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The Variety Mobile Antarctic Classroom

Interactive Antarctic and Southern Ocean science education

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 by Variety – the Children’s Charity Tasmania – for 2024

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
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

Teacher PL Presentations

The Power of curiosity

We occasionally offer a PL session that can be included following a student program booking.

TEACHER PRESENTATION DETAILS
FOCUS:
Using science, experimentation and activities to jump-start student engagement and enquiry skills. We aim to promote confidence in enquiry-based learning and to equip teachers in the teaching of environmental sciences.
TIMING:
1 Hour per session
PRICING:
$150 + GST

PLEASE NOTE:
Our ability to run this program is contingent on the availability of our PL presenter.

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
 
West Coast

19th – 22nd March

George Town, Launceston, West Tamar

8th – 11th April

Burnie, Central Coast, Devonport, Kentish, Latrobe

6th – 10th May

Circular Head, Waratah-Wynyard

3rd – 6th June

Glamorgan-Spring Bay, Sorell, Tasman

17th – 20th June

Northern Midlands, Southern Midlands

16th – 19th September

Central Highlands, Meander Valley

21st – 24th October

Break O’Day, Dorset

11th – 14th November

Brighton, Clarence, Derwent Valley,  Glenorchy, Hobart, Huon Valley, Kingborough

We are available for bookings in these council regions on any Tasmanian school term date, excluding those allocated to other council regions (above).

MAKE A BOOKING

Submit an expression of interest form below

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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.

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