Updated:
21 May 2008
Earth Science Week Activities
13 – 19 October, 2002
Activities in:
Australia New Zealand United Kingdom
NATIONWIDE "KIDS QUAKE" CELEBRATING EARTH SCIENCE WEEK 2002
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
KIDS QUAKE at Parliament House, CANBERRA
Wednesday, 16 October, 8.30am
Up to 200 primary school children will jump for 2 minutes at 8.30am on Wednesday 16 October at the front of Parliament House (Authorized Assembly Area) to simulate an earthquake. The Hon Warren Entsch MP, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Industry, Tourism and Resources will start the jump. The Kids Quake has been organised by Gesocience Australia to celebrate Earth Science Week 2002 (13-19 October) and to demonstrate the science of measuring earthquakes. The jump will be measured by one of Geoscience Australia's seismometers. School children from Prince Alfred College in Adelaide, SA and Point Clare Public School, NSW will be participating.
Contact: Prince Alfred College, Adelaide, SA
Linda Polain Tel: 0412 467 513
Contact: Point Clare Public Schoot, NSW
Michelle Andrews Tel:0425 213 035
NEW SOUTH WALES
Normanhurst West Primary School
No.4 Dartford Road, Thornleigh, NSW 2120
Contact: Neil Tribe, tel: 02 9484 4252/02 9484 7359
11 classes (Kinder to Year 6, plus an early intervention unit (18 children).
Year 5 to construct seismographs.
The whole school of 304 students will jump at 8.55AM.
Narraweena Public School,
McIntosh Road,
Narraweena NSW 2099
Contact: Patricia Petterson, tel: 02 9971 5778
400 children jumping at 9.00am
QUEENSLAND
Marshall Road State School,
Kurts Street, Holland Park West QLD 4121
Contact: Geoff Howatson, Tel: 07 3422 8222
Class 4 jumping at 9.30am (QLD time)
NORTHERN TERRITORY
Larapinta Primary School,
Alice Springs,
NT
Contact: Mel Phillips, Tel: 08 8955 0811
Class 3 &4 (26 students) jumping at 8.50am (NT time)
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Cooinda Primary School
Allen Street, Bunbury WA 6230
Contact: Tracey Truss, Tel: 08 9721 3144
150 children jumping at 10.20am (WA time)
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
St. Martins Lutheran School
St. Martins Drive,
Mount Gambier, SA 5290
Contact: Philip Bond, Tel: 08 87257333
Whole school of 353 students will jump at 9.00am
VICTORIA
New Gisborne Primary School
Station Road,
New Gisborne VIC 3438
Contact: Brendan Lee, Tel: 5428 2232
Grade 5 & 6 (approximately 110 kids) will jump at 10.45am.
TASMANIA
Blackmans Bay Primary School
Blackmans Bay, Roslyn Avenue,
TAS 7052
Contact: Pam Harrison/Rod Mason, Tel: 03 6229 6637
Grade 2, 4/5 (approximately 54 kids) will jump at 9.00am
Australia
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ACT
- Working with Dinosaurs National Museum of Australia, Canberra
Sunday, October 13th - 11.00 am to 12.00 pm, Studio
To help celebrate Earth Sciences Week join Young Australian of the Year Scott Hucknall as he talks about his life 'Working with dinosaurs'. There will be opportunities for questions and a close-up look at fossils and bones.
FREE.
- Canberra Museum and Gallery. Tracking Mungo
Wednesday, 25 September 2002, 12 - 1pm
In association with Earth Science Week, artists Lyn Moore and Tracey Andrews
will discuss their cross-cultural journeys via the use of satellite imaging
and earth sciences. Their talk will be illustrated with images of their
installations, which focus on social, environmental, cultural and political
issues, stemming from Tracey's interest in her indigenous ancestor's country
and Lyn's enthusiasm for the Mungo region.
Canberra Museum and Gallery Theatrette.
FREE
- GOLD [PDF_52k] Wednesday October 16, 4-5.30PM, Green Machine, CSIRO Discovery, Clunies Ross St, Acton
Come celebrate with the Minerals Council of Australia, Birrigai Outdoor School and Bywong Town Mining Village and learn about how these organisations can support your teaching and learning about GOLD.
Please ring Nola to book a place on 6279 3637 or contact by email at nj.shoring@minerals.org.au
Afternoon tea and free resources available.
