2023 Student Day: Ipswich
11 August 2023
9:30am - 9:30am

THE WORKSHOPS RAIL MUSEUM

Summary

WSFQ Ipswich Student Day is designed to engage students in stimulating and inspiring experiences that showcase careers in STEM, including discussions with scientists, hands-on activities and exciting science shows.

Students will explore STEM through self-led exploration, giving them access to hands-on science activities, real life scientists and fascinating displays. The day will also include pop-up science shows and inspiring talks from STEM Professionals showcasing STEM careers and career pathways.

There are three sessions available to book:

Session 1 Primary School
Superfun Science Show: 9.30am-10.15am
Museum-wide Science Activities: 10.15am-11.15am

Session 2 Primary School
Superfun Science Show: 11am-11.45am
Museum-wide Science Activities: 11.45am-12.45pm

Session 3 Mixed Grades with High School focus
Superfun Science Show: 12.30pm-1.15pm
Museum-wide Science Activities: 1.15pm-2.15pm

 

GET HANDS-ON WITH THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES:

  • Dr Rob Bell’s Messy Science Show
  • Wild Rangers Wildlife Encounter Show
  • Red Rocket 3  – rock music of science/science of music
  • STEM Punks present STEM Innovation Sports
  • ‘Fantastic Fungi Forest’ installation and art workshop
  • Curiocity art workshop – ‘Future Foods’
  • Cross River Rail
  • IntegratedSTEM’s Big Science Stall
  • See Under Sea
  • Coral Watch
  • Urban Utilities – Beneath the Streets
  • BOP industries – Hands-on tech activation
    And much more!!

 

More Information

School Information
Bookings are essential for all schools and groups.

Our Booking Officer is available to assist with your planning according to group sizes, focus topics and any group members with special needs.

To make a booking please complete the online booking form or contact our Bookings Officer on +61 (07) 3432 5100 Monday to Friday 9:30am to 4:00pm.

Accessibility
For patrons requiring special needs access, please refer here to The Workshops Rail Museum accessibility page.

2022 WSFQ: Curriculum Links for Schools
I am a Scientist: Investigating Insects

Examine a range of insects and the purpose of their external features.

Fantastic Features: Teacher Resource

Explore the adaptations that assist the growth and survival of a range of organisms.

Plastic Planet: Community of Inquiry

Participate in a community of inquiry to discuss the properties that make plastics useful and the impacts of plastics on the planet.

Cost

Free

Location

THE WORKSHOPS RAIL MUSEUM, North Ipswich, QLD,

Age Recommendation

Students - All year levels

Session Times

2023 Student Day: Ipswich

11 August 2023

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