STEM Aviation Museum Tours: Helicopters & Aeroplanes

Subject

Design and Technologies or STEM focused classes

Tour Description

Featuring a personalised tour of fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft. Focus on STEM concepts of flight and identify features of the aircraft used for flight.

Highlights include the Bell Iroquois & Douglas Dacota C-47. Additionally, observe a variety of other aircraft. Gain an insight into how each of these aircraft flies and what purpose they serve in the community.

Hands-on activities include labelling diagrams and dropping parachutes from the mezzanine. Students will have the opportunity to sit in the fuselage of the Bell Iroquois and Douglas Dakota.

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  • Year Group

    Year 3 & Year 4

  • Number of Students

    Capacity 30 Students

  • Number of Teachers

    Min. 2

Schedule

TIME SLOT
GROUP A
GROUP B
1 hour
10-11 AM
Guided Tour of Bell Iroquois & Douglas Dacota C-47 with Education Program Specialist. Identify features of the aircraft that enable flight. Label diagrams and consider the concepts of flight. Also consider the purpose of the aircraft. Max 15 students + Min. 1 teacher.
Self-guided walking tour with activities work booklet. Medals, Military uniforms, Tiger Moth, Percival Proctor, Wirraway, Canberra, Lancaster, Vampire. All education resources provided. Max 15 students + Min. 1 teacher.
45 minutes
11:00-11:45AM
Recess/ Lunch break
Recess/ Lunch break
1 hour
11:45-12:45PM
Self-guided walking tour with activities work booklet. Medals, Military uniforms, Tiger Moth, Percival Proctor, Wirraway, Canberra, Lancaster, Vampire. Max 15 students + Min. 1 teacher.
Guided Tour of Bell Iroquois & Douglas Dacota C-47 with Education Program Specialist. Identify features of the aircraft that enable flight. Label diagrams and consider the concepts of flight. Also consider the purpose of the aircraft. Max 15 students + Min. 1 teacher.

Curriculum Outcomes Year 3 & 4

Year Group
Scope and sequence of the mandated curriculum content for familiarisation 2025
Year 3

Engineering principles and systems

  • Forces, and the properties of materials affect the behaviour of objects.
Year 4

Engineering principles and systems

  • Forces, and the properties of materials affect the behaviour of an object or system.

Important Information

Accessibility

Please email the museum to let us know if you have any accessibility needs museum@raafawa.org.au

Resources

All education resources will be provided.

First Aid

Please BYO First Aid Kit.

Bags/lunches

Student bags/lunches/water-bottles can be stored in a small shed. Do not bring valuables.

Food & Drink

Food and drink are not permitted inside the Museum. A grassy area out the front is perfect for a recess/lunch break. Tables and chairs are also available.

COVID-19

We ask you to refrain from visiting the Museum if you are feeling unwell.

Shoes

It is required that all students, staff and supervisors wear closed-in shoes.

Busses

Busses cannot park onsite. Drop-off & pick-up only.

Numbers

If you have more students, please email remie.paulik@raafawa.org.au for a special request.

Tailored

This course can be tailored to suit specific year groups or requests. Please email remie.paulik@raafawa.org.au for a special request.

Adult Supervision

The following supervision ratios are required for all education groups visiting the museum.

  • Years K-2, minimum 1 adult to 5 students.
  • Years 3-6, minimum 1 adult per 10 students.
  • Years 7-10, minimum 1 teacher per 15 students.
  • Years 11-12, minimum 1 teacher per small group.
Duty of Care

The responsibility of students remains with the education staff from the visiting school or educational organisation.

How to Book

Bookings can be made online through the booking link & credit card payment is required at the time of online booking.

If the option for an invoice is required for your booking, please call the museum on 08 9311 4470 or get in touch with our Education specialist, Remie at education@raafawa.org.au.

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