Summary
WSFQ Townsville 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.
SCHOOLS CAN CHOOSE FROM THREE FREE SESSIONS AT MUSEUM OF TROPICAL QUEENSLAND:
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:
- Great Barrier Reef and ReefHQ present an aquatic wonderland
- Dr Rob Bell’s Messy Science Show
- STEM Punks present STEM Innovation Sports
- Curiocity art workshop – ‘Future Foods’
- BOP industries – Hands-on tech activation – AR, AI and a robot Frill-necked Lizard!
- OzFish – all about the species that live in local waters
- Professor Tech and OzGrav : VR experiences
- The Invasive Species Council once again brings the Crazy Ant Trail to life
And much more!!
Ignite your students’ love for STEM and make your school group booking today, spaces are limited.
More Information
At each World Science Festival Queensland school session, students will enjoy fun science shows, a variety of tailored activities, action-packed demonstrations and will be encouraged to move around the venue to explore hands-on activities with robots, VR and all kinds of tech. As well as enjoying the museum itself!
Length of visit is usually around 2 hours for each school session. Schools can book into any one of the three sessions across the day noting that typically younger grades are booked in the morning sessions.
School Information
Bookings are free but 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.
Use the online booking form, or contact the Learning Officer via email or phone (07) 4726 0600 between 9.30am – 4pm Monday to Friday.
Accessibility
For patrons requiring special needs access, please refer here to the Museum of Tropical Queensland accessibility page.
Examine a range of insects and the purpose of their external features.
Explore the adaptations that assist the growth and survival of a range of organisms.
Participate in a community of inquiry to discuss the properties that make plastics useful and the impacts of plastics on the planet.
Cost
Free
Age Recommendation
Students - All year levelsSession Times
Session Times
2023 Student Day: Townsville
23 June 2023
390 mins 9:30am
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