There’s a whole world hiding in plain sight.
Inside the Beanstalk invites children to look closer — much closer.
Through hands-on STEM investigation, children explore the microscopic world and discover how magnification can reveal details, patterns and structures that are usually invisible to the naked eye.
It’s the kind of workshop that turns an ordinary object into something completely unexpected.
Sustainable STEMÂ Duration approximately 60 minutes | Snappy STEMÂ Duration approximately 40 minutes |
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Look closer. Discover more.
What changes when we stop looking at the big picture and start investigating the tiny details?
Inside the Beanstalk encourages children to observe carefully, compare what they see and use technology to investigate the world at a different scale.
Along the way, they’ll explore the science of magnification, observation and imaging while building curiosity, confidence and scientific thinking.
STEM Focus:
Microscopy • Magnification • Observation • Technology • Scientific Investigation
Learning that goes beyond what we can see
Children are encouraged to make predictions, notice patterns, compare observations and communicate what they discover.
The workshop supports scientific inquiry, critical thinking and the use of technology to extend human senses and understanding.
Experiences can be adapted to suit different ages and learning stages, making Inside the Beanstalk suitable for early learning, primary schools and OOSH.
Curriculum & Framework Connections
Inside the Beanstalk is designed to complement learning within the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), My Time, Our Place (MTOP) and Australian Curriculum, with the experience adapted to suit the participating group.
Workshop Inclusions:
Sustainable STEMÂ Duration approximately 60 minutes | Snappy STEMÂ Duration approximately 40 minutes |
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Workshop Requirements
Access to an electrical power outlet
Access to water tap
Access to tables and chairs
Chair for presenter
Ready to look Inside the Beanstalk?
Step into a world that’s usually hidden from view and give children the chance to discover just how much more there is to see when we look a little closer.

















