My STEM Workbook 2

My STEM Workbook 2 - Understanding Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics through design-process activities. The trilogy of My STEM Workbooks, Years 1-6, is a collection of project-based learning (PBL) activities for primary students. The PBL activities focus on eight United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Zero Hunger (Goal 2)

Good Health and Well Being (Goal 3)

Clean Water and Sanitation (Goal 5)

Affordable and Clean Energy (Goal 7)

Sustainable Cities and Communities (Goal 11)

Climate Action (Goal 13)

Life Below Water (Goal 14)

Life on Land (Goal 15)

Students apply their knowledge and skills of Science, Technologies, Engineering and Mathematics to propose solutions to contextually appropriate real-world challenges.

The STEM PBL framework '1' was used to design the activities. Students need to tackle each challenge through the following steps:

Ask ➔ Imagine ➔ Plan ➔ Create ➔ Improve

[1. Forbes, A., Chandra, V., Pfeiffer, L., & Sheffield, R. (2021). STEM education in the primary school: a teacher's toolkit. Cambridge University] Press.

Through these steps students apply their design-thinking skills to propose solutions to real-world challenges. Workplace Health and Safety is an integral part of each activity. Students are expected to handle tools, equipment and materials with care. Teachers are also expected to reinforce the use of safety gear - that is, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - as needed.

Basil Slynko, aka Professor Baz, B Ed St., MA; Design and Technologies educator - primary, secondary and tertiary - in Australia and overseas; Project-based-learning advocate; Curriculum consultant; Industry Experience - Construction and Manufacturing; Author and co-author of 25 titles.

Associate Professor Vinesh Chandra is a university lecturer and teacher with more than 40 years of experience. He has taught in Australia and several countries overseas. His teaching areas include STEM, science, mathematics and technologies. His co-authored book titled "STEM Education in the Primary School: A Teacher's Toolkit" received two awards (Educational Publishing Australia Awards, 2021). Associate Professor Chandra's team won Gold in the prestigious QS Reimagine Education Wharton Awards in 2022 for their project in STEM Education in Papua New Guinea.