INCURSIONS & WORKSHOPS
Looking for fun incursions to extend your student's knowledge in a certain STEM subject? Our incursions and workshop sessions are informal, hands-on learning. We encourage students to actively participate and allow them to extend their knowledge in the areas of interest. We have engaging and open discussions on STEM concepts and use various media to reinforce learning. We design opportunities for students to “think with their hands” to construct meaning and understanding.
Our incursions are facilitated by a team of engaging and highly motivated staff.
Schools, Kindergartens, OSHC, and Vacation Care Centres
Duration: 1-2hr
Cost: $15-$18/student (up to 30 students per 1 hr session)
If you would like a customised incursion, please contact us.
Our Themed workshops have received support from Advance Queensland
Our Incursions
Pre-School Incursions
Our preschool Incursions are available in two formats. Each themed topic has multiple activities.
40min- 1hr Incursions
Annual Kindy STEM Program (weekly 40 min, 4 sessions on each theme)
School/Vacation Care/OSHC Incursions
Session Duration: 1-2 hr session , $15/hour/student
Earth and Space Science
Planet Earth
Let's explore our incredible planet Earth. We look at its physical and chemical makeup. We will also investigate some aspects of this planet's atmosphere, geosphere and biosphere! Students investigate the earths unique positioning in the solar system. We also investigate gravity, centripetal force, earths unique spheres, size and positioning in the solar system
Years: 1-3, 4-6
Mission to Mars
Mars has been a topic of many conversations in recent years. It is a fascinating planet, as it is icy cold and covered with reddish dirt and dust. Like Earth, Mars shelters volcanoes, gullies, and flat plains. Students investigate the unique features of Mars.Understand the challenges we will face in order to make Mars a habitable planet
Years: 1-3, 4-6, 7-9
Return to the Moon
Students will focus on Aerospace Engineering and how space flight has been achieved through an engineer's eyes. They'll build and launch a model rocket to learn about the forces around rockets, Newton's Laws, as well as other principles or challenges of actual space vehicle launches.
Years: 3-6
Blast off!
Explore of the fundamentals of flight that will ignite curiosity and take students on an exhilarating journey through the wonders of aerodynamics. Embark on hands-on activities that will have you experimenting with the forces of lift, thrust, and drag. Construct your own model rockets and launch them into the sky, witnessing the principles of propulsion in action
Years: 1-3, 4-6
Physical & Chemical Science
Light and Sound
Students investigate the characteristics of light and sound through sensory methods. We look at the main characteristics of light and sound and conduct practical hand-on activities and demonstrations to reinforce the behaviour of light and sound as both particles and waves
Years: 1-3, 4-6
States of Matter
A fun incursion designed to explore the 3 main states of matter. Solids, liquids and gases are explored using creative games, demonstrations and hands-on activities. We also investigate materials that act as both liquids and solids. Students get the opportunity to reflect on the concepts and the end of the session
Years: 1-3, 4-6
Fun with Polymers
Polymers are everywhere in our daily life from plastics to our DNA. The term polymer is often used to describe plastics, which are synthetic polymers. However, natural polymers also exist; rubber, wood, and even DNA. A fun incursion looking at various types of polymers including slime!
Years: 1-3, 4-6
Biological Science
Micro Villans & Heros
This fun incursion involves investigating the invisible and mysterious world of Microbiology. We will explore and learn about the big influence of these tiny organisms with activities delivering a different perspective about our world. STEM Concepts explored: bacteria, viruses, microbiology & epidemiology
Technology & Engineering
Mini Bots
The robotics industry is growing at a rapid rate. It has evolved from simple assembly line machines to more complex, intelligent systems that can help the military and police as well as for use in medical research and development. In this incursion, students design and build a mini bot using simple electronics components.
Years: 1-3, 4-6
Code Breakers
Cryptography — the science of secret writing is an ancient art; the first documented use of cryptography in writing dates back to circa 1900 B.C. This incursion is a fun cryptic challenge for budding Cyber security enthusiasts and mathematicians. We have 5 rounds of challenges including Cipher techniques, Number Phrases, texting, Transposition, Pencil Code, Binary and Error Checking.
Years: 3-6,7-9
Biomechanics
Microsoft Hacking STEM Projects are highly engaging workshops that look at biomedical engineering and data visualisation. Using small microcontrollers we build sensors to detect movement and emulate a human hand. Choose from several workshops:
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Brain Impact Simulator
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Robotic Hand
Years: 6-10
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AI & Machine Learning
Most of us imagine an army of human-like robots rebelling against humanity, while a few—folks from a more positive thinking community—are envisioning a bright future .This incursion looks at the advancements of AI and Machine Learning and students explore some fun AI activities
Years: 6-10
Coding: Game Lab
An exciting and immersive coding incursion where young learners unleash their creativity and develop their coding skills through Scratch's fun and interactive platform. Throughout this camp, students will journey to create their own games, animations, and interactive stories while learning fundamental coding concepts like loops, conditionals, and variable
Years: 1-3, 4-6
Awsome Engineering
Join us as we dive into the past and journey through history to revisit engineering feats and explore some of our modern-day engineering marvels. From projectile weaponry, pyramids of Giza, Taj Mahal, Burj Kahlifa to the International space station. We look at the important role engineering has played in our everyday lives. The workshop explores the engineering design process and students participate in some fun challenges.
Years: 1-3, 4-6
Robotics & Coding
A series of popular interactive incursions designed for young robotics and coding enthusiasts. We offer robotics activities in various platforms and programming languages.
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Minecraft Coral Reef Rescue
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Vex Robotics (GO and IQ) Labs
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Lego Mindstorms & Lego Wedo Labs
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BBC: Microbit Labs
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Arduino: Labs
Years: 3-6,7-10