Wonder of Science Challenge Task Program

What's Included?

Wonder of Science Years 4 - 9 Curriculum Aligned Challenge Tasks*, V8.4 and V9.0 available.

Teacher unit overview and lesson plans.

Resource Pack: Teacher FAQ, Investigation Planners, Design Brief, Conference Criteria, Conference Guidelines etc.

Young Science Ambassador videos for selected tasks.

Inspirational STEM researchers - Young Science Ambassadors.

Two Young Science Ambassadors visits throughout the term.**

Ongoing support from Wonder of Science team including - embedding with curriculum, support with tailoring tasks, developing criteria and assessment, and coordination of visits.

Teacher Professional Development sessions on request - full-day, half-day and one-hour sessions available.

Invitation to a one-day Regional Conference for a representative student team from each class to present their Challenge Task***.

Engaging STEM workshops and Meet-the-Scientist sessions throughout the day.

Invitation to State Conference for Regional Conference winners.

 
 

*Choose from Wonder of Science Challenge Tasks or work with us to develop your own task. Some tasks can be adapted to different year levels - please contact the team for more.

**New schools may request an additional visit or Zoom session depending on timing and location.

*** Smaller schools may elect to bring additional teams - contact the team for more information.

 
 

Curriculum Aligned

  • Over 25 curriculum-aligned Challenge Tasks.

  • Aligned to the Australian Science learning area with connections to the Mathematics and Technologies areas.

  • All tasks develop Science Inquiry Skills and understanding of Science as a Human Endeavour.

  • Tasks in Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences and Earth and Space Sciences for Years 4 - 9.

  • Incorporation of Design and Digital Technologies, and Mathematics capabilities are included in most Challenge Tasks.

  • Connections to general capabilities and cross-curriculum priorities - including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures, and Sustainability for select tasks.

Wonder of Science currently offer units aligned to both Version 8.4 and Version 9.0 for 2025.

What does it cost?

  • Wonder of Science is free of charge in locations where our funding partners support implementation. Please email wonderofscience@uq.edu.au to inquire about funded regions. Our 2025 funded regions include*:

    • Rockhampton and surrounding areas

    • Cairns and surrounding areas

    • Innisfail and surrounding areas

    • Port Douglas, Mossman and surrounding areas

    • Atherton

    • Biloela

    • Gladstone

    • Mareeba

    • Dalby and surrounding areas

    • Miles and surrounding areas

    • Roma and surrounding areas

    • …and more: contact WoS to check eligibility

  • The fee-for-service option is available for schools not in funded regions - small schools can share the fee (arranged in consultation with the team).

For schools within three hours drive of Brisbane, our fee-for-service model is as follows:

Four Column Table
First time entry price* Standard cost Number of classes Cost per student
$1000 ($1100 with GST) $1500 ($1650 with GST) 2 classes Less than $30 per student
$2000 ($2200 with GST) $2500 ($2750 with GST) 4 classes Less than $25 per student
$2500 ($2750 with GST) $3500 ($3850 with GST) 6 classes Less than $23 per student
$3000 ($3000 with GST) $4000 ($4400 with GST) 8 classes Less than $20 per student
$4000 ($4400 with GST) $5000 ($5500 with GST) 10 classes Less than $20 per student

*Entry price for first-time schools or schools returning after COVID-19 pandemic (2020) for the first time.

Costs are based on all inclusions (full program, YSA visits, PD, conference attendance etc.) outlined in the "What's Included" section above.

For schools not in funded regions and outside of fee-for-service zone contact Wonder of Science for a quote.

The virtual program fee is $2500 not including GST ($2750 with GST) per school (for up to 6 classes) for a term – that’s less than $17 per student. Pricing options available for varying class sizes.

Contact Wonder of Science for a price option tailored to your school’s needs and class numbers.

2024 Schools

Download our Wonder of Science Challenge Task quick guides and flyer below for more information.

How to get involved

Through generous support from partner organisations and our sponsors across Queensland, Wonder of Science is offered free of charge to Queensland schools in selected rural, regional, and remote locations.

To cater to schools outside funded regions, Wonder of Science also offers a 'fee-for-service' program.

If you would like to get involved with Wonder of Science, please contact us and we can discuss the topics on offer for your chosen year levels and the term for your Wonder of Science implementation. View the list of V8.4 curriculum-aligned Challenge Tasks (left). V9.0 curriculum-aligned Challenge Tasks (right).

Download the school involvement form (below left) when you are ready to nominate your WoS challenge task topics, and the flyer (below right) for a summary of our approach and further information.

2025 Quick Guide V9.0 now available!

 

Download the flyer!