciting world of plant science careers - from breeding stronger crops to uncovering the secrets of plant genetics and even using maths to solve big challenges in agriculture. You’ll hear from PhD students, postdocs, and professors as they share their journeys, discoveries, and the many ways plant science is shaping a sustainable future.

Provides education tools and training to engage students in marine science and reef monitoring, with many free classroom and field resources including Australian curriculum linked materials.

A selection of free videos, articles, resources and teacher tools linked to the Australian National Curriculum and designed to inspire and support STEM teaching  anytime, anywhere.

A collection of free learning activities that teach computer science through engaging games and puzzles that use cards, string, crayons and lots of running around. For teaching computer science without a computer.

Our DeadlyLabs Kits are created in collaboration with the community, teachers and students from Robinson River School on Garawa country in the Northern Territory. These STEM kits use traditional materials to make and test soap and can be ordered for your school classroom experiments.

Provides a range of programs, science books, early reading materials, telescopes, Lego kits and other STEM resources to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Resources to help teachers, students and families learn about digital technologies including guidance to plan, implement and assess effective digital technology lessons.

A range of digital technologies programs for Australian teachers including free, online CSER MOOC courses, free professional learning events and our National Lending Library.

Curriculum mapped resources and full units of work, linked to industry real world learning, across a range of curriculum learning areas.

Resources designed to empower and educate teachers on implementing and using drones, robotics and new and emerging technologies in the classroom.

A play-based program for children in preschool and prep to explore STEM. It enables cultural and contextual learning and self-directed play while building spatial and logical reasoning.

Datasets with teacher guides and lesson activities across 3 different levels: Novice, Expert and Programmer.

The Engineering in-a-Box program is a multi lesson plan with materials for teachers to show students how engineers impact society through creative thinking, problem solving and collaboration. This free program, was developed by Power of Engineering and is designed to reach and impact regional and rural schools, which have fewer opportunities to see engineering projects in action.

A platform with exciting curriculum-based science experiments including lesson plans and reporting tools. Teachers and parents can plan and illustrate science principles, oversee student-driven experiments and track comprehension.

Students will have 6-weeks to complete a STEM-based design sprint focused on challenges posed by bushfires and the Australian bushfire management sector. Teams will select from a set of three scenarios and design a solution presented either as a 90-second video pitch or design a poster. Developed by Fizzics Education & the Hunter Innovation & Science Hub
Scenarios; New technologies driving bushfire innovations, Protecting human life & property from bushfires, Protecting fauna & flora from bushfires

The team at Fizzics Education has worked with over 3 million students online and face-to-face.  From liquid nitrogen and robotics to forces and sound, there are many opportunities to students to engage in science.

Provides free teaching resources that focus on Australian forests and sustainable timber products. Relevant to the Australian Curriculum and covers a range of different STEM subjects.

Program aiming to increase students’ uptake of and performance in STEM-related subjects and careers and inspire teachers with curriculum-aligned learning strategies to increase confidence delivering STEM activities in the classroom. Includes online learning resources for students and free teacher PD workshops, awards programs, events and activities for regional teachers and students.

A website aiming to inspire an interest in STEM careers amongst students. Provides teachers and guardians with the information they need to encourage children to think about what STEM could offer them and what they could do with STEM skills to help build a better future.

goIT Digital Innovation Program is a fun, flexible and free initiative to introduce students from years 5 - 10 to the world of STEM. Through the program, students are familiarised to the field of STEM, the design thinking process, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Students are then tasked with brainstorming, designing and ultimately, have the option to build a mobile app to solve these real-world problems based on the SDGs and present their solution. The program is based on the train the trainer model keeping mentorship as a core pillar of the program.

The program aims to build STEM and computer science skills of the students who participate. Both students and teachers will gain new skills, understanding and experience with STEM and IT concepts.

A large collection of online labs for students of all ages to help facilitate STEM education.

A resource for teaching digital technologies, including an online platform, classroom resources, professional development and learning tools.

Resources developed for mathematics teachers.

Short animated videos that focus on important scientific topics that aren't typically covered in the classroom.

A site to record, share and discuss observations of the natural world. Hosts a number of citizen science projects.

Provides a range of STEM based lesson plans.

Provides comprehensive information on the global extinction risk status of animal, fungus and plant species.

A series of fun workshops for facilitators to run as a short STEM course teaching the procedures of science. Includes all instructions, risk assessment, take home Sheets and materials for 25 participants.

In-person and online

DIY STEM activity box to learn the procedures of science. 32 fun experiment cards with the materials to run your own "Little Bang Discovery Club" for home or group use.

