Our Goal

The Primary + STEM website aims to create a central online portal of resources for Victorian primary school teachers of STEM, and parents.

Resources for Teachers

Teachers require pedagogical knowledge, skills, resources, and support to creatively and effectively provide students with a sense of mastery and engagement in the teaching of STEM subjects. Through Primary + STEM, we hope to provide a curated selection of resources to empower teachers with knowledge and activities for teaching STEM to primary school children in creative ways.

Resources for Parents

Parents play a significant role as influencers of girls’ career choices. However, some parents may be unable to provide guidance of career options beyond traditional conceptualisations of STEM careers e.g. scientist, engineer, and mathematician. Through the resources on Primary + STEM, we hope to share with parents the nuanced nature of the STEM industry sector, and the depth of roles and career opportunities that lie within it.

Our Research Team

Special Thanks

Primary + STEM was realised through the generous support of The Invergowrie Foundation. The primary focus of the Foundation is to advance the education of girls and women within Victoria. It was established in 1992 as a public charitable trust made possible through the McPherson Family gift of 1933.

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Thanks also to Vikki Petraitis for writing STEM Storytime,  Georgie Armstrong for website design and illustration, and Ivy Tower for digital services.