Homeschool STEM classes for Term 4 available to book NOW!
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!
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.
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1 hr 30 min
35 Australian dollars
Science and STEM classes for Secondary -aged children (1.5hr)
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1 hr 30 min
35 Australian dollars
Class Schedules for 2025
Term 4 Schedule
Primary-aged classes (fortnightly)
8th October - It’s Electrifying!
In this bright session students experiment with circuit kits to light up globes, make fans spin or buzzers sound. The session concludes by making a light up toy to take home!
22nd October - TECHNOLOGY - 3D printing
3D printing is becoming an easily accessible tool for the creation of a huge variety of products. In this session, students learn about all of the different applications of 3D printing, set the STEM Zone 3D printer to print an item during the session and then create their own piece to take home using our 3D printing pens.
5th November - Spirals in Nature
Spirals are everywhere in nature. In this swirly session, students investigate spirals and why nature has an abundance of them!
19th November - Plants need animals and animals need plants
Plants don’t have legs, so how have they populated the Earth? In this session, students will learn how plants and animals work together to create balanced and thriving ecosystems.
3rd December - Water & Mixtures
Water is amazing! In this session, students investigate some of the properties of water and conduct a number of dynamic chemical reactions in solution. A session kids LOVE!
Secondary-aged classes (fortnightly)
15th October - Out of this World!
In this session, students investigate the lifecycle of a star and how our sun compares to other stars in the Universe. They then investigate the planets in our solar system, their differences and characteristics as well as how they orbit around the sun.
29th October - TECHNOLOGY - 3D printing
3D printing is becoming an easily accessible tool for the creation of a huge variety of products. In this session, students learn about all of the different applications of 3D printing, set the STEM Zone 3D printer to print an item during the session and then create their own piece to take home using our 3D printing pens.
12th November - Chemical Capers!
Chemical reactions happen in solution, in gaseous mixtures, can be fast and slow. Students investigate a series of different types of chemical reactions in this dynamic session.
26th November - Movement & Orienteering
In this diverse session, students will learn the difference between distance & displacement along with the influence of the magnetic poles on the Earth. Students then create and complete courses around the building to find a hidden object using nothing but a compass and set of directions their peers have created.
10th December - Surprise Session
Come along and have a fun filled Science extravaganza to celebrate an amazing year in Science!
If you have a homeschool group that would like us to come and visit, please get in touch. We bring science lessons out to our community!
We may have extra pop-up events during the year, follow us on socials to stay in the loop.
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.
NOTE: for the safety of participants, all children and adults must wear close-toed shoes and all children must have their hair tied back.
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.
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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