Bee habitat lesson (5 - 6)
Students are introduced to the diversity of Australia’s native bees and explore bee habitats at school.
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Let’s bust some myths about Girls in STEM. The GiST provides resources to inspire and inform girls, schools and families in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). Explore activities, resources, case studies, lessons, study pathways and careers.
Students
Do you like solving problems? Are you creative? Do you want to make the world a better place? Find out how STEM can take you there.
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Schools
Girls are under-represented in STEM pathways and careers. Teachers and school leaders can inspire and encourage girls to feel confident and enthusiastic about STEM, and to take advantage of the increasing number of STEM-related jobs and STEM-literate individuals in the workforce.
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Families
The involvement of family, especially parents, in STEM learning experiences is invaluable in providing support for girls engaging in STEM experiences. However, the role of parents in influencing subject and career choices are often overlooked.
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What do you love about science? Why do you think science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills are important? Five inspiring women in STEM, who were recipients of last year’s Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science, share their thoughts and answers to these questions.
STEM Careers Quiz
Use this tool to discover STEM careers based on activities you prefer. Find out about STEM careers and information that might help with subject selection. Give it a try, you might be surprised by what careers await you.
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Meet young women in STEM
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DIY home activities
There are plenty of fun DIY activities that can be done from home to encourage girls to become more interested in STEM.
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