Overview
From the infinite expanse of space to Earth’s remarkable biodiversity, the boundless potential of human creativity to the depths of transformative technology, World Science Festival Brisbane is a tribute to the relentless spirit of scientific inquiry.
Proudly hosted by Queensland Museum, this year’s festival honoured our Thinkers and Dreamers – an ode to exploration and creativity. The festival captivated minds of all ages, offering a deep appreciation for the impact of science across diverse domains, including First Nations knowledge, the wonders of the natural world, and the cosmic wonders above.
Themes & Curriculum Links - Fossils! Queensland’s Quirkiest Creatures
Themes
- Ethical Understanding
- Science as a Human Endeavour
- Science Inquiry
Curriculum Links
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.
Year 4: ACSSU073, ACSSU075, ACTDEK011, ACTDEK013
Year 5: ACSSU043, ACTDEK023
Year 6: ACSSU094, ACSSU096, ACTDEK023
Themes & Curriculum Links - The Invisible Universe
Themes
- Science as a Human Endeavour
Curriculum Links
This program explores Science as a Human Endeavour for Years 6-12, with key curriculum links in Physical Science for Years 7-10, Chemical Science for Years 8-10 and Earth and Space Science for Years 7,10.
Year 9: ACSSU177, ACSSU182
Year 10: ACSSU186, ACSSU188, ACSSU190, ACSSU229
Years 11/12: ACSCH018, ACSES044, ACSPH017, ACSPH094, ACSPH095, ACSPH141
Curriculum Links - Beautiful Equations
Curriculum Links
Did you know maths is everywhere in music? In Beautiful Equations, the Australian Youth Orchestra's Momentum Ensemble joins saxophone virtuoso Jonathan Radford and mathematician Professor Yang-Hui He for a Ted Talk–meets–chamber music experience designed for students. Curriculum-linked for 7 to 10, it's now free to stream on Digital Stage.
Year 7–8 AC9AMU8E01, AC9AMU8C02, AC9S7U04, AC9S8U04, AC9M8M01
Year 9–10 AC9AMU10E01, AC9AMU10C01, AC9S9U04, AC9S10U04, AC9M10M01
Series includes
Australian Youth Orchestra: Beautiful Equations
Did you know music contains triangles, rectangles and curves? Maths is everywhere in music: in its structure and patterns – and, if you know where to look, music is in maths.
Epic Engineering
From space exploration to deep oceans, delve into the engineering feats that are shaping tomorrow’s world.
Fossils! Queensland’s Quirkiest Creatures
Explore the Queensland Museum’s extensive and priceless fossil collection to uncover some of Queensland’s most intriguing extinct creatures.
The Invisible Universe
Discover how astronomers have learned to explore the dark regions of the universe and “illuminate” what we can’t see.
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