NOTE: This is a new product not yet on our website - please contact us to find out more. tamara@childrensdiscovery.org.au or 0429138669

A 3D printing and design app that gives teachers and parents the tools, skills and confidence to teach design & technology curricula, engage students in authentic, real-world problem solving and develop student interest in STEM.

Free online resources to help teachers implement flipped learning, an approach that makes class more active and student centred. Gives teachers more time to plan lessons and facilitate deeper concept learning through problem solving, labs, demonstrations and projects.

A range of resources on the Murry Darling Basin including lesson plans and comprehensive data

A range of online resources for all ages focusing on STEM topics, space and NASA’s work.

A series of five micro-credentials relevant to primary and secondary school teachers who are currently teaching agriculture or teaching agriculture out of field to improve their knowledge of modern agriculture and the digital capability required for work in agriculture.

Online resources for teachers, students and parents interested in learning more about nuclear sciences.

A wide range of recycling themed activities, lesson plans and events ideas that have been developed specifically for Australian schools.

An online program from the Australian Academy of Science with an innovative approach that aims to enhance primary teachers’ confidence and competence for teaching science.

A state-wide network of more than 320 Queensland public libraries and Indigenous Knowledge Centres.

Online resources, including data packs and lecture series to support student learning on a range on biological and health topics.

Information on how to use and where to access the spatial data and information available in Queensland.

A range of different high quality online learning resources across a range of STEM subjects based in the different museum collections.

Opportunities for teachers to explore how museum exhibitions, programs and objects can be used as valuable learning resources.

A publicly accessible site hosting a variety of Queensland spatial and associated data. Includes regional ecosystems, Queensland mining and exploration tenures, Queensland geology and Queensland globe and live services.

Online resource that provides curriculum-aligned teaching resources and professional learning materials to support teachers in promoting student interest and inquiry in maths.

A platform hosting resources that aim at promoting interdisciplinary STEM practices, particularly robotics and coding in schools. Aimed at educators interested in gaining knowledge and expertise in STEM as well as in gender-inclusive strategies, the site includes professional development courses, lesson plans, workshops and thematic school days.

Educational program that teaches primary school children how electricity works and the precautions to take around electrical equipment. Offers workshops and resources for teachers.

Online program for educators to brings science to life, offering freely accessible materials, professional learning and support.

A coding language with a simple visual interface that allows young people to create digital stories, games and animations with a global coding community for kids.

Unit plans, lesson plans and hands-on activities designed around educating student using real time solar data. Aligned with the Australian Curriculum it helps teachers to engage and inspire students in STEM and sustainability.

Series of video case studies showcasing the exciting and varied career paths available in the space industry. This includes downloadable resources to help students delve deeper into STEM subjects and explore the opportunities on offer.

Includes all instructions, risk assessment, take home sheets and materials for 25 participants.

In-person and online.

Biomedical research immersion programs and hands-on workshops for high school students. Aiming to deliver accessible education experiences that inspire students to consider STEM subjects and careers. Provides school students with a practical introduction to biomedical research and teachers and science technicians and science technicians with curriculum aligned professional skill development workshops.

A hands-on, inquiry-based and in-curriculum resources that shows students the relevancy of STEM to their lives. Provides career profiles highlighting study pathways to STEM jobs to increase student engagement.

A collection of resources for facilitators of STEM clubs to draw on to design, deliver and evaluate dynamic and successful STEM club programs. Contains a range of information and resources in key content areas including club management, environment and evaluation.

Evidence-based, curriculum-aligned education resources and professional development courses that help teachers and parents combine real-world issues with STEM theory to engage students.

This is a science program with 8 books and supporting science experiments, craft and songs designed for library or classroom storytimes. Sessions caters to 15 children.

In-person and online

Curriculum-supporting science and STEM kits for the classroom and living room. Featuring curated materials, educator guides, and access to high-quality accompanying content, each kit is big on experience but small on upfront effort. Captivating for kids and perfect for the busy science staffers.

Resources for teachers and parents to help engage students in STEM subjects, particularly engineering. Includes STEM toolkits for primary and high school students, free presentations, preparation materials and a range of programs.

A program that combines the latest in climate science with education in sustainability. Designed to support teachers in encouraging student inquiry, literature research, experimental investigation and critical thinking.

Support for mathematics teachers to advance education. Includes professional learning opportunities, conferences and events, online resources, peer reviewed journal publication and advocacy.

Online site with free resources for STEM education including information on tertiary STEM study options, glossary of education specific terms and links to other sites that provide free stem resources.

A collaborative network of content providers that enables learners from across Australia to have access to high quality innovative educational content.

Resources and curriculum activities that support the Australian Curriculum and help students learn about water and sustainable living.

Website providing information and learning resources for education about Australia’s native animals.

An organisation that advocates for women in STEM and provides information on the resources available for those interested in STEM careers from school age and beyond.