See flames dance to music, hear screaming rods, visualize soundwaves, observe tubes singing to heat, hear a sonic boom and more !

Concepts covered:

What do sound waves look like? Do soundwaves always travel at the same speed? How does the Doppler effect work? What is resonance?
How does a soundwave change with pitch and increasing volume?
Can sound travel through a vacuum? How are sound effects made?
What causes a sonic boom? See sand form weird patterns to soundwaves and much more?

Students will gain an understanding of how soundwaves operate and how this knowledge is applied in the real world.

Syllabus Outcomes: Science and Technology

Physical Phenomena

A student:
PPS2.4 Identifies various forms and sources of energy and devises systems that use energy.
PP S3.4: identifies and applies processes involved in manipulating, using and changing the form of energy

Show demonstrations

Requirements

- Appropriate for Years 3 to 6 with a maximum of 60 students per class.
- Access to 2 electrical power sockets and 3 tables. Chairs are not required.
- Ability to darken the room. Ability to isolate your fire alarm if we run the rubens tube demonstration.
- Students particularly sensitive to loud or high pitch noises may need to be catered for.
- 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.

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.