Tools for Schools

In today's technological landscape, robotics is an essential part of STEM education. Here are some reasons why: Robotics learning provides hands-on learning opportunities for students, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills that are essential for success in the 21st century workforce.The integration of robotics in agriculture can help to increase efficiency, productivity, and accuracy while reducing the need for...

Python has become one of the most popular programming languages in recent years, and for good reason. It is a high-level, general-purpose programming language that is versatile, easy to learn, and has a wide range of applications. Python's popularity has led to an increase in demand for programmers who can use it, and students who learn Python today will have...

The 2023 Queensland Pedal Prix Super Series is shaping up to be an exciting event for cycling and STEM enthusiasts in the state. This annual race is for single seat, school entered, racing Human Powered Vehicles, to compete in a series of eight endurance races. The event takes place over several months, with races held at various locations throughout the...

Currently one in nine Australian children suffer from Asthma attacks. This statistic is expected to increase. A significant portion of yearly hospitalizations for childhood asthma occur in February. Upon returning to school, various factors such as increase in dust and closed classroom windows, stress, environmental changes, allergens, and less stringent asthma management during the holidays can trigger asthma symptoms in...

Everyone knows how useful WD-40 is. But did you know why it’s called WD-40? Or, what WD-40 was originally designed for? Or, how many applications WD-40 has? Read on to discover the surprisingly interesting, and wonderful world of WD-40. The history of WD-40 It all began in 1953, when a plucky start-up named Rocket Chemical Company set out to create...

Prolonged exposure to high levels of noise can cause permanent hearing loss. Fortunately, out of all the many potential workshop injuries, hearing impairment is one of the most preventable with the use of appropriate PPE, such as earmuffs and earplugs. But, which hearing protection is best? Firstly, let’s break down what harmful noise actually is. The Australian Standard AS/NZS 1270:2002: Acoustics...

The Emblaser 2 is a compact desktop laser cutter and engraver that is the perfect combination of ease-of-use, versatility, size, safety and power. Designed, engineered and proudly made in Australia, the Emblaser 2 can cut, mark and engrave cloth, cardboard, paper, leather, wood, plastics and so much more. However, there may be some confusion around exactly what acrylic products can...

What are TVOCs? The Total Volatile Organic Compound (TVOC) level is a measurement of the sum of all of the Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) found in an air sample.  “Organic” means it has at least one carbon atom. “Volatile” means it is a gas under normal atmospheric conditions, so it has low boiling point and a high vapour pressure. That...

If you are like me, hay fever and pet allergens are making Spring a time of absolute misery. Many Australians will spend the coming months conducting a symphony of sniffing, sneezing and the sound of scratching our reddened, allergy-ridden eyeballs. Foremost on our blurry minds will be the quest to reduce pollens and allergy symptoms. Fortunately, studies show the use...