Science in the City
Excursion Packages
MAKE A DAY OF IT!
An SITC Package enables you to extend your excursion and give your students an entire day of science activities.
Book an SITC Package for your school and you will receive discounted general entry rates into Science in the City at the Australian Museum.
In 2008 we have packages with:
- Australian National Maritime Museum
Science in the City entry $5.00 +
ANMM workshop and tour $10.00
Cost: $15.00 per studentScience and the Sea
This program examines key scientific principles in a maritime environment. Students participate in a hands-on workshop, conducting experiments in buoyancy, corrosion, navigation and communication. A tour of the museum then showcases these scientific principles at work. Time permitting, students may also visit the destroyer HMAS Vampire.
Maximum 60 students per session
Available August 5, 6, 7, 12 and 14
Runs from12:00-14:00
Bus parking available - Royal Botanic Gardens
Science in the City entry $5.00 +
Royal Botanic Gardens workshop $5.00
Cost: $10.00 per studentMini Excursion to the Rainforest (years 4-6)
HSIE, S&T
Leave the built environment of the city, walk through Hyde Park and immerse your students in our experiential rainforest experience at the Royal Botanic Gardens.
Inspire your students to appreciate the environmental importance of rainforest environments worldwide by experiencing first hand; Temperate rainforests Tropical Lowlands, Montane and Australian Rainforest environments housed in our Tropical Centre.
Students will become inspired to become environmentally sustainable citizens through our quality learning experience at the Royal Botanic Gardens.
Maximum 90 students
Available August 12, 13 & 14
Morning and afternoon sessionsGlobal Environments (years 8-10)
Stage 4 Science and Geography
Different environments support different plants.
Explore our global collections and discover fascinating adaptations to the physical parameters of each environment through first-hand investigation.
Immerse your students in arid, rainforest and Australian temperate coastal environments. Discover more about the nature of these physical environments and the effects on the related human community.
This experience will provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to become environmentally sustainable citizens.
Maximum 90 students
Available August 5, 6 & 7
Morning and afternoon sessions
- Cook & Phillip Park
Science in the City entry $5.00 + Aquatic Centre entry $3.50
Cost: $8.50 per student
Make the most of your day out and book an excursion package with Cook and Phillip Park Aquatic Centre!
- IMAX, Darling Harbour
Science in the City entry $5.00 + IMAX film $8.00
Cost: $13.00 per studentChoose from these great science-based IMAX films to compliment your students’ day!
Roving Mars
Bugs! 3D
Cosmic Voyage
The Human Body
Blue Planet
Space Station 3D - Sydney Aquarium
Science in the City entry $5.00 + Aquarium entry $8.50
Cost: $13.50 per studentMorning and afternoon sessions at Sydney Aquarium are available August 5, 6, 7, 12, 13 & 14.
- Sydney Wildlife World
Science in the City entry $5.00 + SWW entry $8.50
Cost: $13.50 per studentMorning and afternoon sessions at Sydney Wildlife World are available August 5, 6, 7, 12, 13 & 14.
See the Bookings Information on how to book your schools SITC Package.
Please note: Schools booking an SITC Package must contact the external organisation to ensure their schools are booked in correctly and some organisations may require payment on the day.
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