Concept Hunt – NEW

 

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Year 9+

A concept is a “treasure of the mind” and Ferrymead Heritage Park’s collections are a treasure trove of scientific concepts.  Secondary students conduct their own research on this intriguing trail of discovery.

 

 

 

 

 

Tram Ride

Experience the rattle and hum of our electric tram.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hall of Wheels

Investigate our range of vehicles, machines and other artefacts and locate examples of key scientific concepts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Concept Topics

“Concept Hunt” sheets available include:

  1. Friction
  2. Newton’s first law of motion
  3. Reflection of waves
  4. Gears
  5. Conduction
  6. Compression
  7. Tension
  8. Evaporative cooling
  9. Incandescence

 

 

 

 

 

At Ferrymead, we recognise that secondary schools have limited time to undertake LEOTC activities.  The “Concept Hunt” has been designed to allow a visit of one to two hours.

 

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Click here to contact our Education Co-ordinators. We will be able to discuss the activities offered for each programme and can tailor the programme to meet your learning objectives.