Science of Sound Discover how sound waves really work in this fun school science visit Enquire Now Hear screaming rods, visualize sound waves, observe tubes singing to heat, hear a sonic boom and more! Concepts covered: What do sound waves look like? Do sound waves 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! Primary students will gain an understanding of how soundwaves operate and how this knowledge is applied in the real world, plus have lots of fun! This school science performance can also be viewed as a LIVE web conference anywhere in the world! Looking for a workshop on Light & Sound? Learn more here! Trustpilot Online Class Version We’ve run live interactive distance programs since 2010 and are highly experienced in making online classes engaging for students on a variety of web conferencing platforms. All of the same curriculum points will be covered, but the activities may vary from those listed for face-to-face incursions. Our online classes include demonstrations, Q&A, and hands-on activities (you will receive a materials list upon booking). Full child protections are in place We usually connect to classes & homes via Zoom, however if you wish to use a different software we can work with you on getting the connection live. If you connect with us via Zoom Full system requirements for Zoom here Each student should test their Zoom connection here. Once the date & time is arranged we will send you simple connection instructions (one click & you’re in!) Quick Links Past projects Requirements Cost per Science Show Free Science Resources Back to Primary Science Visits 150 Free Experiments Fizzics in the Media Australian Curriculum Mapping for all science workshops & shows Australian National Curriculum Mapping for all our science incursions Australian ACARA Content Outcomes: Science F-10 Version 9.0 Foundation explore the ways people make and use observations and questions to learn about the natural world AC9SFH01 pose questions and make predictions based on experiences AC9SFI01 Year 2 explore different actions to make sounds and how to make a variety of sounds, and recognise that sound energy causes objects to vibrate AC9S2U02 Year 1 & 2 describe how people use science in their daily lives, including using patterns to make scientific predictions AC9S1H0, AC9S2H01 pose questions to explore observed simple patterns and relationships and make predictions based on experiences AC9S1I01, AC9S2I01 compare observations with predictions and others’ observations, consider if investigations are fair and identify further questions with guidance AC9S1I05, AC9S2I05 Year 3 & 4 examine how people use data to develop scientific explanations AC9S3H01, AC9S4H01 consider how people use scientific explanations to meet a need or solve a problem AC9S3H02, AC9S4H02 pose questions to explore observed patterns and relationships and make predictions based on observations AC9S3I01, AC9S4I01 compare findings with those of others, consider if investigations were fair, identify questions for further investigation and draw conclusions AC9S3I05, AC9S4I05 Year 5 explain observable properties of solids, liquids and gases by modelling the motion and arrangement of particles AC9S5U04 Year 5 & 6 investigate how scientific knowledge is used by individuals and communities to identify problems, consider responses and make decisions AC9S5H02, AC9S6H02 pose investigable questions to identify patterns and test relationships and make reasoned predictions AC9S5I01, AC9S6I01 compare methods and findings with those of others, recognise possible sources of error, pose questions for further investigation and select evidence to draw reasoned conclusions AC9S5I05, AC9S6I05 Design and Technologies F-10 Version 9.0 Years 5 & 6 explain how electrical energy can be transformed into movement, sound or light in a product or system AC9TDE6K02 Australian National Curriculum Mapping for all our science workshops & shows NSW SCIENCE SYLLABUS CONTENT for all our incursions NSW K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping for all our incursions NSW Science & Technology Syllabus Content A student: ST1-8PW-S describes common forms of energy and explores some characteristics of sound energy ST1-9PW-ST investigates how forces and energy are used in products ST2-8PW-ST describes the characteristics and effects of common forms of energy, such as light and heat ST3-7MW-T explains how the properties of materials determines their use for a range of purposes NSW Science and Technology K–6 Syllabus (Implementation from 2027) For explanatory points & implementation advice for each dot point, please visit the NESA Science and Technology K–6 Curriculum site Stage 1 ST1-SCI-01 measures and describes changes in living things, materials, movement, Earth and the sky Recognise that light and sound can travel through air, water and some solids and are affected by those materials Recognise that sound is created and carried by vibrations Test how different materials and actions affect the volume and pitch of sound ST1-PQU-01 poses questions based on observations