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A Look at Bees Through the New Science Syllabus
Minecraft / Programming / Science / Stage 1 / Technology / With this book we can..

A Look at Bees Through the New Science Syllabus

Posted on: October 21, 2025October 23, 2025

The New Science Syllabus The new syllabus has fewer outcomes and more open-ended questions which will be exciting for some educators. Explore the new syllabus on the NESA […]

Literature and STEM
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Literature and STEM

Posted on: November 18, 2024November 18, 2024

The Design Process Picture books offer a great starting point for STEM thinking. Read The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires and compare the plot to the design […]

Book an Adventure with Jess McGeachin
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Book an Adventure with Jess McGeachin

Posted on: September 11, 2024September 11, 2024

Book Week 2024 has been and gone and whilst we should be resting, many teacher librarians are now pondering the amazing opportunities the 2025 book week theme will […]

The Power of Minecraft
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The Power of Minecraft

Posted on: June 18, 2018July 22, 2018

Following a fun-filled term exploring energy forces using Minecraft we are starting to compile a portfolio of our projects. Stay tuned for more examples like this! ;

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I am the Teacher Librarian at St Therese's Primary School, New Lambton, NSW, Australia and a MIE Fellow. I hope you find my ideas and resources helpful....Lynette Barker

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