Water balloon drop challenge Put your engineering skills to the test with this classic challenge for kids! Enquire Now 🚀 Engineering Challenge Moon Lander: The Great Balloon Drop Design, build, and test a spacecraft to protect your “astronaut”! How good are you at engineering? In this high-energy workshop, children learn how NASA engineers design spacecraft to land on extra-terrestrial planets by protecting a precious water balloon from a great height! Mission Objectives: 📉 Deceleration: How to slow down the descent. 📦 Crumple Zones: Designing for impact survival. ☁️ Cushioning: Protecting the payload from shock. 🚀 Retro Rockets: Exploring landing technologies. 👽 Atmospheres: Adapting to different planetary conditions. ✨ Reliability You Can Trust Coordinating large-scale holiday programs for Libraries and Councils requires more than just “fun”, it requires hassle-free logistics and proven engagement. Led by a Churchill Fellow, our team has delivered major programs around Australia since 2004 for over 4 million students. From the Powerhouse Museum to national festivals, we ensure your session goes off without a hitch. See the major projects we’ve delivered across Australia. Founder & Churchill FellowBen Newsome Workshop Parameters This challenge tests children’s ability to think critically under pressure. They are provided with a strictly limited set of materials and a countdown clock—exactly like a real NASA mission. Suitable for both indoor construction and outdoor testing. Perfect for holiday programs looking for an active, high-engagement session. Inspiring the next generation of aerospace engineers. Trustpilot Enquire Today Are you a Vacation Care Centre? Every holiday period, Fizzics Education present holiday programs workshops for local council libraries, vacation care centres, OOSHC and at our own venues. These workshops are designed to cater for a wide range of ages, even the adults join in! Book early to avoid disappointment. A school holiday program treat!To check out our vacation care center science programs... Read More A creative holiday science workshop for crafty kids! Critical Thinking: Mission Control How will your students approach the challenge? Some find they work best in teams, while others prefer to fly solo as lead engineers. Either way, we see a vast range of creative solutions to this time-based challenge, often with spectacular results! The key to the session is engagement. Students listen to stories of how NASA has used diverse techniques—from parachutes to “sky cranes”—to land precious spacecraft on Mars, the Moon, and beyond. Our presenter guides the students through the design phase, offering helpful hints to prevent “mission failure.” Deployment & Logistics This session works perfectly indoors. We don’t provide the water balloons until the very last minute—after all, an astronaut wouldn’t just sit around while a spaceship was being built around them! Pro Tip for Site Managers: It is preferable to have “high ground” available, such as a flight of stairs or a balcony, to drop the spacecraft from. If those aren’t available, we can work with a sturdy chair. We provide a box to contain the landing zone, ensuring water doesn’t spill on your floors. Vacation Care Reviews View All Mosman Library Feedback on: Stars & Planets Water balloon challenge Lots of hands on stuff for kids to do. I liked the appeal to a range of ages which is good for us. Will definitely keep you guys in mind for the next time. Requirements 🏗️ Engineering Challenge Water Balloon Drop: Site Requirements Logistics for our high-impact physics and landing workshop. 🥚 Physics Logistics 👤 Capacity: Maximum 30 students per session. 🎂 Age Group: Appropriate for ages 7 and up. 🪑 Furniture: 2 tables arranged at the front of the room. 📍 Height: A high place to drop spacecraft (preferable but not essential). ⏰ Duration: 60 minutes. 🚛 Bump In/Out: 20 mins setup / 30 mins pack up. Note: Chairs are not required for this active workshop. Students will be moving and building throughout. 🚀 The Drop Zone If your site has a balcony, mezzanine, or safe elevated platform, we can really put the student designs to the test! If not, we have alternative methods to test for a safe landing. Trustpilot Cost Engineering Workshop Pricing $520 inc. GST ✨ Only $17.33 per student!