Science and Technologies in Europe
Investigate scientific and technological concepts across Europe.
Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany
Overview
A 16-day itinerary designed specifically for senior secondary students of Science and Technology subjects, covering a broad range of concepts. Students will have the opportunity to meet scientists working in the field and learn about cutting edge design and technology in Europe. This tour travels through the European cities of London, Paris, Geneva and Munich and includes ‘behind-the-scenes’ visits to famous sites, such as the Tower Bridge and the Eiffel Tower. A highlight will be a visit to CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, whose purpose is to operate the world’s largest particle physics laboratory. On our 3 hour guided visit, students will see some of the surface installations of CERN’s experimental areas and learn about the fundamental research conducted here.
Summary itinerary and highlights
- Day 1: Depart Australia.
- Days 2-6: London. Visit the Thames Barrier Information Centre and hear a talk on flood management. Explore London’s museums and walk through the towers and engine rooms of the Tower Bridge Exhibition. Go behind the scenes at Warner Bros’ Making of Harry Potter Exhibition and visit the National Maritime Museum and Observatory at Greenwich. Meet scientists at the Natural History Museum.
- Days 7-9: Paris. Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Eiffel Tower into the engine room and hydraulic system. Visit the museums and galleries of Paris.
- Days 10-11: Geneva. Walking tour of the town explaining its association with watch making. Visit CERN and its surface installations, learning about their current research.
- Days 12-14: Munich. Tour the Deutsches Museum, Allianz Stadium and the BMW Factory.
- Day 15-16: Depart Munich and arrive Australia.
Curriculum links
Australian Curriculum/HSC/VCE/QSA
The science units of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science and Physics
The Technology units of Design and Technology, Engineering Studies and Industrial Technology
