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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Available Term 4 (Mon 4 Oct - Fri 10 Dec 2010)

Learn about the creatures that come out to play when we are all fast asleep! Discover the fascinating habits of our nocturnal neighbours such as the bats, moths, possums and owls.  

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Available Term 4 (Mon 4 Oct - Fri 10 Dec 2010)

Plants and animals that don’t belong in Australia can significantly affect our way of lives through economic, environmental and social impacts, while there are also many threats such as pollution. See pest specimens including fire ants, cane toad, cat and dog skull and more, with each specimen coming with an information card. Explore our pests and threats further with models, fact sheets and printed materials.

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Available Term 4 (Mon 4 Oct - Fri 10 Dec 2010)

Available Term 4 (Mon 4 Oct - Fri 10 Dec 2010)

A fascinating collection of identified rocks and minerals that borrowers can handle, sort and classify according to types, locations and physical characteristics.

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Available Term 4 (Mon 4 Oct - Fri 10 Dec 2010)

Remembering our Australian soldiers during the wars, through books, posters and memorabillia.

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Available Term 4 (Mon 4 Oct - Fri 10 Dec 2010)

Simple Machines will enable teachers and learners to perform an in-depth qualitative study on a simple machine. The study involves five stages of development, including investigation of the model machine, as well as further research and application to a real life machine. The kit contains teacher’s notes and activities linked to the Science syllabus.

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