STEM for Schools
Nanogirl supports STEM education with curriculum-aligned teaching resources and impactful live science performances.
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STEM in Schools—Professional Development AI in the Classroom (and the Staff Room)
Register your interest to know more about AI Professional Development examining and evaluating the benefits and risks of using AI tools and platforms with your kura, kaiako and tamariki. Understand how AI can transform teaching, learning and assessment in a hands-on PD session that you can implement in your kura.
Nanogirl’s STEMSTARS makes STEM lessons easy
Designed just for teachers, STEMSTARS makes it easy to run inspiring, hands-on STEM lessons in your classroom.
With captivating stories and practical activities that bring STEM concepts to life, kids will work together to experiment and solve problems. Likewise, the STEMSTARS Programme will give you the confidence to lead your class on a STEM journey of discovery.
Thanks to our partner, Genesis School-gen, this curriculum-linked resource is now available to order on a ‘Buy One, Give One’ basis—all schools have the opportunity to access STEMSTARS, no matter their budget or circumstance.
Superhero Science Assembly Shows
Brilliantly fun superhero science shows for primary and intermediate schools
Nanogirl Superhero Science assembly shows are engaging and impactful live science performances delivered by expert science communicators. With spectacular experiments and an engaging narrative, it’s no wonder students love Nanogirl Science Assemblies!
PD for Teachers
Interactive STEM sessions for primary and intermediate school teachers
Practical Professional Development workshops will empower you to facilitate inspiring and engaging STEM lessons right in your classroom! Learn from experienced and qualified scientists or engineers who will teach your team fun and easy experiments and leave you with printable curriculum packs. Choose from One-hour, Full day or NEW Multi-session PD sessions.
Free STEM Science Resources for Teachers
Curriculum-aligned materials to help you to confidently and successfully bring STEM to life in your classroom.
Simple experiments, instructional videos and downloadable lesson plans for classes aged 6-14, will help you teach future-critical STEM skills and inspire a lifelong curiosity amongst your students. No expensive lab equipment required!
Teacher Packs
Bring the scientific world of New Zealand’s amazing insects to your classroom!
Packed with entertaining educational activities and experiments, profiles of native New Zealand insects and interviews with real scientist role models—your students are sure to love Nanogirl’s Super World!
The book is designed with accessibility in mind and is filled with hands-on activities that can be easily adapted to suit the needs and abilities of each class. It’s designed for reading ages 8-11 but there are plenty of pictures for younger children to follow.
Each teacher pack includes the hardcover book and an additional 10 magnifying bug viewers—enough for a class to share between 2-3 children, working in pairs or small groups to find and observe all sorts of clever creatures!
Available now in our online shop.