Available Term 2 (Mon 12 April - Fri 25 June 2010)

Many women have helped shape the state of Queensland. This kit explores some of those women such as Quentin Bryce, Anna Bligh and Emma Miller, and their contribution to society. Artefacts incldue Australai’s constitution, t-shirt and hat pin amongst others. Curriculum support materials focusing on Parliament and Government in Queensland are also provided.

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Available Term 2 (Mon 12 April - Fri 25 June 2010)

This kit contains hats from many different countries including Java, India, Vietnam, China and Pakistan. This also includes books.

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Available Term 2 (Mon 12 April - Fri 25 June 2010)

Explore fossil evidence of dinosaurs that once lived in central Queensland and build awareness about changes on earth over time. Consider how Palaeontologists interpret evidence to provide information about past and present landscapes and events. Build understandings about how global patterns of change on earth can be explained using scientific theories, including geological history.

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Available Term 2 (Mon 12 April - Fri 25 June 2010)

This kit enables learners to examine the features of Marine Turtles, including internal and external structures and life cycles. Learners can investigate the needs of living things in a marine environment. The kit comprises a range of marine turtle species: Green, Hawksbill, Flatback, and Loggerhead turtle specimens and casts (including eggs, bones and carapaces), with books and posters.

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Available Term 2 (Mon 12 April - Fri 25 June 2010)

Queensland homes contain unique design features based on their climatic environment. Explore house design through activities, curriculum support materials and information panels. Hands on items include fretwork, a stump cap as well as a model of a Federation style home contained in Perspex.

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Available Term 2 ( Mon 12 April - Fri 25 June 2010)

Did you know that hollows in trees make homes for some animals? Examine this collection of animal nests and find out which home belongs to which animal. Items in this include various animal homes and habitats.

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Available Term 3 (Mon 12 July - Fri 17 Sept 2010)

The human body is a fascinating place! See inside an ear, eye and brain through plastic models, supported by posters and books. A small scale replica of a human skeleton is also included.

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Available Term 3 (Mon 12 July - Fri 17 Sept 2010)

Queensland has approximately 120 species of native frogs and 1 introduced species of toad. Explore these water loving creatures through specimens showing the process of metamorphosis from egg to frog and complete a frog jigsaw puzzle.

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Available Term 3 (Mon 12 July - Fri 17 Sept 2010)

Megafauna are giant mammals and reptiles that evolved after dinosaurs became extinct. Learn about these amazing creatures – that have even been discovered in Queensland – through books, a poster and a DVD. The kit also contains 6 casts inlcuding jawbones from 4 different animals.

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Available Term 3 (Mon 12 July - Fri 17 Sept 2010)

Explore the effects of changes and continuities and develop understandings about people and resources involved in the delivery of postal services. Investigate how innovations in transport and communication technologies have changed Queensland communities. The kit includes historical writing equipment including ink well and nib pens, postcards and greeting cards, scales, pre-decimal currency, and modes of delivery from horse to motor vehicles. The kit also contains classroom activities developed by Australia Post for P-3 and for 4-7 learners.

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