Northam and Pingelly Primary Schools are among 100 schools that will receive funding to convert existing classrooms into science labs.
Each school will also receive $25,000 to purchase laboratory equipment and resources such as 3D models of the solar system and human anatomy, digital microscopes, 3D printers, virtual reality headsets, robotics kits and renewable energy kits.
Schools were selected based on their plans to grow and improve science education and prepare students with 21st century skills.
This latest round of funding from the state government will see a total of 31 schools in the Agricultural Region taking part in this program.
Local member Darren West said the funding is a way of preparing kids for the jobs of the future.
“A new science lab at this school will get students excited to learn the skills they’ll need in the 21st century,” he said.
“WA’s next generation will be inspired and supported right here in our community.”
Science Minister Dave Kelly said he hopes the new labs will encourage enthusiasm in the field.
“Having access to modern laboratories in primary school will encourage an interest in science from a young age, which will hopefully last a lifetime,” he said.
