Years 11 & 12
These resources are provided for teachers and students to assist in exploring the Museum. Materials may also be used to assist in the delivery of classroom lessons.
Curriculum-linked trails
Modern History Trail
This trail encourages students to explore the Museum using their historical inquiry skills.
Physics Trail
This trail encourages students to explore the applications of physical principals. Students are able to gather data, make observations and test theories.
Curriculum-linked excursion projects
Physics in the Museum
This program encourages students to engage with a variety of Museum objects and conduct an Extended Experimental Investigation. The investigation can be based on the physical concepts of mechanics, heat & thermodynamics, sound & hearing, light & vision or electricity & magnetism.
Commuter Rail - Connecting People and Places
This senior geography program encourages students to explore the historical process that formed current systems of transport. Students are asked to provide solutions for the future development of rail in South East Queensland.
Marketing Tourism and the Museum
This program includes a presentation from Museum marketing and education staff. It explores the techniques used to develop the Museum into a leading tourist destination. Students can take on the role of marketer in order to create an award submission for the Museum.
Employment and Careers in Tourism
This program includes a presentation from Museum staff. It gives students the opportunity to explore future career prospects with in the tourism industry.