Redefining ‘Real-World’ Science in Schools

Put students in a lab; teach them about DNA. “It’s real-world science”, they say. But what if learning about the world didn’t have to work that way? This is a story of how 90 students and half a dozen teachers forever changed how STEM education was taught at their school. By Mariya Budd At Park […]

The Importance of Intergenerational Collaborative Spaces

When different generations are in the same corner of a library, knowledge of the local area can be shared in a unique way, and young people can grow up learning, caring, and protecting their local environment. By Mariya Budd Earlier this year, teachSTEM partnered with the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) […]