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Welcome to Beyond The Beanstalk's Eye SPY Supercharged STEM Workshop
Discover the World Up Close with Eye SPY!
Step into the fascinating world of observation, optics, and exploration with our Eye SPY workshop, where children aged 6–12 design, build, and keep their very own wooden monocular telescope. This hands-on STEM experience blends creativity with science, helping children understand how lenses, light, and perspective work while encouraging curiosity about the world around them.
Explore Optical Science!
Watch as your child’s curiosity sharpens through a series of exciting activities:
Telescope Construction:
Students assemble their own wooden monocular telescope using simple components and lenses. This activity introduces the science of optics, helping children understand how telescopes magnify distant objects.
Light and Lenses Investigation:
Participants explore how light travels, bends, and focuses through lenses. Through demonstrations and experiments, they discover how telescopes and other optical tools function in everyday life.
Observation Challenge:
Children put their telescopes to use in fun observation activities that encourage attention to detail, spatial awareness, and scientific curiosity.
Design and Personalisation:
Students customise and decorate their telescopes, combining creativity with engineering while creating a take-home keepsake.
Create and Observe!
The workshop concludes with students testing their telescopes, reflecting on how they work, and exploring how observation tools are used in science, navigation, and discovery. Each participant takes home their handcrafted monocular telescope — a lasting reminder of their STEM learning experience.
Why Choose Eye SPY?
Educational and Fun:
Blends hands-on building with engaging science concepts about light, lenses, and observation.
Innovative Learning:
Encourages curiosity, problem-solving, and creative design through practical STEM exploration.
Scientific Discovery:
Introduces optical science in a fun and accessible way while promoting observation skills.
Ignite curiosity and scientific exploration in your students by enrolling them in our Eye SPY workshop today!
Educational Links:
This workshop aligns with the Australian Curriculum and My Time Our Place (MTOP) standards, ensuring that each activity supports key learning outcomes while providing a fun, educational experience.
What is Supercharged STEM?
Super-Charged STEM workshops are exclusively available for OOSH centres and present a critical thinking challenge with a strong emphasis on STEM aspects of learning. These team-based activities encourage higher-level thinking and problem-solving, fostering collaboration and independent learning. Each workshop concludes with a take-home project, allowing students to extend their exploration and deepen their understanding.
Workshop Inclusions:
1 x Workshop approximately 90 minutes
1 x STEM Presenter
Take-home STEM project to keep (wooden monocular telescope)
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 MTOP, Australian Curriculum and the NQF)
Workshop Requirements
Access to tables and chairs
Chair for presenter
Suitable for Ages:
This workshop is suitable for ages 5–12 years.
Why Choose Beyond the Beanstalk?
Expert Guidance:
Benefit from our 20 years of experience delivering exceptional educational programmes.
Hands-On Exploration:
Our workshops provide engaging, practical STEM experiences that inspire curiosity and learning.
Comprehensive Support:
Educators receive all necessary resources and support to ensure a seamless and valuable workshop experience.