Can't visit the Australian Museum why not borrow a Museum in a Box®.
Museum in a Box® provides quality educational resources for students of all ages. Each themed box contains a treasure trove of real Museum specimens and artefacts, helpful hints, activities, ideas and information, such as:
- dioramas, mounted specimens, casts and models
- moulds and embedments
- books, posters and games
- CD ROMs, audio CDs and DVDs
- information panels and fact sheets
- teachers’ notes and activity booklets
Individual boxes are available each school term for set loan periods of three weeks and with 26 boxes to choose from there’s plenty of variety to discover. Visit our website for box contents, photographs and booking forms australianmuseum.net.au/Museum-in-a-Box
Also keep and eye out for Video Conferences with the Australian Museum and Museum in a Box® australianmuseum.net.au/Video-Conferencing/
Scenic World is the ideal place to introduce students to the natural environment of the World Heritage-listed area that is the Blue Mountains. There is no easier way to get to and from the ancient Jamison Valley than on the Scenic Railway and Scenic Cableway. The rides connect to the Scenic Walkway - almost three kilometres of elevated boardwalk along which students can observe the flora and fauna of the temperate rainforest; and learn about the mining heritage of the area. Teachers may lead their own tours ('Rides Only') or we can arrange for a trained guide to accompany the class ('Rides & Guide'). Children from Kindergarten to Year 8 will get the most out of the experience through a 'Rides & Guide' tour. This will normally start with a ride into the valley on the world's steepest passenger railway. The guide will escort the group along the walkway, past the old coalmines and through the rainforest. They will return to the cliff top on the cableway, a gentle 500 metre ride that offers spectacular views, including the Three Sisters, Orphan Rock and Katoomba Falls. During busy times, the trip may start with the cableway and return via the railway. Whether on a 'Rides Only' or 'Rides & Guide' tour, teachers will be able to use the Rainforest classroom on the walkway for review. The class may also take in a short and informative video about the area in the Scenic Cinema.
Company: Scenic World Street Address: Cnr Violet Street & Cliff Drive Katoomba NSW 2780 Australia Telephone: +61 47 800 200 or 1300 SKYWAY Facsimile: +61 2 4782 5675 Email: info@scenicworld.com.au Web Site: www.scenicworld.com.au
The Edge Cinema has coordinated the Blue Mountains Geography Field Work to meet the Geography Syllabuses. Students can learn about Australian geography and how to apply and communicate their new knowledge. Offers the ideal setting for teachers to target the following learning outcomes in this program: Human impact on the Blue Mountains Environmental management Interactions of people with environments including local, regional and national Conservation Ecological sustainability Tourism and its impacts Physical processes European impact Geographical diversity The programme can also be customised to suit teachers' requirements.
