Water STEM workshop

Early STEM in co-constructed environments

Explore water with all your senses, investigate the different aggregate states and test the solubility of various substances. Discover how to create a nurturing learning environment through STEM inquiry with reflection on your current practice.

About this workshop

During this hands-on seven-hour workshop, you will create a co-constructed learning environment by exploring water. You will investigate the concepts of free exploration, prompted exploration and demonstration and discuss their role in inquiry-based practices.

You will be given the opportunity to critically reflect on the challenges and successes in your current STEM practices, explore your role in a co-constructed environment and practise documenting children’s learning.

By the end of this workshop, you will be equipped with real-life ideas on how to create a nurturing setting for children to explore STEM in age-appropriate ways.

This workshop aligns with the principles, practices and outcomes of the EYLF, NQF and the Australian Curriculum.

Topic description

This STEM learning opportunity will help you:

understand the important role of inquiry-based learning in early childhood education
learn how to create a co-constructed learning environment
investigate the concepts of free exploration, prompted exploration and demonstration and discuss their role in inquiry-based practices
benefit from the exchange with like-minded educators and reflect on your current practice
investigate the different aggregate states and test the solubility of different substances and explore water with all your senses
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.

Who should do this course?

This workshop is designed for early childhood educators and teachers, educational leaders and leaders with managerial responsibilities.

There are no prerequisites for this STEM Water workshop. Prior STEM knowledge is not required.

Something to think about before the workshop:

How much guidance to I provide when exploring with children?
How do I feel about STEM?

Feedback from previous Water workshops

Hands-on STEM experience

We got hands-on experience of STEM and built on effective ways to provide experiences, and documenting using the inquiry cycle and ELYF.

STEM workshops

2018-10-15T10:33:59+11:00

Water workshop, Sydney

We got hands-on experience of STEM and built on effective ways to provide experiences, and documenting using the inquiry cycle and ELYF.

https://littlescientists.org.au/testimonials/hands-on-experience-of-stem/

Very hands on

Very hands on and workable in preschool.

STEM workshops

2019-05-22T09:46:24+10:00

Water workshop, Thurgoona

Very hands on and workable in preschool.

https://littlescientists.org.au/testimonials/very-hands-on/

I highly recommend

The handouts and training provided were very effective and I really would highly recommend these workshops to others.

STEM workshops

2018-10-15T10:31:31+11:00

Jimmy, Sydney

The handouts and training provided were very effective and I really would highly recommend these workshops to others.

https://littlescientists.org.au/testimonials/highly-recommend/

Clear & thorough

Everything was clearly explained and explored thoroughly.

STEM workshops

2019-07-30T15:58:59+10:00

Water workshop, Wilcannia

Everything was clearly explained and explored thoroughly.

https://littlescientists.org.au/testimonials/clear-thorough/

Hands on activities

Lots of discussion and hands on activities.

STEM workshops

2019-05-22T09:44:25+10:00

Water workshop, WA

Lots of discussion and hands on activities.

https://littlescientists.org.au/testimonials/hands-on-activities/

Very well run

Thank you! Very well run + highly met my expectations.

STEM workshops

2018-10-22T15:07:10+11:00

Water workshop, NSW

Thank you! Very well run + highly met my expectations.

https://littlescientists.org.au/testimonials/very-well-run/

Hands on experiences

It was fantastic to experience the hands on experiments personally rather than learning the theory and then trying to teach it.

STEM workshops

2019-05-22T09:27:59+10:00

Water, Wilcannia

It was fantastic to experience the hands on experiments personally rather than learning the theory and then trying to teach it.

https://littlescientists.org.au/testimonials/hands-on-experiences/

Enriched everyone’s strength

I loved how clear and detailed the hand outs were. Group discussions were facilitated supporting and enriching everyone’s strength.

STEM workshops

2019-05-22T09:43:07+10:00

Water workshop, ACT

I loved how clear and detailed the hand outs were. Group discussions were facilitated supporting and enriching everyone’s strength.

https://littlescientists.org.au/testimonials/enriched-everyones-strength/

Amazeballs!

Loved it! Totally “amazeballs"

STEM workshops

2018-10-02T10:53:35+10:00

Amanda, Sydney

Loved it! Totally “amazeballs"

https://littlescientists.org.au/testimonials/amazeballs/

Thought-provoking

Thanks for an active, thought-provoking day.

STEM workshops

2018-10-02T10:55:19+10:00

Anna, Sydney

Thanks for an active, thought-provoking day.

https://littlescientists.org.au/testimonials/thought-provoking/

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Duration: 1 day | Cost: $200pp
100% of profits from your booking fee are used in funding towards education projects, such as a literacy program for young girls.

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