and information to investigate cause and effect Stage 2 ST2-PQU-01 poses questions to create fair tests that investigate the effects of energy on living things and physical systems Stage 3 ST3-PQU-01 poses questions to identify variables and conducts fair tests to gather data NSW K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping for all our incursions Print a PDF which details K to 6 mapping of all our NSW science visits VIC Curriculum F–10 Version 2.0 For explanatory points & implementation advice for each dot point, please visit the VIC Curriculum F-10 site. Science Foundation to Level 2 sound can make materials vibrate and vibrating materials can make sound; different actions can be used to produce sounds of varying pitch and volume VC2S2U12 objects can be made of one or more different materials; these materials have observable properties. VC2S2U04 experiences can be used as a basis for posing questions to explore observed patterns and relationships, and to make predictions. VC2S2I01 observations, findings and ideas can be shared with others by using everyday and some scientific vocabulary. VC2S2I06 Levels 3 & 4 the properties of natural and made materials, including fibres, metals, glass and plastics, influence their use and re-use. VC2S4U05 scientific investigations to answer questions or test predictions can be planned and conducted using provided scaffolds, including identifying the attributes of fair tests, and considering the safe use of materials and equipment. VC2S4I02 Levels 5 & 6 repeatable scientific investigations to answer questions can be planned and conducted, including, as appropriate, deciding the variables to be changed, measured and controlled in fair tests, considering potential risks, planning for the safe and ethical use of equipment and materials, and obtaining permissions for investigations conducted on Country and Place or in protected areas. VC2S6I02 VIC F – 6 Science Syllabus mapping for all our incursions Design and Technologies Levels 5 & 6 explain how electrical energy can be transformed into movement, sound or light in a product or system VC2TDE6C01 Print a PDF which details P to 6 mapping of all our VIC science visits School Testimonials View All Pymble Ladies College Feedback on: Science of Sound Today, myself and my team we were lucky enough to welcome Kate to the Prep School to present 4 workshops on the Science of Sound to our Year 1 students. I just wanted to write and express my sincere thanks to Fizzics Education for being so accommodating of our changing schedules, and also to praise Kate for her wonderfully engaging, informative and interactive presentation. The girls were beside themselves with excitement and not only responded with great enthusiasm to Kate’s positive energy, but learnt so much about sound. Kate had a delightful manner with our girls, was patient and exuberant, and the girls had an absolute ball! Please pass on my sincere thanks to Kate for her flexibility on such a topsy turvey day, and for energising our girls for their learning about Science. St Madeleine's Primary School Feedback on: Science of Sound We would definitely book this again Science Show Activities Boomwhackers Colourful tubes that create assorted sounds on impact. Chladni Plate A violin bow running across a metal plate creates very strange patterns in sand. Croaking frogs Create croaking sounds with this Asian musical device Doppler effect Demonstrations on why ambulances sound different as they pass you by. Elephant tubes Large tubes that resonate loudly whilst emulating how frogs croak. Very funny! Ghante bell A Nepalese bell that vibrates loudly when given the right touch. Insect clickers A simple device used in communications during wartime Music Box An investigation into sound traveling through different materials. Rijke tube A special metal tube vibrates loudly when heated air rushes through it. Great! Screaming rod Rubbing this rod makes a very high pitch! A classic demonstration on octaves. Slinky shake A visual depiction on how soundwaves propagate through the air. Sonic Boom A very Australian way to create a sonic boom in your hall. Think bullwhip! Squawking science A simple instrument that students can replicate at home or class. Straw flute A simple yet effective way of demonstrating a standing wave. Students love it! Superposition What happens when sound waves are superimposed? Theremin Create spooky sound effects using the palm of your hand! Thunder drum A demonstration on amplifying sound and blocking vibrations. Twirl tubes Students work together to create chords of varying pitch. Great fun! Voice changer Modulate the pitch of your voice and you'll get strange sounds! Wave generator The audience participates in changing the waveform created by an oscilloscope. Xylophones Compare different xylophones and their pitch *The Rubens Tube is used in the show version of this school incursion. Feedback about this school science incursion on sound Trustpilot Requirements Appropriate for Years 1 to 6 Show version has a maximum of 60 students per class Workshop