Homeschool STEM classes for Term 4 are available for booking!
Explore Science & STEM in a collaborative environment with professional scientists & qualified teachers
We offer STEM sessions at our learning centre in Drouin to engage our local students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics and support our homeschooling community.
Different hands-on activities each session
Science investigations and experiments
STEM challenges and projects
Sessions align with the Victorian Curriculum
Our teachers previously worked as scientists and became teachers to share their passion and knowledge. We explore student interests and are flexible during the sessions to accommodate the needs and curiosity of the group!
IMPORTANT: Get Messy Booking Terms
CHOOSE the sessions your child attends with a flexibility of dates to accommodate your family plans.
Simply choose the class you want to attend, fill in the booking form with your important information, and come along for a great learning experience in a fun group environment.
Book your class
Fortnightly classes for Primary-aged children
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1 hr 30 min
35 Australian dollars
Fortnightly classes for Secondary -aged children
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1 hr 30 min
35 Australian dollars
Why choose STEM Zone?
Head of Science, St Paul's Anglican Grammar School
"Carissa and Julia know how students learn and how to teach those tricky concepts, so that all students reach those “ah ha!” moments we all seek! With a high level of commitment to improving student learning outcomes, we benefit from their expertise and ability to creatively problem-solve. Their skill set is as diverse as it is robust, encompassing all the science disciplines, and they strive to always provide an exceptional educational experience that drives the students to achieve their very best".
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Class Schedules for Term 4
Term 4
15th October - ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Primary - Geology
In this mind bending session, children will re-create the avalanche experiment that investigates the angle of repose. What happens when 2 different types of sand are mixed? Do they always stay mixed or is there a way to separate them into layers?
Secondary - Chemistry & Light
Ever wondered about bioluminescence and UV reactive chemicals. Students investigate both in this amazing session.
29th October - CHEMISTRY
Primary - Natural Chemistry.
Children will love this session looking at how dyes are created from our natural materials and how they behave in interesting ways using Chemical Principles! They can even make paint to create a unique artwork. Your kids will love this scientific exploration into colours of our natural world.
Secondary - Titration Chemistry.
The quintessential Chemistry experiment where students use a wide range of scientific Titration glassware to determine the concentration of ethanoic acid in vinegar. This multi-step investigation models scientific thinking, precision, validity and the scientific method.
12th November - PHYSICS
Primary - Simple Machines
In this twisting and turning session, students investigate the six simple machines that form the basis of our modern machinery. This fun filled session will have your child working with the laws of physics!
Secondary - Measuring Forces
In this action packed session, children investigate friction and its effect on the movement of objects. With the help of Newton Meters, students find out just how much force it takes to move different objects. This might just surprise you!
26th November - BIOLOGY
Primary - Microscopy
Dive into the tiny microscopic world using our 2 types of amazing microscopes. How can we make sure our money is real? What are the differences between salt and sugar? Visualise the building blocks of life - the cell!
Secondary - DNA Extractions
DNA has the instructions for all life on Earth. But what does it actually look like? Where is it? In this amazing session, students model what DNA looks like and then perform an experiment to extract the DNA from fruit.
10th December - STEM CHALLANGE
Primary - Mobile Forces
In this ultimate engineering challenge students will create their own three tiered, balanced mobile investigating how mass and gravity interact in this fun filled problem solving session.
Secondary - Batteries
Batteries convert chemical energy into electrical energy. By designing batteries in a certain way, we can harness that electrical energy and make it a current to flow through a circuit. In this awesome STEM challenge students learn how a battery works and then try to construct one out of household items.
Booking Terms & Conditions - Homeschool STEM Program
Full payment is required at the time of booking online.
Bookings close when classes are full, maximum of 20 participants per class.
You can book up to 4 participants at a time. Please include all the names and ages etc. in the 1 booking form - we are unable to do separate forms.
You can cancel or reschedule your booking to another class up to 3 days before the start time of the class (to allow for others to book).
STEM Zone reserves the right to cancel a session due to unforeseen circumstances, or for numbers that are not viable to run the session. There is a minimum number of 5 children to run the class. Tell your family and friends to come to avoid disappointment. All participants will be contacted as soon as possible, and if rescheduling is not possible then a credit note will be offered for the following term.
If the participant cannot attend a session, then due to hire charges, wages, preparation and material costs, this session is not refundable and a credit note cannot be given. No refunds or credits will apply in this instance because the opportunity for another child to attend in your place is not possible.
Email or call us with any questions.