Welcome to Grandpa's Bubbling Sandpit Stepped Up STEM Workshop.
Join us for an exciting adventure with Beyond the Beanstalk’s Grandpa's Bubbling Sandpit STEM Workshop! Designed for children aged 2-5 and 5-12, this workshop brings Grandpa's tales to life through hands-on scientific exploration.
Perfect for teachers and early childhood educators, our programme aligns with the EYLF, MTOP, and Australian Curriculum, offering a rich and educational experience.
Grandpa's Adventures in Science
Grandpa is back with more fascinating stories of his global adventures. In his youth, Grandpa saved relics to preserve them in museums for everyone to enjoy. One of his favourite places to hide these treasures was in his bubbling sandpit. Now, children can join in the fun and discover the science behind this magical sandpit.
Hands-On Learning with the Bubbling Sandpit Fluidised Airbed Exploration:
Watch and Learn: Children will observe a fluidised airbed (bubbling sandpit) and see how sand movements are affected by air flow. Bernoulli's Principle: Learn the basics of Bernoulli's Principle and how it applies to the bubbling sandpit.
Interactive Experiments
Apparatus Demonstration: Use special apparatus to demonstrate Bernoulli's Principle in action. Mechanics of the Sandpit: Explore the mechanics behind the bubbling sandpit and experiment with different objects to see how they react.
Take-Home Experiment
Each child will create their own Bernoulli's Principal experiment to take home, reinforcing their learning experience.
Curriculum Integration
Our Grandpa's Bubbling Sandpit STEM Workshop is meticulously designed to align with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), My Time, Our Place (MTOP), and the Australian Curriculum. Our activities and resources meet educational standards, ensuring seamless integration into your existing curriculum.
Workshop Inclusions:
1 x Workshop (approximately 75 minutes)
1 x STEM Presenter
Take home STEM project
Resources for up to 30 children, contact us about additional pricing for larger groups
1 x Risk Assessment
1 x PDF Educator Resource (includes Snapshot of workshop, Analysis of Learning, Follow on activity ideas and links to EYLF or MTOP, Australian Curriculum and the NQF)
Workshop Requirements
Access to an electrical power outlet
Access to tables and chairs
Chair for presenter
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What is Stepped up STEM?
Beyond the Beanstalk's Stepped Up STEM workshops present a critical thinking challenge through captivating stories featuring original characters. After engaging with the story, children aged 3-12 dive into hands-on activities designed to encourage problem-solving and independent learning. Each workshop concludes with a take-home project, allowing students to extend their exploration and deepen their understanding.
Suitable for ages:
This workshop is suitable for 2-5 years and 5-12 years.
Why Choose Beyond the Beanstalk?
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Expert Guidance:
Benefit from our 20 years of experience in delivering exceptional educational programmes.
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Hands-On Exploration:
Our workshops offer engaging, hands-on activities that foster STEM learning in a fun and interactive way.
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Comprehensive Support:
Educators receive all necessary resources and support to facilitate learning and ensure a seamless workshop experience.