version has a maximum of 30 students per class Access to 2 electrical power sockets and 3 tables Chairs are not required Ability to darken the room 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 Ability to isolate your fire alarm if we run the Rubens tube demonstration (show only) Looking for a workshop on Light & Sound? Learn more here! During Social Distancing – Contact us and we’ll tailor a program to suit both your school and the State’s social distancing requirements. Further details here Go further – Complete Units of Work to support your teaching! Hours of High-Quality videos, printable experiments, quizzes, vocabulary lists, Scope & sequences, cross-curricular teaching ideas, marking rubrics & more Save time & engage students in STEM Find out more! Did you know about our larger stage shows? Designed to engage groups of up to 240 students, pair this workshop with one of these school favourites! Big Science Big Fun tick tick BOOM! Destination Moon Food Science Show Deep Blue Oceans Cost $580 inc. GST for a 60-minute workshop or $660 inc. GST for a 90-minute workshop. We can also run this as a 60-minute show for up to 60 students for $750 inc. GST. Available as an online class anywhere in the world. Find out more here Find out about offers & discounts here! In a regional area? Find out how we can attend your school as part of a country science tour! Call 1300 856 828, or click below to make a booking for your primary school. Print a PDF for mapping of all our K to 6 science visits Trustpilot Find out more here Enquire Now Extension Ideas! STEM Full Day Accelerator - Primary Create a Full Day STEM Accelerator or join us for a rapid science upskill! For schools outside of metropolitan areas please contact us to discuss how this science workshop can be run online or visit your school as part of a regional visit. Click below to know more! Science Full Day STEM accelerator – Primary Teachers Teacher Professional Learning – One hour STEM Ideation Coding Full Day TPL – Primary Teachers Online courses Read More STEM Full Day Accelerator - Primary Create a Full Day STEM Accelerator or join us for a rapid science upskill! For schools outside of metropolitan areas please contact us to discuss how this science workshop can be run online or visit your school as part of a regional visit. Click below to know more! Science Full Day STEM accelerator – Primary Teachers Teacher Professional Learning – One hour STEM Ideation Coding Full Day TPL – Primary Teachers Online courses Read More Extension Ideas! Scientist Q & A Often students attend our science workshops and shows with questions that stem beyond the covered topic area. Ask a scientist aims to give students a chance to get their questions answered! Run as a 30-minute session at a cost of $70 inc. GST. Read More Scientist Q & A Often students attend our science workshops and shows with questions that stem beyond the covered topic area. Ask a scientist aims to give students a chance to get their questions answered! Run as a 30-minute session at a cost of $70 inc. GST. 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Australian National Curriculum Mapping for all our science incursions Australian ACARA Content Outcomes: Science F-10 Version 9.0 Foundation explore the ways people make and use observations and questions to learn about the natural world AC9SFH01 pose questions and make predictions based on experiences AC9SFI01 Year 2 explore different actions to make sounds and how to make a variety of sounds, and recognise that sound energy causes objects to vibrate AC9S2U02 Year 1 & 2 describe how people use science in their daily lives, including using patterns to make scientific predictions AC9S1H0, AC9S2H01 pose questions to explore observed simple patterns and relationships and make predictions based on experiences AC9S1I01, AC9S2I01 compare observations with predictions and others’ observations, consider if investigations are fair and identify further questions with guidance AC9S1I05, AC9S2I05 Year 3 & 4 examine how people use data to develop scientific explanations AC9S3H01, AC9S4H01 consider how people use scientific explanations to meet a need or solve a problem AC9S3H02, AC9S4H02 pose questions to explore observed patterns and relationships and make predictions based on observations AC9S3I01, AC9S4I01 compare findings with those of others, consider if investigations were fair, identify questions for further investigation and draw conclusions AC9S3I05, AC9S4I05 Year 5 explain observable properties of solids, liquids and gases by modelling the motion and arrangement of particles AC9S5U04 Year 5 & 6 investigate how scientific knowledge is used by individuals and communities to identify problems, consider responses and make decisions AC9S5H02, AC9S6H02 pose investigable questions to identify patterns and test relationships and make reasoned predictions AC9S5I01, AC9S6I01 compare methods and findings with those of others, recognise possible sources of error, pose questions for further investigation and select evidence to draw reasoned conclusions AC9S5I05, AC9S6I05 Design and Technologies F-10 Version 9.0 Years 5 & 6 explain how electrical energy can be transformed into movement, sound or light in a product or system AC9TDE6K02 Australian National Curriculum Mapping for all our science workshops & shows
