Curated Links
The internet is a big place and it's hard to know where to look for the best resources. If you've completed all of ours, the STEMeez team have put together a list of recommendations below:
GIST (The Girls in STEM toolkit)
The GIST website is designed to build girls’ confidence around STEM subjects, unpack the 7 Principles for inclusive learning environments, support teachers and families to engage meaningfully with girls to pursue careers in STEM, showcasing STEM programs and activities relating to STEM and provide a range of role models for girls and young women
STEM Women Resources and Opportunities - Girls in STEM
This website is a Hub with resources for young women and girls interested in STEM. STEM Women has built a collection of existing programs and strategies targeted to inspire and encourage girls in STEM. This collection aligns with Opportunity 5 Education: strong beginnings, in the Women in STEM Decadal Plan. Learn more about the decadal plan.
iTeach STEM
This website has a emphasis on teachers and girls are prominent in the imagery. iTeachSTEM provides Australian teachers with an extensive library of free resources and learning materials to support their delivery of STEM lessons in the classroom.
Our library includes world-class, Australian focused, contextualised STEM learning and teaching resources. It is a collaboration between leading Australian companies, universities, government agencies, industry associations and expert Australian educators.
NSW Girls in STEM
This is a great teacher resource as it provides examples of girls’ only focused programs in schools focused on girls.
Early Learning STEM Australia (ELSA)
The ELSA Program is a great way to introduce STEM concepts to young children using play-based games and resources. The website which is behind a paywall has a wide range of STEM activities and resources.
Future You
Future You is a free program that addresses stereotypes, misconceptions and biases about science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). It’s designed to increase participation in STEM by inspiring kids aged 8 to 12 to explore STEM themes. The program features engaging stories for young children, educators, and parents that highlight STEM careers and challenge common stereotypes.
A summary of STEM resources
Scotland has a long tradition of expertise, innovation, and achievement in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), and it is an integral part of our future economic and social development.
In 2017, the Scottish Government published the STEM education and training strategy for Scotland. This strategy outlines a vision of Scotland as a nation with a highly educated and skilled population, equipped with the skills, knowledge and capability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced and changing world. The website or hub includes PL, Resources, STEM activities and individual activities for science, tech, engineering and maths.
STEM in the early years
The resources on our site are intended for parents, educators, and caregivers of children aged 1.5 to 5 years old. We have drawn from children’s play to develop authentic learning experiences that mainly use free or inexpensive household materials. We hope our website will inspire you to embark on an exciting exploration of STEM in daily life.
Kidescience
Kide Science is a library of play and story-based lesson plans and professional development materials for teachers of 3-8 year olds. Our research-backed, child-led activities complement any early years curriculum and work with any ability level. Teach science, math, literacy, critical thinking, and more with confidence!
STEM School Finland
Preparing today’s children to become the innovators and inventors of tomorrow begins with STEAM education programs.STEAM-based education teaches children more than science and mathematics concepts. The focus on hands-on learning with real-world applications helps develop a variety of skill sets - including creativity and 21st-century skills.
21st-century skills include media and technology literacy, productivity, social skills, communication, flexibility and initiative. Other skills attained through STEAM education include problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, curiosity, decision-making, leadership, entrepreneurship, acceptance of failure and more.
Expectations of what it means to be competent in doing science, engineering and technology and understanding them has broadened and changed. In future it is important to be able to apply novel ideas in diverse contexts and draw connections among multiple representations. It is not enough just to know the pure facts but to apply them in practise.
Measuring the impact of STEM curriculum and education on early development has been shown to be a predictor of future academic achievement. Early experiences of science and other STEM subject improve child’s later learning outcomes, mathematical skills and vocabulary.