Bookings are open now for teachers and home educators to register their student groups for the 2025 World Science Festival Queensland Student Day in Townsville.
Educators can select from the below sessions:
- Robots and Rocketry (Years P–12): Hands on activities bringing robotics, aerospace, and engineering to life
- Launch your own rockets in Lift Off and aim for the stars.
- Dive into Roving Worlds, where you’ll explore robotics and coding to venture into new frontiers.
- Discover Surviving Space and learn about astrobotany – the science of growing plants beyond Earth
- Tech Driven Innovations (Years 7–12): This panel-style presentation followed by a Q&A will be presented in the Queensland Museum Tropics Theatre for secondary school students. The event will present the intersection of technology, biology, and engineering. Experts from Queensland Museum and The University of Queensland will delve into the transformative power of deep learning in fossil research, and the groundbreaking potential of cyborg insects in disaster response. Through these diverse perspectives, students will discover how nature’s principles and past discoveries inspire revolutionary solutions for today’s global challenges.
Classroom resources will be emailed prior to the event to support learning before and after Student Day.
Book now to secure your time slot preference. Our staff will be in contact to confirm final student numbers.
For all enquires, email Queensland Museum at [email protected]
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to spark curiosity, inspire young minds, and ignite a passion for space exploration.
Entry
Entry is free, session bookings required.
9:30am– 11:00am
11:00am– 12:30pm
12:30am–2:00pm
Age Recommendation
Prep – Year 12
Info for Schools
- Please proceed directly to the check-in area when you arrive. A WSFQ staff member will welcome you, give you an overview and ensure that students without photo permissions are given a sticker to signal to our photographers.
- Please leave all school bags on the bus or at school, as there is no storage available at the venue.
- Please ensure that students are adequately supervised during their breaks.
- Visiting groups should carry an appropriately stocked First Aid kit and accompanying supervisors should have current First Aid qualifications.
- A standard first-aid kit will be available at the event. We seek your cooperation in informing us of any first-aid / medical situations that may arise.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible. Visit the Queensland Museum Tropics website for more information on accessibility.
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