STEM Space programs
Panel discussion about STEM space programs.
Workshop abstract
In this session, STEM Project Officers from the SISP program highlight successful space related projects from their Academies of STEM Excellence and are joined by the Powerhouse Museum. The workshop features prominent partnership initiatives, including Cyber Cities, Aldrin Maps, and the Powerhouse Space Program.
Presenters
Shane Dryden
STEM Project Officer
Ben Moore
STEM Project Officer
Dr Scott Sleap
STEM Curriculum Support Advisor 7–12,
STEM Industry School Partnerships (SISP) Program
Warren Reynolds
STEM Project Officer
Space programs reference sheet
Space programs squawk and talk – workshop resource
Learning objectives
Reference sheet provides teachers with an understanding of the Exolab, Aldrin Maps, and Cyber City projects, including their goals, components, and relevance to STEM education.
Curriculum alignment
Science
Engineering
iSTEM specialised topic
– Design for space: Critical problem solving
– Mechatronics and robotics
– Cyber security and PBL
Computing Technology 7–10
– Building mechatronics and autonomous systems