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wsfbfossils24 Fossils! Queensland's Quirkiest Creatures World Science Festival Brisbane Festival, Talks & Conversations World Science Festival Brisbane Fossils! Queensland's Quirkiest Creatures

21 Mar 2024
Playhouse
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Overview

Queensland’s quirky creatures won’t stay hidden for long as scientific experts interrogate the fossils they left behind. A wonderful show for primary school aged children and their families, experience an unforgettable presentation into the world of palaeontology and hear thrilling stories about the animals that once roamed our planet.

Explore the Queensland Museum’s extensive and priceless fossil collection to uncover some of Queensland’s most intriguing extinct creatures.

This program explores Ethical Understanding, Science as a Human Endeavour and Science Inquiry, with key curriculum links in Biological Science for Years P,1,3-6, Earth Science for Years 4,6 and Technologies for Years P-6. Supporting Learning Resources: I Dig Discovery.

Explore the full World Science Festival program here.

Important Information

Session times

  • Prep to Grade 3: Thu, 21 Mar 2024, 10am - 11am.
  • Grades 4 to 6: Thu, 21 Mar 2024, 1pm - 2pm.

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To enter the competition, submit an entry form via the QPAC 40 Giveaway competition page. Terms and conditions apply.

Playhouse Visual and Sensory Guide

The Playhouse Visual and Sensory Guide [PDF, 2 MB] provides information on what you can expect while visiting QPAC.

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Accompanying teacher ticket included free for every:
3 x students in Prep
5 x students in Years 1 to 6
10 x students in Years 7 to 10
15 x students in Years 11 to 12

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Education Notes

Suitability: Prep to Year 6

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