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Reading Comprehension with Superstars of STEM

  • Reading Comprehension with Superstars of STEM

    Meet Australia's inspiring STEM leaders while boosting reading skills! These engaging one-page worksheets introduce students to the Superstars of STEM, an initiative that smashes gender assumptions about who can work in science, technology, engineering and maths. Perfect for English, Science, Maths, or Design and Technology classrooms, each worksheet features vocabulary builders and comprehension questions.

About Superstars of STEM

Superstars of STEM is a game-changing Australian initiative to smash gender assumptions about who can work in science, technology, engineering and maths. Since it was created by Science & Technology Australia in 2017, it has made a powerful contribution to tackling the serious gender inequity of visible diverse role models featured in the media as experts in STEM. Want to introduce your students to a Superstar? You can request a speaker for your school by hitting the button below.

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Superstars of STEM 2025 profile package

      2025 primary profile worksheets

                                        2025 secondary profile worksheets

                                                            Superstars of STEM 2023 profile package

                                                              2023 primary profile worksheets

                                                                                      About Science & Technology Australia (STA)

                                                                                      Science & Technology Australia (STA) is the peak body representing more than 235,000 diverse scientists and technologists. STA is a trusted voice – bringing expertise and evidence to public policy-making, enabling the work of science and technology, and championing diversity and inclusion.

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