When

24 February to 6 March 2025

9 am to 3 pm

Location

Dalby, Stanthorpe, Warwick, Toowoomba, Gatton

Time

6 hours

Audience

Educators

About

Are you a primary school educator looking to ignite a passion for STEM in your students? Do you dream of a classroom where students are actively engaged in building, designing, and problem-solving? Join us for our FREE online workshops and we'll show you how to harness the power of the Engineering Design Process to transform any lesson into a hands-on STEM adventure.

In the workshops, we’ll delve into a practical mechanical engineering unit called ‘Catching the Wind: Designing Windmills’.

Through these units, you'll gain valuable experience and discover innovative teaching strategies to:

  • Spark student curiosity and engage students in exciting activities that encourage building, designing, and problem-solving.
  • Foster cross-curricular learning and learn how to seamlessly integrate STEM concepts across various subjects, creating a deeper understanding for students.
  • Build teaching confidence in STEM through practical experience and unlock innovative teaching strategies that empower you to confidently guide students through the engaging Engineering Design Process.

Things to know

  • Engineering is Elementary units are designed for primary educators, however, they can be adapted for secondary school or other settings.
  • Sessions are FREE to attend, but registration is required to secure your spot.
  • If these dates don’t suit you, you can express your interest in future opportunities via the application form.
  • For more information, email our team.

About the program

Questacon Engineering is Elementary is a program that builds your confidence and capacity to teach engaging and meaningful STEM in the classroom.


 

Acknowledgement of Country

Questacon acknowledges First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians and first scientists, innovators and explorers of this land and their continuing connection to country.

We acknowledge the people of the Barunggam and Bundjalung nations as the first Traditional Owners in the region we will travel through, and extend that respect to all First Nations peoples with connections to the area.