STEM // Links

  1. Resources by the Australian eSafety Commissioner
  2. Kids Resources @ eSafety.gov.au
  3. Kids Help Line Australia
  4. Australian Institute of Family Safety – Online Safety
  5. Staying Safe Online – Queensland Government

Helping Kids Stay Safe Online

  1. Smithsonian Science Education Centre – STEM Resources
  2. Science Buddies
  3. STEM Learning @ NASA for P-4
  4. Ok Go Sandbox
  5. NASA Space STEM
  6. Young Minds Inspired – STEM Activities
  7. Microsoft STEM Activities
  8. ABC Education
  9. ABC Early Education
  10. PBS Learning Media
  11. Science Week Australia
  12. Khan Academy
  13. Bebras Australia
  14. Stem.Org.Uk – STEM learning resources for educators, parents, code clubs
  15. HowtoSmile.org
  16. STAR Portal – Collection of STEM Resources by Australian Government

STEM Learning Resources

  1. Design games, animation, interactive programs with Scratch from MIT
  2. BBC Makecode – Program the BBC micro:bit : The board to start your STEM learning journey with. Code, make, build, learn electronics, explore robotics, etc. Imagination is the only limit.
  3. mBlock IDE – Code in Scratch, Learn electronics with the Arduino, Program mBlock Robots
  4. Python programming with blocks using Edublocks
  5. MakeCode Arcade – Design your own games : Create games for miniature consoles like the Kittenbot Meowbit.
  6. MakeCode for Circuit Playground Express – Design and code with the Circuit Playground Express from Adafruit
  7. MakeCode for Chibitronics Chip : Explore paper circuits and basics of electronics with the Chibitronics Chip board.
  8. MakeCode for the Lego Mindstorms : Code, make, create with LEGO and Makecode
  9. Microsoft Makecode – Creating engaging computer science learning experiences that support a progression path into real-world programming
  10. Program your Arduino and learn fundamentals of electronics
  11. 3D printing with TinkerCAD

Online Coding Editors & Development Platforms

Youtube STEM Channels

  1. Erase All Kittens (Free, Commercial) : HTML, CSS, Javascript, etc.
  2. Blockly Games : Block coding for 5-7 year olds
  3. Codemonkey (Free, Commercial) : Coffeescript
  4. Codecombat (Free, Commercial) : Python, Javascript, HTML, Web Development, Computer Science fundamentals, etc.
  5. Makecode Minecraft (Free) : Code, create and play with your own creations within the world of Minecraft.
  6. Code.org – Hour of code (Free) : Free coding resources covering a host of platforms.
  7. Tynker (Free, Commercial) : Commercial coding resources for kids.
  8. Crunchzilla : Interactive Javascript programming

Online Coding Platforms

  1. CodeClub (Free, Volunteer run) 
  2. CoderDojo (Free, Volunteer run)

Code Clubs

  1. GIST – The Girls In STEM Toolkit
  2. SciGirls @ PBS Media
  3. Girls In Tech @ Digital Technologies Hub Australia
  4. Tech Girls – STEM Resources
  5. Tech Bridge Girls – Role Models Matter
  6. Code Like A Girl
  7. Made With Code by Google
  8. PC4G // Programming Challenge For Girls
  9. STEM Camp for Girls by University Of Wollongong, Australia
  10. Girls Programming Network @ University Of Sydney
  11. Girls and Women in STEM – Smithsonian Science Education Center
  12. Women In Stem Guide @ Maryville University
  13. Girls Who Code
  14. Society Of Women Engineers

STEM Challenges & Opportunities for Girls

  1. Learning @ Sparkfun
  2. Learning @ Adafruit
  3. Activities @ Sparkfun Education
  4. Digital Technologies Hub Australia
  5. Coding resources from the Australian Computing Academy
  6. BBC micro:bit – Curated list of resources
  7. Google Computer Science First (Free)
  8. Google – Made With Code
  9. micro:bit of Things
  10. Code & Learn To Fly A Drone : Amazon Fire Tech Champ

Hands on STEM Activities – Coding, Electronics, Robotics, etc.

  1. Beanz – Kids, Code, Computer Science
  2. Careers With STEM – STEM Careers website
  3. SMORE Magazine – Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math
  4. Double Helix – Technology, Science, Engineering, Math
  5. MagPi – The Raspberry Pi Magazine (Free)
  6. HackSpace – Magazine for hackers (Free)
  7. MicroMag – The micro:bit community magazine (Free)
  8. eBooks from the Raspberry Pi Foundation (Free)

STEM Magazines & Books

  1. Engineer Girl – Engineering activities for kids
  2. Teach Kids Engineering – Engineering activities for kids
  3. Teach Engineering – Resources for teaching Engineering from K-12
  4. Engineering is Elementary – Engineering resources for teachers
  5. Science for MakerSpaces – Smithsonian Science Education Centre

 Engineering Learning / Activities

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