FREE EDUCATORS EVENING ON SALE NOW — THURSDAY 15 MAY
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.
- Sensory-Friendly Session (all welcome): Bookings not required. From 3-4pm, we’re turning the sound down and creating a relaxed, fun and supportive atmosphere that welcomes people on the autism spectrum or with other access requirements to experience the museum. Queensland Museum Sensory Friendly Sessions create a supportive environment where people of all ages and needs can spend quiet time, wander at their own pace, and engage in conversations with museum staff. Please note, this session applies to the free museum exhibits and general spaces, and not to James Cameron: Challenging The Deep.
Classroom resources will be emailed prior to the event to support learning before and after Student Day.
Book now to submit your expression of interest. Our staff will be in contact to confirm your booking. For all enquires, email [email protected]
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to spark curiosity, inspire young minds, and ignite a passion for space exploration.
Make it a full day — adjoin your session with a general visit to the museum and our latest exhibition James Cameron: Challenging The Deep (tickets to be booked separately).
Entry
Entry is free, session bookings required.
Robots and Rocketry
9:30am– 11:00am
11:00am– 12:30pm LIMITED SPACES LEFT
12:30am–2:00pm LIMITED SPACES LEFT
Tech Driven Innovations panel
9:30am– 10:30am LIMITED SPACES LEFT
11:00am– 12:00pm
Sensory-Friendly Session
3–4pm, bookings not required
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
The sensory-friendly session from 3–4pm creates a quiet and supportive atmosphere that welcomes people on the autism spectrum.
Visit the Queensland Museum Tropics website for more information on accessibility.
More Information
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