Summary
Explore the Queensland Museum’s extensive and priceless fossil collection to uncover some of Queensland’s most intriguing extinct creatures.
Students will hear thrilling stories about the animals that once roamed our planet as well as see a fossil jacket prepared in real time. Queensland’s quirky creatures won’t stay hidden for long as our scientific experts interrogate the fossils they left behind. Don’t miss this chance to be a part of an unforgettable adventure into the world of palaeontology!
This program explores Ethical Understanding, Science as a Human Endeavour and Science Inquiry, with key curriculum links in Biological Science for Years P,1,3-6, Earth Science for Years 4,6 and Technologies for Years P-6.
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Joanne Wilkinson
Joanne Wilkinson
Joanne Wilkinson is a Fossil Preparator in Geosciences of the Queensland Museum and has interests in developing preparation and conservation techniques to assist in the preservation of fossil material from...
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Kaylene Cooper
Kaylene Cooper
Dr Kaylene is the Manager of Wonder of Science at the University of Queensland and a vertebrate palaeontologist. Kaylene joined Wonder of Science as a Program Officer in 2018 and...
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Caitlin Syme
Caitlin Syme
Dr Caitlin Syme is a palaeontologist and collection manager for the Geosciences Collection at the Queensland Museum. Her speciality is taphonomy - the science behind how fossils form - and...
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Stacey Thomson
Stacey Thomson
Stacey Thomson, more affectionately known as Ranger Stacey is a television and radio personality, presenter, MC, wildlife communicator, writer and producer.
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Suitable for students in Years P – 3.
Curriculum Code links by year level
Year P: ACSSU002, ACTDEK004
Year 1: ACSSU017, ACSSU211, ACTDEK004
Year 2: ACTDEK004
Year 3: ACSSU044, ACTDEK011, ACTDEK013
School Information
To book, complete the QTIX School Group Booking Request form.
If you have any questions, please phone a QTIX Groups Bookings Officer on (07) 3840 7466.
Please note the student to adult ratio – please see our Information for Schools page for details.
Accessibility
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Extra Resources
Ignite a love for science in your classroom with I DIG Discovery, a free self-paced online program for teachers and students in years 4-6.
The Wild State Teacher Resource contains an overview of the gallery, key teaching points for each habitat, a glossary, curriculum links and exhibition floorplan.
Step back in time to 40,000 years ago in ancient Queensland, when supersized creatures roamed the land and inhabited inland rivers and lakes.
Cost
$10 per student
Location
Playhouse, QPAC, Corner Grey and Melbourne Streets, South Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Age Recommendation
Students Years P - 3Session Times
Session Times
Fossils! Queensland's Quirkiest Creatures (years P-3)
21 March 2024
60 mins 10:00am
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