* We don’t charge “per site” as we know this causes an extra administrative load for your office. Our flat-rate workshop fee includes all specialized materials and the expertise of our presenters. *Based on 30 students attending. For locations outside metropolitan areas, contact us to discuss how we can visit you as part of a regional tour. 📞 1300 856 828 Enquire Online Business for Good Every physics challenge booked creates a positive global impact through our partnership with B1G1. See Our Impact Report Trustpilot Enquire Now Related Vacation Care Programs Flight or Weather Ages 5 and up Maximum 60 kids Holiday science show 60 minutes Online Class Available 📚 LIBRARY *WITH ADJUSTMENTS* Read More Enquire Now Meccano Machines Ages 8 and up Maximum 30 students Holiday science workshop 2 hours 📚 LIBRARY SUITABLE Read More Enquire Now Chemistry Show Ages 5 and up Maximum 60 children Science show 60 minutes Online Class Available 📚 LIBRARY *WITH ADJUSTMENTS* Read More Enquire Now
🚀 Engineering Challenge Moon Lander: The Great Balloon Drop Design, build, and test a spacecraft to protect your “astronaut”! How good are you at engineering? In this high-energy workshop, children learn how NASA engineers design spacecraft to land on extra-terrestrial planets by protecting a precious water balloon from a great height! Mission Objectives: 📉 Deceleration: How to slow down the descent. 📦 Crumple Zones: Designing for impact survival. ☁️ Cushioning: Protecting the payload from shock. 🚀 Retro Rockets: Exploring landing technologies. 👽 Atmospheres: Adapting to different planetary conditions. ✨ Reliability You Can Trust Coordinating large-scale holiday programs for Libraries and Councils requires more than just “fun”, it requires hassle-free logistics and proven engagement. Led by a Churchill Fellow, our team has delivered major programs around Australia since 2004 for over 4 million students. From the Powerhouse Museum to national festivals, we ensure your session goes off without a hitch. See the major projects we’ve delivered across Australia. Founder & Churchill FellowBen Newsome Workshop Parameters This challenge tests children’s ability to think critically under pressure. They are provided with a strictly limited set of materials and a countdown clock—exactly like a real NASA mission. Suitable for both indoor construction and outdoor testing. Perfect for holiday programs looking for an active, high-engagement session. Inspiring the next generation of aerospace engineers. Trustpilot Enquire Today
Critical Thinking: Mission Control How will your students approach the challenge? Some find they work best in teams, while others prefer to fly solo as lead engineers. Either way, we see a vast range of creative solutions to this time-based challenge, often with spectacular results! The key to the session is engagement. Students listen to stories of how NASA has used diverse techniques—from parachutes to “sky cranes”—to land precious spacecraft on Mars, the Moon, and beyond. Our presenter guides the students through the design phase, offering helpful hints to prevent “mission failure.” Deployment & Logistics This session works perfectly indoors. We don’t provide the water balloons until the very last minute—after all, an astronaut wouldn’t just sit around while a spaceship was being built around them! Pro Tip for Site Managers: It is preferable to have “high ground” available, such as a flight of stairs or a balcony, to drop the spacecraft from. If those aren’t available, we can work with a sturdy chair. We provide a box to contain the landing zone, ensuring water doesn’t spill on your floors.
Requirements 🏗️ Engineering Challenge Water Balloon Drop: Site Requirements Logistics for our high-impact physics and landing workshop. 🥚 Physics Logistics 👤 Capacity: Maximum 30 students per session. 🎂 Age Group: Appropriate for ages 7 and up. 🪑 Furniture: 2 tables arranged at the front of the room. 📍 Height: A high place to drop spacecraft (preferable but not essential). ⏰ Duration: 60 minutes. 🚛 Bump In/Out: 20 mins setup / 30 mins pack up. Note: Chairs are not required for this active workshop. Students will be moving and building throughout. 🚀 The Drop Zone If your site has a balcony, mezzanine, or safe elevated platform, we can really put the student designs to the test! If not, we have alternative methods to test for a safe landing. Trustpilot
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