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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 in 2024 by

Regional Tour 2024

COMING UP

LAUNCESTON | GEORGE TOWN | WEST TAMAR
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
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.

MAKE A BOOKING

Submit an expression of interest form below referencing the dates and locations above.

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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

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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.

Mawson, Mawson's Huts, Mawson's Huts Foundation, Cape Denison, East Antarctica, Antarctica, Australasian Antarctic Expedition, AAE, Australia's Antarctic Heritage, Antarctic History, Heroic Era of Antarctica, Conservation and Restoration,

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