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Yesterday marked our final face-to-face professional learning workshop as part of our 2026 STEM Projects. Working with almost 30 teachers from 11 different secondary schools we explored how solar powered rovers and drones can be used as a context for learning.

Based upon NASA's Perseverance Rover and Ingenuity Helicopter on Mars, we began with an exploration of the use of rovers in space and how forces impact a rovers movement. We conducted investigations into friction and drag before considering the impact that angles of elevation, decline and deviation have on movement characteristics.

Teachers had the opportunity to build and test their solar power rovers before we moved into the drones component of the day.

We developed understanding of the different aspects of forces that apply to drones/quadcopters and how these differ from that of an aircraft, before considering how torque and the axes of rotation are used to control the flight of a drone. Our day concluded with an opportunity to build a drone and do some test flights to build teacher capacity.

Thank you to for hosting us.

As part of these projects we now provide ongoing support through webinars as teachers begin to implement these programs into their school communities.

This year these projects will support improved STEM education in 60 different schools across 5 different projects. Having worked with more than 150 teachers over the past three weeks it is so pleasing to see the passion in ensuring that students are having the opportunity to not only build understanding and competence in a number of different curriculum areas but also in fields that have ever increasing workforce demands.

Over the last two days we have worked with 25 secondary school teachers from 9 different schools as part of our STEM Rocketry Project.

Day 1 saw a strong focus on understanding how the physics and mathematics of rocket launches can be tailored to a secondary school context. We considered how Newton's Laws of Motion can be used as a basis for learning about Rocketry. We explored how Centre of Mass and Centre of Pressure contribute to stability during flight, before teachers designed and then re-designed their bottle rockets, to achieve greater stability and apogee (altitude).

Day two focused on the use of model Rocketry to build on concepts taught during day one. We reviewed the model rocket safety code, explored phases of launch, then built, launched and analysed data from a series of rocket launches, including payload and multi-stage rockets.

The attending teachers have left with the knowledge and skills to be able to deliver the project in their own contexts.

Having students work through projects such as the Rocketry Project provides opportunities to not only explicitly teach STEM concepts but also build understanding of the differences between theoretical and experimental concepts. As the demand for STEM based skills in the workforce continues to grow, students having opportunities to learn in this way is vitally important.

Thank you to Marcellin College for hosting us over the last two days.

To find out more about our projects visit www.immersive-education.com.au or email [email protected] to be on our mailing list for the 2027 intake.

This week we move into our STEM Rocketry Project Professional Learning sessions, starting today with our Primary School cohort.

Our day began with an exploration of the forces acting upon a rocket during flight, including a series of practical activities to build teacher confidence and develop student understanding of these concepts.

We then moved into the application of these concepts into bottle rockets, exploring how Centre of Mass and Centre of Pressure contribute to stability during flight. Teachers designed and then re-designed their bottle rockets, to achieve greater stability and apogee (altitude).

Whilst focusing on explicitly building up knowledge and skills, we walked through the mathematical concepts that can be taught through this project, focusing on worked examples that can be used in a classroom environment.

We look forward to seeing these students continuing to build their knowledge and application of real world STEM concepts throughout the year.

To find out more about our projects visit www.immersive-education.com.au

Another day another professional learning workshop. This time for our Secondary Aviation project, with over 20 teachers from 10 different schools participating.

Today we increased our focus on the forces of flight, including exploring the multitude of factors influencing lift and drag and their implications on flight behaviours. With our Secondary school program we also have a stronger focus on investigation of the impact different control surfaces have on the flight characteristics of an aircraft and how data collected can be used for interpolation and extrapolation.

A blend of theory and practical components ensured teachers leave not only with a great understanding of the concepts explored, but also some means of modelling these concepts with students.

Thank you to for hosting us today in the Nash Learning Centre.

To find out more about this program or apply to join in 2027 visit www.immersive-education.com.au

Today we worked with almost 50 teachers from 20 different schools across Victoria, as we delivered the face-to-face professional learning workshop as part of our STEM Aviation Primary Project for 2026.

From covering the basics of forces, through to exploring Bernoulli's Principle and Axes of Rotation, teachers left the session with the theoretical knowledge required to deliver the project in their schools. We then built, tested and modified aircraft, applying these theoretical principles to improve flight characteristics such as speed and lift.

We concluded our day, considering the mathematical applications within the project, including unit conversion, measurement and percentage change.

We look forward to seeing the work these schools and their students will do across the course of the year.

Thank you to Stella Maris Catholic Primary School for hosting us today.

To find out more about our programs visit www.immersive-education.com.au

A great afternoon spent at Sacred Heart Primary School working with their Prep to Grade Six Teachers on the implementation of our STEM Rovers Program across the entire school in Term 1.

We explored concepts including friction, drag, electricity generation and solar power, before completing a series of practical activities designed to scaffold student understanding, whilst maintaining hands-on, real-world learning experiences for students.

We are looking forward to seeing the work students do across the Term.

Find out more about our courses at www.immersive-education.com.au

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Students who participate in overseas study tours demonstrate stronger academic engagement, critical thinking, and global awareness than those who learn solely within traditional classrooms. These experiences foster curiosity, independence, and a deeper understanding of how learning connects to the world around them.

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Social Connection: Shared travel experiences strengthen teamwork, collaboration, and emotional intelligence.

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Looking to provide your students with an STEM focused international tour that maximizes opportunities for learning?

Immersive Education's USA STEM Tours are for you.

We utilise our expertise as both teachers and travel industry experts to coordinate a tour that is tailored to your school and student needs.

Get in touch today to discuss your options for your school in 2026 and 2027 via [email protected]

Looking for an international tour for your school that emphasises the educational aspects in addition to the enjoyment for students?

Look no further. We utilise our extensive backgrounds in both the education and travel industries to make sure your students maximize their learning as part of our STEM Tours. Visit locations including the Kennedy Space Centre, Space Camp, Universal Studios, Florida Everglades, Full Sails University, Universal Studios and Disney, learning every step of the way through our tailored and customised programs.

For more information visit www.immersive-education.com.au or email [email protected]

Applications are now open for our 2026 STEM Grants and Projects intake. Join one of over 200 primary and secondary schools who have been supported by this program since 2020 to implement hands-on real-world STEM learning experiences.

For more information or to apply visit www.immersive-education.com.au

Great to see our Rocketry project in action. You can join our 2026 Grant & Project intake by applying through our website www.immersive-education.com.au