A Snowy 2.0 3D Experience

In this interactive, your students will join one of our electrical project engineers for a behind-the-scenes look at Snowy 2.0, Australia’s largest-ever hydro project and one of the most ambitious engineering feats of our time. The unit begins with how 3D modelling brings invaluable insight into planning complex structures that are unmatched by 2D mapping alone.

Tailored for high school students with interest in problem solving, engineering and design, this lesson dives into the caverns big enough to fit the Sydney Opera House that this underground power station will fit in and the 28km of tunnels carved beneath the Snowy Mountains to get it there. 

From a practical activity to highlight the skills used every day by Snowy Hydro’s engineering team to virtual walk-throughs and then real-world engineering insights, this lesson brings STEM to life in an unforgettable way.

Key information

Learning area: STEM
Suitable for: year 7-10
Topics: engineering, STEM
Duration: 60-90 minutes
Preparation: for activity
Materials: Household materials or Lego

Resources

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