See flying toilet paper, shooting smoke vortex rings, exploding balloon dogs, tea bag rockets and much more! Students will find out all about pressure in this cool science show!

Concepts covered:

As this show is primarily about pressure and air it can be tailored to demonstrate how weather works or how planes fly; just let us know which area you would like us to cover on booking this science show.

When presented as a show on the weather:
What is air pressure? Why are low and high pressure areas important?
How are clouds formed? What is our atmosphere made of anyway?
What conditions are needed to cause tornados?
What causes drought and how can scientists help?

Students will gain an appreciation of meteorology and gain insight into how our climate operates.
Stage 1 students can attend, however in such cases it would best run over 40 minutes due to the their limited attention spans.

When presented as a show on flight:
How do pressure differences relate to flight? What is the coanda effect and how is this important for the design of aeroplane wings?
Specifically, the show dmeonstrayions are designed so that students will understand 4 basic forces acting on flying objects; lift, thrust, drag and gravity

This performance can also be viewed as a LIVE web conference anywhere in the world!
Syllabus Outcomes: Science and Technology

Earth and its Surroundings

A student:

ES 2.6: identifies some of the features of the solar system and describes interactions that affect conditions on Earth.

ES 3.6: recognises that the Earth is the source of most materials and resources, and describes phenomena and processes, both natural and human, that form and change the Earth over time.

Physical Phenomena

A student:

PP S3.4: identifies and applies processes involved in manipulating, using and changing the form of energy

Fits within COGS Unit 'Local Environments'.

Show demonstrations

 
Requirements

- Appropriate for Years 3 to 6 with a maximum of 60 students per class

- Access to 2 electrical power sockets and 2 tables. Chairs are not required.

- Duration 60 minutes, set up time 45 minutes and pack up time 45 minutes

Cost

- $240 inc. GST per performance.
Keep the ball rolling: An optional 30 minute live video conference followup can be arranged to build upon students understanding of the content presented. Easily arranged and well worth the effort!
Only $55 inc. GST per class when booked in conjunction with this in-school visit.

This performance can also be viewed as a LIVE web conference anywhere in the world!
The cost for stand alone video conference sessions are $110 inc. GST per class and can be arranged with our office.

For schools outside of Sydney please contact us to discuss how this workshop can visit your school as part of a regional visit

Unlike others we don't charge per student as we know that this causes an additional administrative load on your school office. Most schools tend to fill the workshops based on our recommended maximum number of students. If you have any questions please contact us.