• STEM Futures: Clean Energy and Careers

    Developed with the support of the Queensland Government through Queensland’s Clean Energy Workforce Roadmap and the Clean Energy Council, these resources are designed to inspire and equip students with the skills and knowledge needed for the future of clean energy. 

A Comprehensive Suite of Teaching Resources

This package features 28 lessons spanning from Years 7 to 12, covering core STEM subjects including Science, Maths, Design and Technology, as well as QCE subjects like Chemistry, Physics, and Science in Practice. The program focuses on renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, pumped hydro, and battery technology, providing real-world context and highlighting career pathways in the clean energy sector.

Bridging STEM Learning and Clean Energy Career Pathways

Teachers will find resources that build foundational STEM skills and promote awareness of exciting opportunities within this growing industry. Students will explore scientific principles, mathematical problem-solving, design thinking, and sustainability, helping them prepare for future careers while addressing the critical needs of transitioning to clean energy. Plus, the program showcases the Future Energy Jobs Guide, giving students a glimpse into the diverse roles available in this vital sector.

Units of work

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STEM Futures: Understanding Wind Power

  • Secondary
  • Year 7
  • Mathematics
  • Statistics
  • Science
  • Physics
  • Technology
  • Design and Technologies
  • Environmental
  • Energy
  • Sustainability
  • Economic
  • Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
  • Job Ready
  • Unit
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STEM Futures: Understanding Hydropower

  • Secondary
  • Year 8
  • Mathematics
  • Measurement
  • Science
  • Physics
  • Technology
  • Design and Technologies
  • Environmental
  • Energy
  • Sustainability
  • Economic
  • Design Thinking
  • Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
  • Job Ready
  • Unit
  • ...

STEM Futures: Efficiency and Ethics in Renewable Energy

  • Secondary
  • Year 9
  • Mathematics
  • Measurement
  • Science
  • Physics
  • Technology
  • Design and Technologies
  • Environmental
  • Climate Change
  • Energy
  • Sustainability
  • Economic
  • Design Thinking
  • Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
  • Job Ready
  • Unit
  • ...

STEM Futures: Renewable Innovation for a Sustainable Climate

  • Secondary
  • Year 10
  • Mathematics
  • Measurement
  • Science
  • Physics
  • Earth and Space
  • Technology
  • Design and Technologies
  • Environmental
  • Climate Change
  • Energy
  • Sustainability
  • Economic
  • Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
  • Job Ready
  • Unit
  • ...

STEM Futures: The Physics of Noise Control in Wind Farms

  • Year 11
  • Science
  • Physics
  • Unit
  • ...

STEM Futures: Investigating Energy in Australia

  • Secondary
  • Year 11 - 12
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STEM Futures: Sustainability and Electrochemistry in Battery Storage

  • Secondary
  • Science
  • Chemistry
  • Environmental
  • Energy
  • Sustainability

With Thanks to Our Partners

These resources have been developed in partnership with the Queensland Government through Queensland's Clean Energy Workforce Roadmap and alongside industry experts the Clean Energy Council.

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