Virtual reality, robotics and future foods were the three workshops our Year 7 and 8 students could take part in on a recent excursion to Ballarat Tech School.  The students rotated through each workshop on the day long excursion hearing from the BTS teachers on each topic before getting hands on to explore the exciting world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths).  The future foods workshop gave the students an opportunity to hear about algae, fungi, edible insects and alternative meats, as sources of food.
The Ballarat Tech School, hosted by Federation University, is a shared learning centre established by a partnership of local schools, industry partners, higher education providers and other stakeholders in the region.
The Ballarat Tech School is a centre of STEM excellence that engages students from partner schools in a high-tech learning environment with innovative learning programs that challenge students to solve problems in a real-world context.