Questacon Science Time: Building and Engineering
Highlights
- Explore the science of bridges and towers through hands-on experiments that ignite curiosity in young minds.
- Engage in creative activities that foster discovery and encourage little scientists to investigate their world.
- Experience interactive sessions designed for preschoolers, promoting learning in a supportive and fun environment.
- Take home an activity sheet to continue the STEM fun, ensuring learning extends beyond the session.
Bring your 3–5‑year‑old along for a fun‑filled Science Time session at Questacon, where curious little minds explore the fascinating science behind bridges and towers.
What shapes make bridges strong? How do towers stand tall without toppling over? Through playful questioning, hands‑on experiments, creative activities and simple crafts, children discover the answers just like real scientists do.
Each interactive session encourages young learners to explore, investigate and experiment in a supportive environment designed especially for early childhood. The experience wraps up with an exciting demonstration and a take‑home activity sheet, so the STEM fun can continue at home.
A perfect introduction to science for preschoolers, full of discovery, creativity and curiosity.
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Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Website meets <a href="https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/" target="_blank">WCAG 2.0</a> accessibility standards
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Access & Inclusion
An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
- https://www.questacon.edu.au/visiting/accessibility
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