Year 8 – Page 3

25 Jul

Students get into heavy lifting at hydraulics and trade workshops

Redeemer Lutheran College (Biloela) students discovered more about the practical application of physics in a Heavy Hydraulics workshop and became Tradies for a Day, completing a series of practical trade activities.

19 Jul

Drone competition creates a buzz in Gladstone

It was a case of reaching for the stars, or at least the ceiling, for over 140 young science and technology enthusiasts from around Gladstone this week as they joined forces to participate in ...

17 Jul

Geology rocks at Wandoan

Do you know the difference between sedimentary, metamorphic and igneous rocks? The students at Wandoan and Taroom State Schools do (and a lot more) after participating in our geology workshop.

30 May

Students explore flight from paper planes to drones

The full spectrum of flight, from the basics of a paper plane to the latest technology of drones, was explored by Gladstone students participating in Physics of Flight workshops yesterday.

28 Mar

From classroom to clouds: Mount Isa students discover the physics of flight

The humble paper plane became a vehicle for an interactive workshop exploring physics and aerodynamics for students at Mount Isa schools.

26 Mar

Big STEM Day challenges and inspires next-gen engineers

Emerging engineers at Moranbah State High produced pulley systems, programmed roaming robots and completed a design challenge as part of the Big STEM Day supported by BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA).

21 Mar

Students flick the switch on power

Wavell State High School students generated hydrogen to run model cars, examined the electricity market and explored other alternative sources of energy at a QMEA workshop.

01 Mar

Over 1300 budding scientists break QMEA workshop record

An incredible 1300+ students at Mansfield State High School have participated in QMEA workshops in Term 1 setting a new record and a roaring start to our partnership with the school which joined the ...

24 Nov

Rocks to robots – Brisbane students materialise mining careers at STEM workshops

South-east Queensland students recently explored the intersection of STEM and the boundless exciting career opportunities in the resources and energy sector at a series of learning experiences delivered by the QMEA. Marking the conclusion ...

14 Nov

Pittsworth students rock resourceful workshop with whirlwind of new STEM knowledge

Western Downs’ next generation powered up their valuable STEM skills today at a groundbreaking learning experience delivered by the QMEA. Thanks to support from Genuity, 25 Year 8 students from Pittsworth State High School ...

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Category: Year 8

Students get into heavy lifting at hydraulics and trade workshops

Drone competition creates a buzz in Gladstone

Geology rocks at Wandoan

Students explore flight from paper planes to drones

From classroom to clouds: Mount Isa students discover the physics of flight

Big STEM Day challenges and inspires next-gen engineers

Students flick the switch on power

Over 1300 budding scientists break QMEA workshop record

Rocks to robots – Brisbane students materialise mining careers at STEM workshops

Pittsworth students rock resourceful workshop with whirlwind of new STEM knowledge

2025 a year of creation, connection and celebration

Resources industry celebrates 2026 QMEA Student Ambassadors

More students mining for success in Mackay