Menu
This is a full day consisting of the two programs – Expedition to the M.A.R.S Base and Fully Charged.
Expedition to the M.A.R.S Base
This program delivers a scenario-based learning environment that engages the students in a wide range of science activities, uses computer and communications technology and strongly encourages collaborative learning and teamwork. It offers a rich experience in science and builds core skills.
Students work in Mission Control and at the Mars Australian Research Station (M.A.R.S). In the M.A.R.S Base, astronauts work in pairs to complete hands-on science tasks and communicate their results to Mission Control.
Fully Charged
Static electricity activities are notoriously prone to the effects of weather and humidity. This program removes the associated uncertainty.
The program has two parts. Static Electricity and Dancing Alien Robots.
Static Electricity Students use balloons and an assortment of common items (confetti, etc.) to explore the mysterious nature of electric charge. Building on their own past experience, students are introduced to the properties of static electricity.
They then use their understanding to explain how a Van De Graff generator wand can make a Mylar fly.
Dancing Alien Robots Students build a simple circuit which includes an electric motor. They use this as the heart of their own dancing alien robot.
$24.20 per child
For students in Grade 5-6.
VSSEC welcome home educated students, but require us to follow the rules for school groups.
A very limited number of parents are able to attend on the day. You can offer to be one of the helpers, but should only purchase a tickets for students who are confident to attend unaccompanied.
The 2-3 parents attending are expected to help/supervise like school teachers.
They do not have training or experience in dealing with health or behavioural issues, so please only purchase a ticket if you are confident that your child will not require more supervision/care than the average.
Please ensure you have read the booking details and Guidelines for HEN Event Attendees before booking for this program.
Please be sure to arrive at 9.15am. The day will start at 9.30am SHARP!
There will be three breaks throughout the day – morning tea (15 minutes), lunch (25 minutes) and afternoon tea (10 minutes).
HEN events are all organised by volunteers, please be mindful of this when contacting the organiser and on the day of the event.
Please do not contact VSSEC directly, all questions should be addressed to excursions@home-ed.vic.edu.au.
Bookings close Monday 1 April 2024 or once places are filled!
Last updated on