NSW K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping for all our incursions NSW Science & Technology Syllabus Content A student: ST1-8PW-S describes common forms of energy and explores some characteristics of sound energy ST1-9PW-ST investigates how forces and energy are used in products ST2-8PW-ST describes the characteristics and effects of common forms of energy, such as light and heat ST3-7MW-T explains how the properties of materials determines their use for a range of purposes NSW Science and Technology K–6 Syllabus (Implementation from 2027) For explanatory points & implementation advice for each dot point, please visit the NESA Science and Technology K–6 Curriculum site Stage 1 ST1-SCI-01 measures and describes changes in living things, materials, movement, Earth and the sky Recognise that light and sound can travel through air, water and some solids and are affected by those materials Recognise that sound is created and carried by vibrations Test how different materials and actions affect the volume and pitch of sound ST1-PQU-01 poses questions based on observations and information to investigate cause and effect Stage 2 ST2-PQU-01 poses questions to create fair tests that investigate the effects of energy on living things and physical systems Stage 3 ST3-PQU-01 poses questions to identify variables and conducts fair tests to gather data NSW K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping for all our incursions Print a PDF which details K to 6 mapping of all our NSW science visits VIC Curriculum F–10 Version 2.0 For explanatory points & implementation advice for each dot point, please visit the VIC Curriculum F-10 site. Science Foundation to Level 2 sound can make materials vibrate and vibrating materials can make sound; different actions can be used to produce sounds of varying pitch and volume VC2S2U12 objects can be made of one or more different materials; these materials have observable properties. VC2S2U04 experiences can be used as a basis for posing questions to explore observed patterns and relationships, and to make predictions. VC2S2I01 observations, findings and ideas can be shared with others by using everyday and some scientific vocabulary. VC2S2I06 Levels 3 & 4 the properties of natural and made materials, including fibres, metals, glass and plastics, influence their use and re-use. VC2S4U05 scientific investigations to answer questions or test predictions can be planned and conducted using provided scaffolds, including identifying the attributes of fair tests, and considering the safe use of materials and equipment. VC2S4I02 Levels 5 & 6 repeatable scientific investigations to answer questions can be planned and conducted, including, as appropriate, deciding the variables to be changed, measured and controlled in fair tests, considering potential risks, planning for the safe and ethical use of equipment and materials, and obtaining permissions for investigations conducted on Country and Place or in protected areas. VC2S6I02 VIC F – 6 Science Syllabus mapping for all our incursions Design and Technologies Levels 5 & 6 explain how electrical energy can be transformed into movement, sound or light in a product or system VC2TDE6C01 Print a PDF which details P to 6 mapping of all our VIC science visits
STEM Full Day Accelerator - Primary Create a Full Day STEM Accelerator or join us for a rapid science upskill! For schools outside of metropolitan areas please contact us to discuss how this science workshop can be run online or visit your school as part of a regional visit. Click below to know more! Science Full Day STEM accelerator – Primary Teachers Teacher Professional Learning – One hour STEM Ideation Coding Full Day TPL – Primary Teachers Online courses Read More
STEM Full Day Accelerator - Primary Create a Full Day STEM Accelerator or join us for a rapid science upskill! For schools outside of metropolitan areas please contact us to discuss how this science workshop can be run online or visit your school as part of a regional visit. Click below to know more! Science Full Day STEM accelerator – Primary Teachers Teacher Professional Learning – One hour STEM Ideation Coding Full Day TPL – Primary Teachers Online courses Read More
Scientist Q & A Often students attend our science workshops and shows with questions that stem beyond the covered topic area. Ask a scientist aims to give students a chance to get their questions answered! Run as a 30-minute session at a cost of $70 inc. GST. Read More
Scientist Q & A Often students attend our science workshops and shows with questions that stem beyond the covered topic area. Ask a scientist aims to give students a chance to get their questions answered! Run as a 30-minute session at a cost of $70 inc. GST. Read More
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