Let's Learn STEM: How Things Work

In this ongoing course, learners will explore a range of Science subjects in a fun and interactive way. This course aims to provide meaningful learning experiences for young explorers.

Each class will include a range of teaching methods and activities that are designed to engage the learners in both a hands-on and minds-on way. Classes will include experiments, Q&A, quizzes, games, worksheets, videos and much more.  Learners will be encouraged to observe, explore, question and share what they learn. A variety of methods are used to support learners and cater for different learning styles and needs. 

What is taught in this course?

Week of 5/5/25 - How do lava lamps work?
Week of 12/5/25 - How does a gumball machine work?
Week of 19/5/25 - How does a speaker box work?
Week of 26/5/25 - How does a microwave work?
Week of 2/6/25 - How is tomato sauce made?
Week of 9/6/25 - How does a piano work?
Week of 16/6/25 - How do beavers build dams?
Week of 23/6/25 - How does an escalator work?
Week of 30/6/25 - How does popcorn pop?
Week of 7/7/2025 - How is yoghurt made?
Week of 14/7/2025 - How is paper made?
Week of 21/7/2025 - How does a 3D printer work?
Week of 28/7/2025 - How does a toilet flush?
Week of 4/8/2025 - How is bread made and sliced?
Week of 11/8/2025 - How do geckos' feet work?
Week of 18/8/2025 - How do submarines work?
Week of 25/8/2025 - How do digital cameras work?
Week of 1/9/2025 - How do fitness trackers work?
Week of 8/9/2025 - How do trebuchets work?
Week of 15/9/2025 - How is bubblegum made?
Week of 22/9/2025 - How do solar panels work?
Week of 29/9/2025 - How do chopsticks work?
Week of 6/10/2025 - Why don't cranes fall over?
Week of 13/10/25 - What causes acid rain?
Week of 20/10/25 - How do racing cars go so fast?
Week of 27/10/25 - How is candy made?
Week of 3/11/25 - How does laser eye surgery work?
Week of 10/11/25 - Why don't cruise ships sink?
Week of 17/11/25 - How do hot air balloons work?
Week of 24/11/25 - How do maglev trains work?
Week of 1/12/25 - How do electric cars work?
Week of 8/12/25 - How do eggs boil?
Week of 15/12/25 - How do fireworks work?
Week of 22/12/25 - How do electric guitars work?
Week of 29/12/2025 - What are silicon chips?
Week of 5/1/2026 - How do bar codes work?
Week of 12/1/2026 - How does a sundial work?
Week of 19/1/2026 - How do a lock and key work?
Week of 26/1/2026 - How do digital scales work?
Week of 2/2/2026 - How do windmills work?



Classes will include all elements of STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. These are all areas of learning that our kids need to be comfortable with to excel in the future. STEM makes creators, thinkers, problem solvers, doers, innovators, and inventors.

Please note, there will be reading and writing tasks in some classes. There will also be maths challenges that suit the theme of the week. Please do check the whole description when choosing this course for your learner. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions.