Written by SNWA Monday, 13 August 2007 15:41
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Aquarium of WA (AQWA) A visit to AQWA is a unique opportunity to 12,000 km of Western Australia’s seas at Australia’s most spectacular aquarium … embark on an underwater journey from the rich kelp beds of the Great Southern to the tropical wonderland of coral reefs in the Far North in just a few hundred metres. AQWA has a range of exciting activities for schools and community groups, to educate, enthral and entertain. All of AQWA’s activities are linked to an ocean or calendar event and include a summary sheet including framework links and follow up activities for you to conduct in your classroom. |
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Botanical Gardens and Parks Authority (King’s Park)
King’s Park and the Botanical Gardens run a range of environmentally
friendly programs for students from K-11. Students can help Sam the
scarab beetle find his flower, see how little seeds grow big trees or
take a walk along the treetops to witness some of the most spectacular
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Department of Conservation and Land Management (CALM)
The Department of Conservation and Land Management offers schools,
teachers and students a variety of products and services designed to
foster awareness, appreciation and understanding of the natural
environment. The focus is on |
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Edward de Courcy Clarke Earth Science Museum
Have you ever wondered how diamonds form or where gold comes from?
Do you know what the centre of the Earth is made of or what zebra rock
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Fremantle Light and Sound Discovery Centre
The Fremantle Light and Sound Discovery Centre is a science experience and learn centre at the |
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Gravity Discovery Centre, Gingin
The Gravity Discovery Centre is an educational facility that engages students’ minds and creates excitement and interest in Science through hands-on involvement in experiments. We are linked closely to AIGO and now the Zadko telescope, both operating, “Real Live” research stations. As a result we have a constant influx of new information and data as well as scientists, some of whom are available for presentations to students. The GDC is one of the best equipped educational science facilities in Western Australia, aiming to encourage students to continue their science studies and eventually follow a career in science. |
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Herdsman Lake Wildlife Centre
For an eco-friendly and educational experience, take your students
to the Herdsman Lake Wildlife Centre, where they may encounter: A range
of native wildlife in their natural environment; the feeding habits of
a range of aquarium animals in the Wildlife Centre’s foyer; evidence of
how the Noongar and early white settlers lived and discovered the bush
tucker and swamp vegetation that was so important to their survival;
and learn more about he impact humans have on a wetland ecosystem.
Teachers are welcome to go and have a coffee and chat with the
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Horizon - The Planetarium A planetarium is an indoor venue that presents multi-media shows about our solar system and beyond. A planetarium show takes you on a journey through space. Although the shows are simulated, they accurately depict the look of the stars, sun, moon and planets. HORIZON - the Planetarium uses a full dome and digital images to immerse the audience in the wonders of the universe. The images are projected across the entire hemisphere of the planetarium dome, which wraps around the audience surrounding them in a 360 degree experience. Take your students to discover the universe, and then download Horizon’s handy activity sheets to complete the learning experience! |
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Naregebup: Rockingham Regional Environment Centre Naragebup’s mission is to provide constructive, integrated and educational programmes which promote the benefits of managing the environment to sustain quality of life. With this in mind their education office offers school excursions on a range of environmental topics, that may be tied in with Nyoongar experiences provided at Naragebup. These excursions are kept very affordable by the kind support of HIsmelt Corporation. Naragebup also offers ’Quality Living’ courses for adults on range of topics from worm farming and organic gardening through to green purchasing and sustainable living. Naragebup has also developed an accredited ’Living more with less’ program, proudly sponsored by BP Refinery Kwinana, which was launched in July 2005. |
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National Trust of Australia (WA) Golden Pipeline The Golden Pipeline offers the following opportunities for learning through the history of the Goldfields Water Supply Scheme (GWSS): Visit to the No 1 Pump Station at Mundaring Weir, where students participate in workshops that link Society & Environment with Technology & Enterprise, The Arts, Mathematics and/or English. A Learning Centre on site allows for full or half day visits; Golden Pipeline resources that will assist with your background knowledge and classroom activities available through the National Trust; Professional development for teachers and educators to gain background knowledge to the Goldfields Water Supply Scheme. It can be offered on site at No 1 Pump Station or at a venue of your choice; and Outreach programs, where National Trust education staff will deliver programs in your region or school. |
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http://www.nmdc.com.au/education/school-excursions.php The Naturaliste Marine Discovery Centre (NMDC) provides a range of hands-on and fun learning activities that will take you deep into the ocean, beneath the surface of our estuaries, through our freshwater rivers and lakes, and behind the scenes of aquatic science as it unfolds. School groups may choose to visit the NMDC for a guided tour to explore the interactive displays, aquaria and scientific viewing corridor; and/or one or more of our curriculum-linked, structured education activities. |
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Perth Mint The Perth Mint is the nation’s oldest operating mint and one of the oldest mints in the world still producing coins from its original premises. What will you see at The Perth Mint? Molten gold being poured to make a 200oz bar; Dramatic exhibits and a reconstructed 19th century Prospectors’ Camp; Australia’s largest collection of natural gold nuggets; Exquisite gold crystals and a marvellous selection of gold jewellery; Millions of dollars worth of brilliantly finished coins and medallions being struck on huge presses; The Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Victory Medals; A real gold bar weighing 400oz, which you can try to lift; Weighing scales which show what your weight is worth in gold; Medallions which can be engraved with your own message; and a coining press on which you can strike your own medallion! |
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Perth Observatory is Australia’s oldest continuously operating
professional observatory; it is the sole remaining fully-functional
state-funded observatory and one of WA’s oldest scientific
institutions. It has provided world-class research, education and
information services for over 100 years.
Its most popular service to the community are Star Viewing Nights.
During a night visit,Observatory astronomers show visitors the Moon and
planets (if they are available), star clusters, nebulae and distant
galaxies through a range of large telescopes. A ’computer tour of the
Universe’ will be conducted if star viewing is affected by cloudy
weather.
Other activities include: daytime guided tours of the museum and large telescopes; astronomy talks, lectures and demonstrations; astronomy workshops; and astronomy field nights (telescopes travel to your site). |
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Perth Zoo The living environment at Perth Zoo offers a range of learning experiences for all your students. Our education services are fully supported by pre-visit and post-visit activities as well as a range of teacher resource materials. The Zoo can provide a Zoo Lesson in one of its classrooms filled with animals; a tailor-made Zoo Tour; or a Zoo Quiz for your students. A range of special programs are also on offer, including an overnight education experience, Zoo Camp, Into Wildlife career seminars, Wild About Animals for children aged 10 to 15 and many others. |
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Ribbons of Blue Ribbons of Blue/Waterwatch WA is an environmental education network aimed at increasing community awareness and understanding about local water quality, and taking action for a better environment. Ribbons of Blue programs involve school students and community groups in monitoring water quality. Data collected from the sampling provides valuable information for identifying environmental problems and preparing management plans. Based on the outcomes of their monitoring, participating groups may develop action strategies to help manage any problems identified. The Ribbons of Blue program encourages a team oriented approach and fosters partnerships with local management authorities. |
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Scitech Scitech provides students and teachers with a range of science programs which are designed to promote hands-on, minds-on teaching and learning. As well as being one of Perth’s brightest, snazziest and most entertaining venues for school excursions, Scitech also makes sure kids all over the state get to enjoy the Scitech experience through the provision of Kids’ Science State and Science Roadshow - travelling science shows complete with planetarium, science exhibits and experiment kits, a maths show, a dedicated website and a professional development program! |
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West Australian Museum & Maritime Museum
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Western Power’s World of Energy Western Power offers professional development opportunities, school visits and a great range of educational programs on topics such as oil and gas, greenhouse emissions, understanding energy, electricity, and much more, for ages ranging from lower primary to secondary school. Programs are integrated with the school curriculum and cover a wide variety of energy and environmental issues. |
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