Bringing Antarctica to You!
Antarctica holds the key to understanding Earth’s past climate and is crucial in understanding its future.
Research in Antarctica and the Southern Oceans is helping us to discover answers to some of the Earth’s most pressing questions.
The Foundation’s Antarctic Environmental Science and Sustainability Bus is on tour around Australia helping students and teachers foster an interest and understanding of Environmental Science.
The Mobile Antarctic Classroom is part of the Foundation’s school education programme which includes visits by children to the Mawson’s Huts Replica Museum and the Australian Antarctic Festival held in Hobart every two years.
Presenter David Dieckfoss,is a qualified Antarctic Science Educator with over 30 years of experience developing and delivering science engagement programmes for schools, universities and research organisations.
Donated to the Foundation by Charles Lindall, an avid Mawson follower, the converted Toyota Coaster, has been fitted out with the assistance of a grant from the Federal Government’s Protecting National Historic Sites Programme.
Student ProgramsÂ
Primary or secondary focus
Interactive and engaging programmes of Antarctic environmental science. Demonstrations, experiments and activities for students of all ages and grades. Topics covered include ocean acidification, atmospheric physics, geology, climate change and biodiversity. .
Bookings start from $150 plus $5 per student. (min 30 students)
Sessions are approximately 1 to 2 hrs.
Teacher Programs (1-2 hrs)
Professional DevelopmentÂ
Following on from the Student Program, an additional professional development program for teachers can be provided.
The Teachers Program includes a session on using science, experimentation and activities to jumpstart student engagement and enquiry skills. The session aims to promote confidence in enquiry-based learning and to equip teachers in the teaching of environmental sciences.
COST: $150 per session
Curiosity as an engagement tool. Outreach, communication and inspiring the next generation.
DAVID DIECKFOSS
Tasmania 2023
Greater Hobart and Southern Tasmania
The bus is located in Hobart and will be available for bookings throughout 2023
Launceston and North East Coast TASMANIA
March 6th to 10th, April 27th to May 5th 2023
North and West Coast TASMANIA
May, June
East COAST TASMANIA
August
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Enquiries
Submit an expression of interest form below or reach out to our program coordinator and presenter David Dieckfoss
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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.
