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2023 Governor-General’s Design (Stage 2, Stage 3, Stage 4)
Aug
Join Questacon and Their Excellencies, the Governor-General David Hurley and Mrs. Hurley, as they magically beam into your classroom for an unforgettable experience in mechanical engineering
ACTIVITY OUTLINE:
In this FREE virtual workshop, Their Excellencies, the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, and Mrs. Hurley will personally guide you through a series of fun and hands-on activities from Questacon’s Engineering is Elementary program.
Discover the thrill of Questacon’s Engineering is Elementary “Catching the Wind: Designing Windmills” unit of work, where your students’ understanding of mechanical engineering will soar to new heights! Challenge them to put on their thinking caps as they dive into the exciting world of the engineering design process, designing and building their very own windmill. Your students will also explore how engineers and windmills play a crucial role in powering the industries of the future. It’s an opportunity for them to envision themselves as the architects of innovation and progress!
IS THIS A FREE EVENT? Yes
BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre
SPECIAL GUESTS:
Their Excellencies, the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), Governor- General of the Commonwealth of Australia, and Mrs Hurley.
Event Details
Date & Time
11-Aug-2023 11:00AM + Google Calendar + iCal Export
Event Type
Live Event - Scheduled
Delivery Platform
Duration
Price
FREE
Curriculum
Primary
Main KLA, Strand, Sub Strand
Science and Tech » Working Scientifically and Design and Production » Engineered Systems
Terms and Conditions
- This event is for upper primary students during National Science Week
- This free event requires registration via Questacon website
- This is an online event via Zoom, the link will be sent to participating schools
- We’ll send a teacher resource document to all registered schools.
- For further information, please email [email protected]
Will This Event Be Recorded?
No
Joining The Event
Technology and Materials Requirements
Internet and a device
Pre Event Requirements
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Activity 1: Exploring mechanisms
- Card stock
- Tape
- Paper clips
- Split pins
- Hole punch
- Scissors
Activity 2: Build and test a windmill
- Fan/hairdryer (optional)
- Paper/cardboard
- Cotton reels/bobbins (optional)
- Paper cups
- Straws
- Skewers
- Tape, Blu-Tack
- Scissors
- String
- Weights (marbles, bolts/nuts, rocks)
Connecting To The Event
Once registered a link will be provided to your school via email
More Information About This Event
Questacon, in collaboration with the Office of the Governor-General, presents the 2023 Governor-General’s Design Challenge. Get ready to be blown away by the possibilities of mechanical engineering and create something amazing – your very own windmill!
In this FREE virtual workshop, Their Excellencies, the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, and Mrs. Hurley will personally guide you through a series of fun and hands-on activities from Questacon’s Engineering is Elementary program.
Register via the Questacon website.
If you have any queries please contact the provider
Name: Questacon Educators Team
Phone: 02 6222 2208
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.questacon.edu.au/whats-on/events/governor-generals-design-challenge