Education

PROGRAMS

The National Motor Museum at Birdwood houses the most important collection of motor transport history in Australia. The educational programs are designed to enhance the collection and provide a unique experience for students.

There is a choice of three education workshop programs for schools visiting the Museum.

THE LEGO CAR FACTORY (R-4)
How are cars made? Are cars made one at a time? Does each carmaker make a whole car? Are all cars made at one factory the same? Through using LEGO educational materials these questions and many others are answered. Students are taught why cars are made on assembly lines and the value of cooperation and teamwork. A great workshop for junior primary children and loads of fun for older students too.

Duration: 75 minutes

For a copy of the Lego - Curriculum information click here.
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THE MOTOR WORKS – THE MODEL T FOR FACTORY (5-12)
The internationally acclaimed workshop is in its twelfth year of operation. The Motor Works is a simulation of a car assembly plant, in which a class works as a team to mass-produce cardboard replica Model T Fords. Students learn in a ‘hands-on’ way the principles of assembly line production and experience various aspects of the world of work including group problem solving and quality control. As payment for his or her labour each student receives a Model T.

Duration: 90 minutes

For a copy of the Motor Works - Curriculum information click here.
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WORKSHEETS
The Museum provides worksheets, covering a range of themes and age levels, to schools intending to visit the Museum. Click on the titles below to print off copies.

Around the World

Harry Monsoor Van

I Spy 4

Investigator

Journey Through Time

Match & Patch

Road Safety

Road Sign Observation

Seatbelts Save Lives

Tom Kruse Truck

Tour

Word Search

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DISPLAY
The Motor Pavilions house various displays some of which include ‘hands-on’ for student interest and education. A display of vehicles through the decades allows the students to see what technological and design changes have taken place over the last 100 years. Our 50’s display enables the students to listen to the music of the era, go to a drive-in movie and see what knowledge was required to gain a drivers licence. Our displays such as “Crash Test Dummies” and “Roadhouse Café” explore road safety issues.

General Information

Museum Collection:	A world class collection of motor vehicles, which have shaped the way we live, work and play. Over 300 cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles on display.
Oval and Playground:	The museum has 5 hectares of picnic grounds on the banks of the River Torrens. Free gas barbecues and playground are also available.
Education Centre and Home Base:	Workshops take place in the Museum’s Education Centre. Schools are allocated a sheltered home base.
Food and Drink:	Students generally bring their own recess and lunch. Takeaway is available from FJ Café, shops across the road, and some vending machines in the Museum.

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL

Contact:

Bruno Davids
National Motor Museum
Phone (08) 8568 4000
Fax (08) 8568 5195

For a copy of the School Bookings Confirmation Sheet click here.
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URL: http://www.history.sa.gov.au/motor/education.htm