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STEM in Action

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Program Details

  • Year 7
  • 75 Max Students
  • 1 Day
  • Onsite 9:30am – 2:30pm
  • Online N/A

About

Curriculum Focus & Capabilities

  • Science
  • Design Technology
  • Humanities
  • Mathematics
  • Critical & Creative Thinking
  • Personal & Social
  • Ethical
  • Digital Literacy

Technical & Personal Skills

Virtual Reality, robotics, computer science, software systems, coding, scientific inquiry, problem solving, collaboration, communication

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Students explore a variety of STEM concepts and activities as they move through three, one hour rotations. The day is framed by a contextual discussion of STEM skills, their importance to our future, and a demonstration of emerging technology.

This program is a perfect introduction to the programs, facilities and teaching style of the Ballarat Tech School. With short sessions and great variety, this crowd pleaser will engage your whole Year 7 cohort and open their eyes to future learning opportunities.

Session rotations include, but are not limited to, Virtual Reality experiences; programming VEX robots to automate simple tasks; using STEM skills to survive in a Martian themed escape room; exploring the impact of perceptions and senses in relation to food choices.

Students will

  • Become familiar with the Tech School spaces and teaching styles
  • Develop an awareness of STEM concepts and their importance for future pathways
  • Explore different technologies and STEM related skills
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Student Experience

"I thoroughly enjoyed this experience. Throughout the day they kept us entertained and I learned how to control robots, solve an escape room and discover new realities."

Possible Pathways
  • STEM Island
  • STEM Showdown

The Ballarat Tech School is a Victorian State Government initiative.

All Enquiries

ballarattechschool@federation.edu.au
03 5327 8080

Campus Location

MB John Building, Level 1 FedUni SMB Campus,
136 Albert St, Ballarat Central VIC 3350

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The Ballarat Tech School acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land and waters where our campus is located, the Wadawurrung People. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging and extend this to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander First Nations Peoples.

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