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Embark on an intergalactic journey in our Off-World Robotics and Engineering Design workshop! In this hands-on experience, students dive into the fascinating realm of space exploration, combining robotics programming with engineering ingenuity.

Students receive a Sphero RVR robot and a challenge – navigate the Martian landscape and escape the crater! Equipped with craft materials and creative minds, participants design structures that enable their Sphero RVR to conquer the Martian crater. The focus is on problem-solving, collaboration, innovation, and the engineering design process.

Basic block programming becomes the key to success as students program their robots to execute the escape mission. This step introduces coding concepts and emphasises precision and computational thinking. Participants explore careers in STEM and the space industry, inspiring students to consider the vast possibilities in these exciting fields.

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Capacity (min. & max): 10 min – 30 max
Year Levels: 7-10
Duration: 90 min
Curriculum link(s): Earth and Space Science, Design and Technologies, Digital Technologies, and Mathematics.

Join us for a high-flying adventure with our "Flight Innovators" workshop! Students delve into aerodynamics, constructing and testing paper planes. They then engage in the design thinking process using Power Up 4.0 kits to enhance their planes. Through trial and error, students grasp lift, drag, and control principles, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving. With a focus on renewable energy, students explore sustainable power methods, connecting designs to real-world applications and environmental awareness. The workshop culminates in a thrilling competition where students showcase their engineering, creativity, and collaboration by achieving the longest flight and distance. Educators receive bonus pre and post activity materials for seamless integration, reinforcing key concepts and encouraging ongoing exploration of flight and renewable energy.

Capacity (min. & max): 10 min – 30 max
Year Levels: 5 - 7
Duration: 60 - 90 min
Curriculum link(s): Physical Science, Design and Technologies, Digital Technologies, and Mathematics.

Launch into an out-of-this-world mission with our "Lunar Lander" Challenge! Students step into the shoes of aerospace engineers as they tackle a real-world scenario from a local South Australian company. Each student becomes part of a company, with roles assigned to explore study and career pathways.

The challenge? Design a lander for an eggstronaut, using the engineering design process to create a 3D model that will launch alongside the eggstronaut. This hands-on experience immerses students in the intricacies of space engineering, from structural integrity to landing precision.

But that's not all—this challenge incorporates mathematical concepts through budgeting elements. Students must allocate resources wisely to stay within budget while ensuring the lander's functionality and safety.

The peak of the workshop is the launch, where students witness their creations in action. Whose eggstronaut will land safely? Join us to find out and inspire the next generation of space explorers!

Capacity (min. & max): 10 min – 30 max
Year Levels: 5 - 8
Duration:Ìý 90 min
Curriculum link(s): Earth and Space Science, Physical Science, Design and Technologies, and Mathematics.