- Questacon is hosting a week of 'Awesome Earth' science drama shows for kids in the
Questacon Theatre. This light-hearted theatre show will run several times a
day, and examines volcanos, earthquakes, tsunamis and meteor strikes. The
show costs $7.50 per family, or $2.00 per child, (less for school groups).
For more information please contact Questacon - The National Science and
Technology Centre on ph: (02) 6270 2800 fax: (02) 6270 2833
Questacon's permanent exhibition 'Awesome Earth' combines education and
entertainment in over 30 interactive exhibits demonstrating the power and
the beauty of the natural phenomena. The exhibits include the Earthquake
house, Tesla coil lightning, Tsunami, Moving Magma, Lava Lumps, Tornado,
Continental Drift and Landslide.
Entry to the exhibition is part of Questacon's general entry fee.
For more information please contact Questacon on -The National Science and
Technology Centre ph: (02) 6270 2800 fax: (02) 6270 2833
Geoscience Australia - Public Lectures
Professor Ross Taylor [PDF_17k] at Geoscience Australia
Cnr Jerrabomberra Ave and Hindmarsh Drive, Symonston, ACT
Sunday, 13 October 2002, 2pm (doors open at 1.30pm)
A FREE public lecture, "Is there anyone else out there? The search for new Planets"
by Professor Ross Taylor.
(Seating is limited, please phone early on 6249 9731 to confirm your place)
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Resurrecting the Rock Jock [PDF_16k] a presentation by Young Australian of the Year 2002, Scott Hocknull
It will be a talk containing his activities this year, being named Young
Australian of the Year, his career in palaeontology and his childhood.
at Geoscience Australia, Cnr Jerrabomberra Ave and Hindmarsh Drive, Symonston, ACT
Sunday, 13 October 2002, 3pm.
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Volcanic eruptions, volcanic disasters: people living with danger!
Sunday, 13th October - 4pm
at Geoscience Australia, Cnr Jerrabomberra Ave and Hindmarsh Drive, Symonston, ACT
Public Lecture by Dr Wally Johnson
- Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex (CDSCC), Tidbinbilla
Open 7 days 9am - 5pm Entry to the Visitor Centre is Free.
Part of NASA's Deep Space Network providing communication with spacecraft
exploring the Solar System and beyond. Featuring the largest radio antenna dishes in the Southern Hemisphere.
The Visitor Centre includes exhibits on the history of space exploration and
is highlighted by an actual piece of Moon rock over 3.8 billion years old.
Visitors can also see original flight hardware and spacesuits, including one
worn by Australian astronaut, Dr Andrew (Andy) Thomas. NASA documentaries screen continuously in the theatrette, and visitors can
dine in the Moon Rock Café or browse through the giftshop.
The Canberra Space Centre is on the grounds of the CDSCC. For further information please call: 02 6201 7838 or check our website www.cdscc.nasa.gov
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NSW
- Earth Science for the Community Australian Museum
Wednesday, 16 October, 6.00pm (5.30pm refreshments) - Main Theatrette, 6 College Street, Sydney
Secure Parking available at Riley Street (off Stanley Street)
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC INVITED TO ATTEND
The NSW Division of GSA have organised a talk by Dr. Armstrong Osborne from the School of Development and Learning, Faculty of Education, The University of Sydney
Contact: F L Sutherland - ph: (02) 9320 6100 fax: (02) 9320 6050
Email:lins@austmus.gov.au
- Fossils on the Footpath Age of Fishes Museum, Canowindra
Wednesday, 16 October - All Day
Aimed at creating further awareness of the Canowindra fish fossils in the Canowindra Community.
Contact: Brownwyn Reed (02) 6344 4008; email: cgrossi@westserv.net.au
- Earth Science for the Community
- Geological Society of NSW supports ESW
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SA
- Community Education Program Mineral and Energy Resources Dept, SA
Topics run in conjunction with the Geological Society, SA include:
The service will travel to schools & community groups over the next 3 weeks.
It is free and will feature an information booth at the national "Earthquake
Engineers Conference" in Adelaide on the 17th & 18th Oct.
The display at this event will feature the Earthquake awareness program we have for schools.
Contact: John Mignone
Community Education
Mineral Resources Group PIRSA
GPO Box 1671 Adelaide 5000
C/- Drill Core Storage Facility
23 Conyngham Street
Glenside 5065
Tel 08 8338 6493 Fax 08 8338 1925 Mobile 040 1122 059
Email mignone.john@saugov.sa.gov.au
Office of Minerals & Energy Resources supports ESW
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WA
An Introduction to Earth Science - for Teachers [PDF_110k]
17 October 2002
This activity is a collaboration between School of Earth and Geographical Sciences - Geology, at the University of Western Australia, and Geological Society of Australia (W.A. Branch).
