Students from CQU Bundaberg’s learning management course had an exciting science experience at a local school this week.

Woongarra principal Bernie Walsh was pleased with the opportunity to have some hands-on, minds-on science experiences provided for his students.

"This was also a great opportunity for my staff to see what science teaching and learning for the future might look like," he said.

More than 80 University students spent the day working with groups of 6-8 primary school students, exploring ideas as diverse as forces and motion, the earth’s structure, pollution, changes in materials from solids to liquids and magnetic materials and their properties.

Lecturers John Hunt and Rosie Thrupp, accompanied by Sub Dean of Programs Dr Helen Huntly, have spent several weeks with their students planning this assault.

"This a is a great opportunity for our students to understand how young people understand and engage with science, while also having a fun time," Ms Thrupp said.

John Hunt was "keen to see students working across year groups, with the opportunity to adapt investigations across year groups".

This is not the first time CQU students and staff have visited Woongarra in such large numbers.

In late 2004, a group of technology students paid a morning visit and the success of this has prompted a return to explore issues of contemporary science education.

‘We hope to see our courses more closely aligned with school practice and the opportunity to spend this time in a real school continues the strong association we have with schools in our district," Dr Huntly said.

"We value this support provided by schools, and extend our thanks to principal Bernie Walsh for allowing us to visit his school.".