Our general secondary visit is designed to engage students with multiple aspects of geoscience. The program includes presentations by education staff on the use of different datasets including how satellite and earthquake data can be used to make informed decisions, followed by time to explore our hands on displays guided by an activity sheet. Students will ‘touch the Moon’, explore the National Mineral and Fossil Collection, analyse different datasets on display, and discuss the limitations of old measurement technologies.

This program is designed for students completing the Earth and Space sciences unit ‘describe how weathering, erosion, transportation and deposition cause slow or rapid change to Earth’s surface'. The Weathering and Erosion program focuses on changes that occur in rocks and the landscape as a result of geological processes, and how fossils can give us clues to the past.

The Natural Hazards program focuses on earthquakes and tsunamis. Students examine real earthquakes recordings made by Geoscience Australia seismometers and learn how and where earthquakes and tsunamis are likely to happen. Students will also learn about the National Earthquake Alerts Centre at Geoscience Australia and its role in tsunami warnings.

This program is designed for students completing the Earth and Space science unit ‘describe the key processes of the rock cycle and examine how the properties of sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks reflect their formation and their use’. The rock cycle program focuses on minerals as the building blocks of rocks, identifying rocks using their characteristics, and looking at mineral properties, such as lustre, hardness, and streak. The hands-on component includes identifying mystery rocks, viewing the National Mineral and Fossil Collection, and exploring our hands on displays.

This program is designed for students completing the Earth and Space sciences unit ‘investigate tectonic activity and describe the scientific evidence for the theory of plate tectonics’. The Plate Tectonics program concentrates on the mechanisms of plate tectonics and uses technology to examine the evidence that supports the theory including earthquake depth and frequency, and volcanic activity around the world.

Earth and Environmental Science students will be provided with experiences tailored to the needs of their class. This may include a focus on geological time and dating rocks or on geohazards and earthquake monitoring. We might visit behind the scenes at Geoscience Australia or organise specialist presentations by practising geoscience professionals to look deeper into relevant Earth science topics. Please contact us to discuss details.

We are happy to tailor programs for your group to tie in with a specific geography or Earth science unit. Please contact the Education Team at education@ga.gov.au or on 02 62499673 to discuss your visit options.

Our general primary visit is designed to engage students with multiple aspects of geoscience. Education staff guide students through everyday uses of some rocks, minerals, and elements, and explore the movement of tectonic plates and how this movement impacts landscapes and the distribution of earthquakes. Students are encouraged to explore our hands on displays guided by an activity sheet. Students will ‘touch the Moon’, view the National Mineral and Fossil collection including impressive crystal displays, handle rocks, fossils, and minerals, and investigate samples under a microscope.

Our rocks and minerals program is designed to assist teachers in adopting recent changes to the Australian curriculum (V9). The program includes interactive presentations by education staff about mineral usage in everyday items and rock physical properties, followed by time to explore our hands on displays and undertake a mineral treasure hunt. Students are encouraged to learn through inquiry and can touch minerals, rocks, and fossils, learn about different rock types, and even touch our very own piece of Moon rock.

We are happy to tailor programs for your group to tie in with a specific geography or Earth science unit that we can link to. Please contact the Education Team at education@ga.gov.au or on 02 62499673 to discuss your visit options.

We are happy to tailor programs for your group to tie in with a specific geography or Earth science unit. Please contact the Education Team at education@ga.gov.au or on 02 62499673 to discuss your visit options.