YEAR 5 - YEAR 8

Join our Education Officers at Puffing Billy Railway and explore math's concepts in real life situations, like:

  • Learning about Measurement and Geometry by developing solutions for the water tanks at the railway, which are a vital part of the locomotives.
  • Developing an understanding of Algebra through patterns and games.
  • Exploring Statistics and Probability by creating your own survey questions and collecting your own data at the Lakeside Visitor Centre.
  • Developing an understanding about the importance of Time at the railway.
A Puffing Billy Locomotive next to a water tank.

Teachers will choose between four topics:

  • Measurement - Speed/Time
  • Number - Algebra
  • Measurement and Geometry
  • Statistics and Probability
Maths in Motion Itinerary
PUFFING BILLY EDEP 213

Curriculum links

Curriculum Resources

Puffing Billy Railway offers a range of pre- and post-excursion curriculum-linked resources to support teaching and learning in the classroom and at home. All resources are based around the topics of Energy/Force/Motion, Past and Present, Design and Technology and Biodiversity.

Program details and information

  • DURATION

    Half Day (approx. 10.30 am - 2.30 pm)

  • AVAILABILITY

    Monday - Friday during the Victorian School Terms

  • TEACHER/LEADER TO STUDENT RATIOS

    Year 5 - Year 6 | 1:10
    Year 7 - Year 8 | 1:10

  • RATES

    Guided Student | From $24.90
    Guided Teacher/Leader | From $36.00

  • LOCATION

    OPTION 1 | RETURN JOURNEY
    Meet the Education Officer at Belgrave Station at 10:15am for an 11:15am departure (approx. 1-hour journey). Disembark at Lakeside Station at 12.15pm. Enjoy lunch, the Lakeside Visitor Centre, an Educator led workshop and the natural surrounds. Board Puffing Billy at 2pm and return to Belgrave Station at approx. 3pm. 

    OPTION 2 | SINGLE JOURNEY
    Meet the Education Officer at Belgrave Station at 10:15am for an 11:15am departure (approx. 1-hour journey). Disembark at Lakeside Station at 12.15pm. Enjoy lunch, the Lakeside Visitor Centre, an Educator led workshop and the natural surrounds. Depart on your school bus from Lakeside at 2pm. Other options can be scheduled according to Puffing Billy Railway timetable.

Enquiries

Enquire about our guided excursions via our online form.
Please contact the Education team for any further questions by emailing info@pbr.org.au or calling 03 9757 0700.

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