OUT OF THIS WORLD Sessions of Interest:
Friday 18th October 2002, 6 to 8pm - Alexander Library Lecture Theatre, Perth Cultural Centre, Francis Street, Perth
Wednesday 16th October 2002, 12.30 TO 1.30pm, MINING HALLOF FAME THEATRETTE, KALGOORLIE
Organised by: Department of Minerals & Petroleum Resources
Contact: Lyn Day - ph: (08) 9222 3844, email: lyn.day@mpr.wa.gov.au
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TAS
Launch of Earth Science Week in TASMANIA
by the Hon. Michael Aird MLC - Leader of the Government in the Upper House
Contact: Michael Davy at Mineral Resources Tasmania at mdavie@mrt.tas.gov.au ph: (03) 6233 8340.
Wine, Soils and Rocks A series of talks and wine tastings about the links between rocks, soil, grape growing and wine.
Saturday, 19th October - 3.30 to 5 pm.
Meadowbank Function Centre, Cambridge
Presented by: School of Agricultural Science, University of Tasmania
Coordinator: Dr David Russell, School of Agricultural Science
Cost: $15 Maximum number: 40 Participants Bookings Essential
Phone: Penny Ackroyd on 0409 336721 or Email:Penny.Ackroyd@utas.edu.au
Explore Hastings Cave during Earth Science Week [PDF_8k]
Saturdays and Sundays, 11 - 19 October 2002, 11am and 2pm. Special cave tours for kids will be hosted at Hastings Caves State Reserve, in Southern Tasmania, during Earth Science Week.
The Parks and Wildlife Service will be running Kids only (big kids, too) cave tours at 11am and 2pm on Saturday and Sundays. See flyer for details.
School groups are encouraged, at a time to suit them, to get the most out of their visit by partaking in both the tours and the activities. To organise a visit to Hastings Caves during Earth Science should contact Keith Vanderstaay on 6298 3209 or via email to hastings.caves@bigpond.com
Open Day Mineral Resources Tasmania
Friday, 11 October 2002, 10am - 4pm,
30 Gordons Hill Road Rosny Park Tas 7018
Planned activities:
Special opening - Education Centre, Tasmanian Minerals Council
Saturday & Sunday 12 & 13 October 2002, 1pm - 5pm.
32 Davey Street, Hobart, Tas 7001
Discover more about the Education Centre by clicking on the link www.tasminerals.com.au/education.htm
Phone 03 6223 8600, Fax 03 6234 4841, Email: tasminerals@southcom.au
Book Launch - The Rock which Makes Tasmania by David Leaman
Monday, 14 October 2002, 3pm
Bond Store, Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, 40 Macquarie St, Hobart, TAS 7000
Outline: The Rock which Makes Tasmania is an authoritative work based on nearly 40 years of research by David Leaman on the many aspects of the Jurassic dolerites of Tasmania. It summarises all that is known about these magnificent rocks which dominate the island of Tasmania. The "dolerite" locally known as bluestone or ironstone, occurs on such a scale as to present many structural and petrological faces. It is a multiply intruded family of rocks. The text outlines the history of study, the elements of contention and the resolution of the structural enigmas, chemical, engineering, hydrological and pedological problems which led to the description of the dolerite as "Tasmania's Curse. "
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
Open Daily, 10am-5pm
40 Macquarie St, Hobart, TAS 7000
The Tasmanian Museum's Geological Gallery houses a variety of displays including:
West Coast Pioneers' Museum
Opening hours (Every day excluding Christmas Day and Good Friday) 9:00am - 5.00pm
Main Street, Zeehan, West Coast, Tasmania
West Coast Tasmania is famous for it's geology and mining heritage.
The West Coast Pioneers' Museum, Zeehan, has minerals, machinery and comprehensive information about local history.
The West Coast Pioneers' Museum, at Zeehan, was established in the disused Zeehan School of Mines and Metallurgy, in 1965. The School of Mines had been established in 1894,
at the peak of the West Coast mining boom. Regular training courses in metallurgy, chemistry, assaying began in 1896.
The foundation stone of the present brick building was laid in 1902 when more than 20 companies and syndicates were mining the silver-lead deposits of the Zeehan field.
