Science and Engineering
We use the MOTAT collection to investigate scientific phenomena and marvels of engineering while exploring the influence of different cultures and historical periods on the development of science and engineering.
There is something for everyone, from the earliest learners to emergent scientists and engineers.
SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING PROGRAMMES
Take off on a journey into the physics of flight. This flight programme explores the forces of flight and will leave learners with an understanding of lift, drag, thrust, and weight.
Groups will be able to create their own flying contraptions with test their working theories.
Suitable for Years 0 - 8
Onsite supervision ratios: 1 adult to 6 children.
Max students per session: 30
Get hands on while learning all about the simple machines that make up our world. In this program, students will come to understand and interact with the simple machines of; the wheel and axel, the pulley, the inclined plane, the screw, the wedge, and lever.
Suitable for Years 0 - 8
Onsite supervision ratios: 1 adult to 6 children.
Max students per session: 30
Discover the wonders and fun of sound through an exciting, interactive journey. From understanding what sound is and how it travels, to learning about high and low pitches, loud and soft volumes, and the fascinating world of echoes and vibrations, students will uncover the science behind everyday noises.
Suitable for Years 0 - 8
Onsite supervision ratios: 1 adult to 6 children.
Max students per session: 30
During Term 4 and Term 1 2025 you can include the Make Music exhibition in your visit to MOTAT. Full of interesting instruments and noises, students can have a go and play it their way.
What forces make up the motion and phenomena our world? How do we move? In this programme, students will explore these questions with hands-on experiments. From the resistance and friction of tug-o-war, to measuring the speed of launched objects, students will come away with an understanding of how and why spin, push and pull forces affect us.
Suitable for Years 4-8
Onsite supervision ratios: 1 adult to 6 children.
Max students per session: 30
In this hands-on programme, learners will explore the mysteries of static electricity to understand how charged objects interact, and dive into the properties of conductors and insulators through engaging experiments. Students will also get the chance to design and test their own circuits, fostering problem-solving skills and teamwork.
Suitable for Years 4-8
Onsite supervision ratios: 1 adult to 6 children.
Max students per session: 30