Physical Sciences Aviation Museum Tours - Push & Pull
Subject
Science – Physical sciences
Tour Description
Students will be engaged in a walking tour of fixed wing aircraft. By the end of the tour, they will be able to identify three main forces of flying – lift, pull, and thrust. With guidance, students will observe the main features of the aircraft used for flight such as wings used to create lift, propellors used to pull the aircraft through the air, and engines used to create thrust. Highlights include the Sopwith Camel with a moving propellor, C47 Dakota and Avro Lancaster. Students will gain an insight into how each of these aircraft flies.
Year Group
Year 2
Number of Students
Capacity 30 Students
Number of Teachers
Min. 1
Number of Parents/Helpers
Min. 5
Schedule
| Time Slot | Whole Group |
|---|---|
| 1 hour 10-11 AM | Guided Tour of the Sopwith Camel, Avro Lancaster & Douglas Dacota C-47 with the Education Program Specialist. With guidance, students will identify features of the aircraft that enable flight such as wings, propellors and engines. Lift, pull and thrust will be discussed. As students move around the museum, they will draw the parts of the aircraft that support flight – such as wings, propellors and engines. The group will stay together, and from time-to-time parents/teachers will assist small working groups. Worksheets, pencils & clipboards will be provided. The expected ratio of adults to students is 5:1. |
Curriculum Outcomes Year 2
| Year group | Scope and sequence of mandated curriculum content for implementation 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year 2 | Physical sciences: ⦁ A push or a pull affects how an object moves or changes shape. |
Important Information
| Accessibility | Please email the museum to let us know if you have any accessibility needs museum@raafawa.org.au | |
| Resources | All education resources will be provided. | |
| First Aid | Please BYO First Aid Kit. | |
| Bags/lunches | Student bags/lunches/water-bottles can be stored in a small shed. Do not bring valuables. | |
| Food & Drink | Food and drink are not permitted inside the Museum. A grassy area out the front is perfect for a recess/lunch break. Tables and chairs are also available. | |
| COVID-19 | We ask you to refrain from visiting the Museum if you are feeling unwell. | |
| Shoes | It is required that all students, staff and supervisors wear closed-in shoes. | |
| Busses | Busses cannot park onsite. Drop-off & pick-up only. | |
| Numbers | If you have more students, please email remie.paulik@raafawa.org.au for a special request. | |
| Tailored | This course can be tailored to suit specific year groups or requests. Please email remie.paulik@raafawa.org.au for a special request. | |
| Adult Supervision | The following supervision ratios are required for all education groups visiting the museum. ⦁ Years K-2, minimum 1 adult to 5 students. ⦁ Years 3-6, minimum 1 adult per 10 students. ⦁ Years 7-10, minimum 1 teacher per 15 students. ⦁ Years 11-12, minimum 1 teacher per small group. | |
| Duty of Care | The responsibility of students remains with the education staff from the visiting school or educational organisation. |
How to Book
Bookings can be made online through the booking link & credit card payment is required at the time of online booking.
If the option for an invoice is required for your booking, please call the museum on 08 9311 4470 or get in touch with our Education specialist, Remie at education@raafawa.org.au.