Science, Engineering, Maths and Tech - Must Have Resources for Your Classroom

• Tuesday 06 February 2024
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Whether you’re a classroom educator, homeschooler, or parent, STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) are among the most important for young learners to study and develop skills in.

STEM is becoming increasingly important for many reasons:

• There is growing demand for graduates who are STEM-qualified and have the skills as job roles diversify (Department of Education, WA).
• Future jobs are evolving, and with them, the skill sets that employers are seeking.
• The Australian Government announced back in 2020 that they would be subsidising the costs of STEM university degrees, and have since introduced initiatives and incentives to encourage STEM education in early learning and school programs (Australia Department of Education).
• Seventy-five percent of jobs in the fastest growing industries require STEM skills, and 90 percent of jobs will require people with STEM skills in the next two to five years (Jobs and Skills, WA).

 

With growing demand for competency in STEM areas, employers are seeking both STEM-specific skill sets, as well as transferable skills that can be used across different career pathways.

The good news is that teaching Science, Mathematics, Engineering, and Technology doesn’t have to be complicated, and we have a great range of resources that can support you in making learning fun for each of these subject areas!

Check out our top recommendations below:

 

For technology … consider our Design & technologies box.

This six-box series offers opportunities to hone students’ process and production skills while designing and creating interesting and fun projects - and even has an entire theme dedicated to technological advancements!

Projects are adaptable and flexible, and students are encouraged to collaborate and communicate to find solutions to real-world problems.

 

For mathematics … consider The Maths Box.

This box contains hands-on activities, using materials and equipment readily available in the classroom, and is perfect for small groups of students working with an adult.

With suggestions for differentiation and assessment, as well as other support resources like practise sample cards, lesson plans, and boldline masters, this box is packed with time-saving and innovative teaching resources.

 

For engineering … consider our Problem-solving strategies and skills box.

Engineering work contains a lot of problem-solving, so by using our Problem-solving strategies and skills series, students will develop the strategies to solve various problems including differentiated math-related word problems, logic problems, spatial reasoning problems, patterning problems, and more.

 

For science … consider our revised STEM projects.

Integrating science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, the revised STEM projects series focuses on the knowledge and understanding of Australian Curriculum: Science.

With STEM becoming so essential to classroom teaching, we’re excited to announce that our newly revised STEM projects boxes are finally here for 2024 (and now incorporate the essential areas of learner diversity and assessment).

Students can work collaboratively or individually to build transferable problem-solving and innovative thinking skills for engagement with the everyday world, including science knowledge and skills, design and technology skills, mathematics skills, and general capabilities.

 

Which of these resources will you be adding to your classroom this year to support STEM teaching in the classroom?