Sunny Side Up

Welcome to Sunny Side Up Sustainable STEM workshop!

Welcome to Beyond the Beanstalk's Sunny Side Up! workshop, where children aged 2-5 and 5-12 embark on an enlightening journey into the world of solar energy. Designed to captivate and educate, this workshop offers a hands-on exploration of how solar energy works and its practical applications.

Overview:

In the Sunny Side Up! workshop, children will delve into the fascinating realm of solar energy, discovering how sunlight can be converted into heat and stored for future use. Through interactive activities and engaging experiments, they will learn about the power of the sun and how it influences various forms of energy.

Engaging Activities:

• Solar Robot Races: Children will power miniature robots using high-intensity solar torches, observing how light is transformed into motion. This hands-on activity introduces the exciting science behind solar energy and sparks curiosity about renewable power and engineering design.

• Heat Detectives: Using infrared temperature guns, students will test how different colours affect heat absorption. By comparing temperatures of various materials under light, they’ll explore real-world applications of thermal energy and deepen their understanding of heat, colour, and material properties.

• Light Play with Suncatchers and Mirrors: Children will experiment with mirrors and ready-made suncatchers to explore how light moves and reflects. By redirecting beams of light, they’ll uncover fascinating concepts like reflection, refraction, and how colour and transparency influence what we see.

• Solar-Inspired Art: In this creative station, students will harness sunlight to create one-of-a-kind artworks. By combining light, shape, and natural materials, they’ll explore the hidden effects of UV rays and leave with a personal piece that captures the power of the sun in a visual way.

Curriculum Integration

Sunny Side Up STEM Workshop is carefully crafted to align with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), My Time, Our Place (MTOP), and the Australian Curriculum. Our activities and resources are designed to meet educational standards while providing an exciting and interactive learning experience.

Workshop Inclusions:

Workshop Requirements

• Access to tables and chairs

• Chair for presenter

• Water tap

  
  

What is Sustainable STEM

Beyond the Beanstalk's Sustainable STEM workshops use everyday items to demonstrate innovative ways to repurpose materials, explore energy, and support sustainable gardening. Discover practical sustainability ideas to integrate into your centre. Each workshop provides reusable resources, allowing you to continue the experiments and projects long after our visit.

Suitable for ages:

This workshop is suitable for 2-5 years and 5-12 years.

Why Choose Beyond the Beanstalk?

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.

Comprehensive Support:

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Educators receive all necessary resources and support to facilitate learning and ensure a seamless workshop experience.