Grubb Shaft Gold and Heritage Museum
Open Daily 10am - 4pm
West Street, Beaconsfield, Tasmania
The Grubb Shaft Gold and Heritage Museum in the Tamar Valley occupies the site of Tasmania's largest gold mine. Between 1877 -- 1914 the mine produced $450 million worth of gold (and that's at present values)
Phone (03) 6383 1473, Fax: (03) 6383 6384
Email: museum@courier.tas.gov.au
Web: www.beaconsfieldgold.com.au
Admission
Child $0.00 Child age from 0 - 5
Child $3.00 Child age from 5 - 16
Concession $5
Adult $8.00
Family rate $20.00
Centre for Ore Deposit Research supports ESW
Activities awaited. Contact Lynne Vaudrey (03) 6226 1863
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VIC
IMAX Theatre Melbourne will be screening a range of films throughout Earth Science Week 13-19 October.
Please see this flyer for details [PDF_11k].
Special Teacher Previews will be held also. Melbourne Teachers are welcome to attend - RSVP essential by email: jsusak@imax.com.au or fax: 03 9663 0300
Science Works Museum - A campus of Museum Victoria
Space Exhibition from 22nd October 2002
Pennie Stoyles, Manager of Education, (03) 9392 4830
Sovereign Hill special Earth Science lessons for Earth Science Week[PDF_23k]
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QLD
Diamonds and planetary evolution public lecture by Professor Ken Collerson
Wednesday 16, October - 6 PM
Gelogoical Society of Australia - Queensland Division
Queensland Museum Auditorium,
Southbank,
Brisbane.
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NT
Out of this World in Alice Springs Presented by Northern Territory Minerals' Council (Inc.)
Visit Minerals House during Earth Science Week 14th - 18th October 2002.
Lucy Skoss, Education Officer, will take you on a tour of the building, meet some geologists, check out some unreal rocks under an electron microscope and then present an "Out of This World Show"
Learn about craters and impact structures, meteorites and comets in Central Australia.
Find out more about Gosse's Bluff and the Henbury Meteorite Craters through Lucy's hands-on presentation.
Create a crater and be prepared to get wet!
1hr sessions available daily between 10am and 2pm.
For further details contact Lucy Skoss on 0419 824 704 or Fax: 8952 7762
Through Transformations to Mineral Wealth
The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) and the Northern Territory Minerals Council (Inc) have designed an interactive programme for students in Year 5 -9 to explore earth sciences with a Territory flavour.
The programme incorporates a guided tour of the Transformations Gallery, at the MAGNT, a behind the scenes look at fossil preparation for exhibition, local geology of Bullocky point and mineral exploration activities in the Discovery Centre.
Three 90min sessions operate daily from 14th - 18th October 2002
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Session 1 |
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9:00am - 10:30am |
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Session 2 |
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11:00am - 12:30pm |
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Session 3 |
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1:00pm - 2:30pm |
To make your booking, please contact:
Georgie Barker, Education Manager, NT Minerals' Council (Inc.)
Phone: 8981 4486 Fax: 8941 1625
Email gbarker@ntminerals.org.au
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New Zealand
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Manawatu
Wellington
Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences
Thursday, 17th October - 6:30pm Soundings Theatre: Public lecture by Professor Alex Malahoff (Chief Executive of GNS) at Te Papa.
Tuesday, 15th October: A one-day GNS Open Day aimed at government departments.
Geological Society of New Zealand supports ESW
Activities awaited. Contact: Tasha Black tasha.black@rsnz.org
Auckland
Mount Auckland field trip
SUNDAY 13th OCTOBERLeader: Hugh Grenfell
Contact: Hugh Grenfell, h.grenfell@auckland.ac.nz for more details.
Mangere Mountain - Ihumatao Fossil Forest
Wednesday, 16th October - Meet at Mangere Mountain 9.30am. Leader Bruce Hayward.
Contact: Hugh Grenfell, h.grenfell@auckland.ac.nz for more details.
Manawatu
Field trip (details to be advised)
Sunday, 13th October: Photographic competition with the theme "The Mountain".
The Palmerston North Public Library has agreed to provide space to set up a display of photographs and general publicity about Earth Science Week.
Te Manawa (the Manawatu Science Centre and Museum) will promote their Manawatu Gorge and rocks/fossils education programmes to schools during that week.
There will also be a Public Lecture on an Earth Science topic of general interest.
United Kingdom
Planet Science
UK celebrates Earth Science Week 2002 visit this website www.planet-science.com/outthere/ to see how!
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