Bringing Antarctica to You
The Mobile Antarctic Classroom (MAC) is on tour around Tasmania helping school-aged audiences foster an interest and understanding in Antarctic and Southern Ocean science.
Sir Douglas Mawson was an Australian Antarctic scientist. Join us as we follow in his footsteps to explore the science of Antarctica.
Sponsored in 2024 by
Regional Tour 2024
COMING UP
LAUNCESTON | GEORGE TOWN | WEST TAMAR | ||
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PUBLIC WALK UP INTERACTIVE | ||
DETAILS: | George Town Library Monday 8th April 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm | |
SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS | ||
SCHOOLS: | • Star of the Sea Catholic College • Port Dalrymple School • Launceston College • Launceston Preparatory School | |
What We Offer
School-Age Presentations
In the footsteps of mawson
We run interactive and engaging presentations of Antarctic and Southern Ocean science that incorporate demonstrations, activities, and a snow tent.
We cater to all school-aged audiences and adapt our content to each age group.
SCHOOL-AGE PRESENTATION DETAILS | ||
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TOPICS: | Australia’s Antarctic history; plate tectonics; magnetism; climate; Antarctic animals; biological adaptations; Southern Ocean processes. | |
TIMING: | 1 Hour per session | |
PRICING: | $9 + GST per participant | |
BOOKING SCHEDULE
Tasmania 2024
The MAC is located in Hobart and will be available for Tasmanian bookings throughout 2024.
Find your council region below and submit an expression of interest form for a valid date:
COUNCIL REGIONS 2024
16th – 19th September
Northern Midlands, Southern Midlands
21st – 24th October
Central Highlands, Meander Valley
11th – 14th November
Break O’Day, Dorset
COUNCIL REGIONS 2025
March 4 – 7
- Glamorgan-Spring Bay
- Sorell
- Tasman
April 1 – 4
- George Town
- Launceston
- West Tamar
May 6 – 9
- West Coast
May 27 – 30
- Northern Midlands
- Southern Midlands
June 17 – 20
- Circular Head
- Waratah-Wynyard
September 16 – 19
- Burnie
- Central Coast
- Devonport
- Kentish
- Latrobe
October 21 – 24
- Central Highlands
- Meander Valley
November 11 – 14
- Break O’Day
- Dorset
We are available for bookings in the following council regions on any Tasmanian school term date, excluding those allocated to different council regions above:
Brighton; Clarence; Derwent Valley; Glenorchy; Hobart; Huon Valley; Kingborough.
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MAKE A BOOKING
Submit an expression of interest form below referencing the dates and locations above.
SUBMIT AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TODAY!
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Testimonials
Inclusive, engaging, clear, informative. Brilliant.
St Joseph’s Catholic School
Queenstown, Tas
March 2024
It was all so awesome! We loved the practical activities.
Homeschool Parent
Queenstown, Tas
March 2024
It was great that students were given time to think through and communicate their ideas.
St Joseph’s Catholic School
Queenstown, Tas
March 2024
It was amazing, all students enjoyed every part. We all loved it.
Zeehan Primary School
Zeehan, Tas
March 2024
Great content and delivery. Didn’t talk to the 9/10s like little kids, but the content was still accessible – this can be difficult to do!
Rosebery District School
Rosebery, Tas
March 2024
Great mix of content delivery and student engagement.
St Joseph’s Catholic School
Queenstown, Tas
March 2024
Become involved and support our work
Help conserve Australia’s rich Antarctic heritage.
The Foundation is a not-for-profit charity seeking funds to promote and encourage public interest in the nation’s Antarctic history, including the conservation of Mawson’s Huts at Cape Denison, East Antarctica.
The Mawson’s Huts Foundation is a registered Deductible Gift Recipient with all monetary donations tax deductible.
