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
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 | |
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 | ||
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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).
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SUBMIT AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TODAY!
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A fact finding, education resource to the most exciting continent on Earth.
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.
