Qld Museum Kits for “hands-on” learning

There’s a Museum Kit for that!

Prehistoric World: Ichthyosaur

You’re an amazing educator, but have you ever wished you could whip out a dinosaur bone to add a little bit more pizzazz to your classroom lessons? You should see if there’s a Museum Kit for that!

Tara Library is the regional depot for the Qld Museum‘s Learning Resource Kits. Teachers and parents can reserve a Qld Museum Kit and borrow it from any Western Downs Libraries branch – for free. The kits are a great way to add some “hands-on” to your lessons to help children engage more with a topic.

What’s in a kit

Museum kits come with a range of artefacts, specimens, models, and learning resources. Each kit has curriculum links and teaching notes. Museum kits cover a range of subjects, including History, Culture, Biodiversity, Physics, and Technology.

The Qld Museum also has a range of online resources freely available including videos, podcasts, and downloadable learning resources.

: Insects kit

: Teacher Resources, Active Earth

: Active Earth kit

Information for borrowers

How much do the kits cost to hire? Nothing! The kits are free to borrow from any Western Downs Library branch.
How long can I keep the kit for? Kits are issued to you for a 2-week period.
I don’t live in the Western Downs. Can I still borrow a museum kit? Yes, kits are delivered to the Western Downs Library branch closest to you. You will need a current Western Downs Libraries membership.
I’m not a school teacher. Can I borrow kits too? Yes, you can. Museum kits are designed for use by school teachers and come with curriculum links and learning resources, but can be used by anyone including preschools, parents, and youth groups.
What kits are available? We usually have 6 kits at a time. Kits are rotated out of the region every semester. To see which ones are currently available, just search the catalogue for “museum kits“.
How do I reserve a kit? Search the catalogue for “museum kits“. Click on the title of the kit you want to borrow, then click the “Place reservation” button. You will need a current Western Downs Library membership.
I’m not a member. How can I join the library? Becoming a member of Western Downs Libraries is simple, and free. You can even register online.