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What this lab looks like in practice.

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STEM Guru

Turn concepts into models, evidence and ideas.

STEM & Tinkering Lab — A hands-on maker environment connecting science and mathematics with engineering design and real-world problems.

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What your school builds

A complete environment—not a collection of equipment.

Stronger concept applicationExperimentation and measurementEngineering design habitsReflection and presentation

Recommended lab zones

Every space has a learning purpose.

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Explore & Observe

02

Build & Make

03

Measure & Test

04

Materials Library

05

Collaboration

06

Exhibition

Class-band project examples

Progressive challenges with visible outcomes.

Classes 1–2

Strong Paper Bridge

Structures
Classes 3–5

Wind-Powered Vehicle

Energy
Classes 6–8

Earthquake-Safe Tower

Engineering
Classes 9–12

Low-Cost Water Tester

Scientific design

Implementation workflow

Ten accountable steps from planning to annual growth.

Each stage ends with a visible deliverable so school teams always know what is complete and what comes next.

  1. 01

    Curriculum Audit

    Review priority concepts and existing facilities.

    Deliverable: STEM opportunity map
  2. 02

    Concept Mapping

    Map subjects, classes and high-impact concepts.

    Deliverable: Concept-to-project matrix
  3. 03

    Maker-Space Design

    Plan safe activity, build, test and display zones.

    Deliverable: Maker-space layout
  4. 04

    Material Selection

    Select tools, kits, materials, storage and consumables.

    Deliverable: Material architecture
  5. 05

    Challenge Calendar

    Connect monthly challenges to curriculum priorities.

    Deliverable: Integrated challenge calendar
  6. 06

    Lab Readiness

    Install, label, organise and perform safety checks.

    Deliverable: Ready-to-use lab
  7. 07

    Facilitator Training

    Train teachers in questioning and the design cycle.

    Deliverable: Facilitation playbook
  8. 08

    Design Cycle Launch

    Observe, imagine, build, test and improve solutions.

    Deliverable: Student project cycle
  9. 09

    Reflection & Rubrics

    Assess journals, models, reasoning and presentations.

    Deliverable: Assessment portfolio
  10. 10

    Exhibit & Refresh

    Showcase work, replenish materials and refresh challenges.

    Deliverable: Exhibition and refresh plan

Teacher enablement

Safety, operating procedures, pedagogy, lesson rehearsal and launch support prepare teachers to lead confidently.

Assessment & support

Rubrics, portfolios, demonstrations, usage review and annual planning turn lab activity into measurable progress.

Ongoing partnership

Maintenance guidance, material replenishment, project refreshes and improvement reviews keep the programme active.

Plan your implementation

Turn this workflow into a school-specific roadmap.

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