Year 5, 6 & 7 school programs
Trails
Trainspotting Trail
Upper primary students can use this trail to explore the museum in greater depth.
Programs
Energy and Change: Trains through Time
This 10 week program explores the origins of Queensland Rail. Students will examine how different types of trains are made and powered. They will also develop an understanding of the different forms of energy that have been used to power trains.
Energy Challenge: Future Trains
This engaging classroom challenge, will encourage students to become active decision makers. They will be given an opportunity to create an ecologically sustainable future for rail. This program provides new techniques for getting hands on and interactive in the classroom.
Simple Machines
This 10 week program explores the types and uses for simple machines in everyday life. Students will complete observation and problem solving exercises.
Workshops
Simple Machines
This workshop is a hands-on approach to learning about simple machines. It can be tailored to suit children aged 7-13 years. The workshop will give students an opportunity to explore simple machines using specialised LEGO kits and will look at how simple machines can be used at home, school and in the railway.
Bookings are essential and charges apply.
Wood Workshop
The Wood Workshops will allow students to exercise their physical and creative skills. Using vices, hammers, nails, bolts and screws students will create their own wooden toy train. Sessions are suitable for children aged 5-12 years. Sessions are supported by a package of pre and post visit activities.
Bookings are essential and charges apply.
Into the Vault
Discover the Museum collections not currently on display and develop an understanding of the role Museums play in protecting and preserving the past. Sessions are suitable for children aged 12 - 17.
Bookings are essential and charges apply.
