Children at Moore Park State School near Bundaberg had the chance to work and think the way scientists do, thanks to a Science Fair presented by 'Science curriculum and pedagogy' students from CQUniversity's Bachelor of Learning Management degree.

Lecturer Dr Rosie Thrupp said there was some disappointment from Year 1 students who didn't experience 'Tornadoes in a bottle'.

Future scientists gather around one of our Education students

"But generally, children across all areas of the primary years engaged in working and thinking in the way that scientists do," she said.

"From investigating the crime scene, to creating cold packs to ‘fix' bruises and sprains, children were challenged by questions ... mostly questions that start with 'why?' and 'why do you think that happened?' and 'how did that happen?'.

"Children were asked to observe and communicate what they saw. Observation is a very important part of the work of scientists and hence, it is an important aspect of learning science."

Dr Thrupp said there was overwhelmingly postivive feedback from the Moore Park pupils.

Moore Park pupils get involved in the Fair 
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