STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. In Australia, these areas of learning are guided by the National STEM School Education Strategy (2016–2026).
STEM education is more than teaching the four subjects separately – it’s also about bringing them together in a cross-disciplinary way. This approach helps children see real-world connections, builds curiosity, and strengthens problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
While STEM is an important part of a child’s learning, it also sits within a balanced education. Alongside literacy, the arts, and other subjects, STEM provides the foundational knowledge and skills young learners need to thrive in an ever-changing world.
1. Build & Learn Hub
Assembly Guides – Downloadable PDFs (A5 booklet style) with step-by-step build instructions for each toy.
How-To Videos – QR-linked video tutorials for tricky builds.
2. Curriculum Connection
Curriculum Mapping – Show how each toy links to Australian Curriculum codes (AC9), grouped by year level.
STEM Practices Posters – Infographics explaining "STEM Ways of Thinking, Knowing, Doing, Being".
Assessment Rubrics – Parent-friendly marking keys to track student progress.
3. Mission Brief Archive
A library of Mission Briefs (Commander Nova, Marina Sol storylines).
Searchable by toy code (e.g., R60 Satellite, A10A Tracking Car).
Printable Mission Checklists (like the Book Covers docs).
4. Interactive Learning Tools
Digital Worksheets – Workbook pages (graphs, charts, questions) that can be printed or completed online.
Data Log Templates – Blank tables for distance, time, voltage, etc., for experiments.
Bonus Missions – Extra challenges for advanced learners.
5. STEM Knowledge Base
STEM Explorer Articles – Easy-read articles like What Are Satellites? or How Tracking Cars Work.
Science Analogies – Explain amps, volts, gravity, etc., in kid-friendly metaphors.
Career Links – Short blurbs on real-life STEM jobs (engineer, coder, scientist).
6. Parent & Teacher Guides
STEM at Home Tips – How parents can extend learning with simple experiments.
Lesson Planning Tools – Adaptations of the STEM Connections Workbook, simplified for home learning.
STEM Practices Critiquing Checklists – Parent version to guide questioning during activities.
7. STEM Voyager Community
Cadet Achievements – Printable certificates for completed missions.
Upload Zone – A way (future expansion) for parents/students to share photos of their builds.
Newsletter Signup – “Mission Dispatches” with new toy releases, STEM news, and challenges.
8. Quick Links
FAQ Section (shipping, kit difficulty, replacement parts).
Glossary – Simple definitions of key STEM terms (e.g., algorithm, voltage, sustainability).
Download Centre – All PDFs, posters, and guides in one place.
