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Primary School Incursions

Primary Incursions

The ANSTO Education Team offer quality STEM and STEAM education experiences delivered to primary schools in the St George and Sutherland Shire regions of Sydney.

Incorporating an engaging mix of interactive lessons and hands-on activities, incursions are 1½ to 3 hours and fit your school schedule. Designed for students in Years 3-6, they assume no prior subject knowledge and are suitable for groups with mixed learning abilities.

Online incursions are offered to students in all regions of Australia.

For incursion enquiries, please contact the ANSTO Education Team on (02) 9717 3090 or education@ansto.gov.au

Duration: 3 hours

Space Science Incursion

In this half-day incursion, students learn key space science concepts, are guided through two hands-on STEM activities and learn about space science research conducted at ANSTO.

Cost: $495 per session. 

Maximum class size: 30 students

Space Science Incursion outline and syllabus content

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Duration: 1.5-2 hours

Shorebirds Incursion

Students are introduced to shorebirds and their wetland habitats. They encounter the incredible journeys of our migratory shorebirds and how they connect wetlands in a fun playground game. Students also participate in a hands-on adaptations activity and learn about environmental research conducted at ANSTO.

This is a fantastic introduction or extension for classes participating in the ANSTO Shorebirds Competition. 

Cost: $295 per session

Maximum class size: 30

Shorebirds Incursion outline and syllabus content

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Duration: 55 minutes

NEW - Shorebirds Incursion Online

Offered to all primary schools across Australia, this unique online incursion introduces shorebirds and their wetland habitats. Students join in our fun Migratory Shorebird Game where they encounter the scenarios the birds face on their fascinating annual journeys in different “flocks” and share their experiences afterwards.

Cost: $90* per session

*Cost includes a Teacher Information Pack

Maximum class size: 30 students

Shorebirds Incursion Online program

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Duration: 1.5-2 hours

Chemical World Incursion

Students take a close “look” at matter and learn about the atoms that make up solids, liquids and gases in the Periodic Table in a hands-on activity with real samples. Using model kits students join atoms to create everyday substances and gain a great introduction to the chemical world.

Cost: $295 per session

Maximum class size: 30

Chemical World Incursion outline and syllabus content

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Duration: 3 hours

Destination Moon! Incursion

In this half-day incursion, we uncover the surprising science of the Moon and look at past and future lunar missions. Students are guided through two hands-on STEM activities and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing.

Destination Moon: more missions, more science is the school theme for National Science Week, 2019. This incursion provides a suitable introduction to Moon Base projects.

Cost: $495 per session

Maximum class size: 30 students

Destination Moon! Incursion Outline

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Duration: 1.5-3 hours

Light and Colour STEAM Incursion

Coming soon!

Students explore the science of light and colour in engaging activities and demonstrations that combine art and science in a unique way.

Cost: $295-$495

Maximum class size: 30

Light and Colour More information coming soon

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