Madlab Electronics Solder circuits and apply your knowledge of electricity Enquire Now Make your own electronic circuit to keep! Using soldering irons and appropriate safety equipment your school classroom becomes a hive of activity as students construct their own electronic device of real electrical components. Whilst constructing circuits your students will learn about capacitors, resistors, diodes and more as well as how electronic circuit boards are manufactured in the real world. The kits have been designed by Madlab and have been used by the Edinburgh Science Festival. Trustpilot 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 Year 6 investigate the transfer and transformation of energy in electrical circuits, including the role of circuit components, insulators and conductors AC9S6U03 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: ST3-8PW-ST explains how energy is transformed from one form to another ST3-2DP-T plans and uses materials, tools and equipment to develop solutions for a need or opportunity 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 3 ST3-SCI-01 uses evidence to explain how scientific knowledge can be used to develop sustainable practices Recognise that an electrical circuit transfers electrical energy from a source, through a pathway, to a device that transforms electrical energy into other forms of energy Plan and construct simple electrical circuits to model the transfer and transformation of energy Pose questions, identify variables and safely conduct fair tests to identify materials that act as electrical conductors or insulators Explain how electrical insulators can ensure electrical safety in everyday life 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 Science For explanatory points & implementation advice for each dot point, please visit the VIC Curriculum F-10 site. Levels 5 & 6 materials may be electrical insulators or conductors; energy can be transferred and transformed in electrical circuits where the components of a circuit play particular roles in the function of the circuit. VC2S6U09 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 select, explain and use suitable materials, components, tools and techniques to safely make designed solutions VC2TDE6D03 negotiate design criteria that address ethical considerations, including sustainability, to evaluate design ideas, processes and solutions VC2TDE6D04 develop project plans that include consideration of resources to individually and collaboratively make designed solutions VC2TDE6D05 Print a PDF which details P to 6 mapping of all our VIC science visits School Testimonials View All Condell Park Public School Feedback on: Years 5 and 6 Create a Buzz programme Enthusiastic presenter - good rapport with students. The programme (sic) was informative and age appropriate. Electronic kits that can be made Electronic kits that can be made to keep include: Wonky Wire – Use a steady hand to complete the challenge Stop Thief! – Make a burglar alarm Lie Detector – Detect your friend sweating out the answers! Which electricity workshop is right for me? As we offer a number of electricity workshops it can be a little confusing as to which is right for your class. Please have a look below for a very short description of the different ones available so you can quickly see what would work best for you school. The titles are clickable links to take you to the full workshop description. Create a Buzz This workshop covers the fundamentals of electricity & magnetism. What is static vs current electricity? What is electromagnetism? What materials are resistors vs. conductors? How do basic circuits work? Most schools choose this school science visit when they want us to spend time at the beginning of their topic prior to having students construct their own circuits later. Electrical circuits This school workshop is generally chosen when students already have a grasp of how electrical energy is transferred. The focus of this workshop is to arrange electrical components such as lights, batteries, capacitors, switches and more to produce either series or parallel circuits that work. Madlab Electronics In some ways similar to the electrical circuits program, only this time the circuits themselves are being constructed using soldering irons. The focus of this workshop is learning the skills and techniques for putting electrical circuits together in real electronics. Students can keep the circuits they make as part of this workshop. Renewable Energy The focus of this workshop is to look how electricity can be generated using renewable energy sources (wind, solar, etc.). These energy sources are compared with non-renewable electrical energy power generation in terms of reliability and their effect on the environment. Are you studying energy transformations instead? If your class is looking at potential vs. kinetic energy, how energy comes from the sun as well as how energy can change into light, heat, sound, magnetic, chemical, etc., the most appropriate workshop would be Exploring Energy. Feedback on this workshop Requirements For Years 5 and up with a maximum of 20 students per class Access to 3 electrical power sockets and at least 6 tables Chairs are not required but useful Duration 2 hours, set up time 45 minutes and pack up time 30 minutes Soldering irons are used; safety precautions are taken however it is still the school responsibility to choose students who are suitable for this program The nature of this workshop means that some students will finish early whilst others will get within 3/4 of completing their circuit due to varying abilities. 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 $620 inc. GST per session (maximum 20 students) plus kit cost Please contact us for available kits and their cost for specific pricing. NB: Payment for the kits will be required on booking so that they can be ordered in time. Combine with Create a Buzz or the Electrical circuits workshop as an extension 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 Year 6 investigate the transfer and transformation of energy in electrical circuits, including the role of circuit components, insulators and conductors AC9S6U03 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: ST3-8PW-ST explains how energy is transformed from one form to another ST3-2DP-T plans and uses materials, tools and equipment to develop solutions for a need or opportunity 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 3 ST3-SCI-01 uses evidence to explain how scientific knowledge can be used to develop sustainable practices Recognise that an electrical circuit transfers electrical energy from a source, through a pathway, to a device that transforms electrical energy into other forms of energy Plan and construct simple electrical circuits to model the transfer and transformation of energy Pose questions, identify variables and safely conduct fair tests to identify materials that act as electrical conductors or insulators Explain how electrical insulators can ensure electrical safety in everyday life 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 Science For explanatory points & implementation advice for each dot point, please visit the VIC Curriculum F-10 site. Levels 5 & 6 materials may be electrical insulators or conductors; energy can be transferred and transformed in electrical circuits where the components of a circuit play particular roles in the function of the circuit. VC2S6U09 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 select, explain and use suitable materials, components, tools and techniques to safely make designed solutions VC2TDE6D03 negotiate design criteria that address ethical considerations, including sustainability, to evaluate design ideas, processes and solutions VC2TDE6D04 develop project plans that include consideration of resources to individually and collaboratively make designed solutions VC2TDE6D05 Print a PDF which details P to 6 mapping of all our VIC science visits
Electronic kits that can be made to keep include: Wonky Wire – Use a steady hand to complete the challenge Stop Thief! – Make a burglar alarm Lie Detector – Detect your friend sweating out the answers! Which electricity workshop is right for me? As we offer a number of electricity workshops it can be a little confusing as to which is right for your class. Please have a look below for a very short description of the different ones available so you can quickly see what would work best for you school. The titles are clickable links to take you to the full workshop description. Create a Buzz This workshop covers the fundamentals of electricity & magnetism. What is static vs current electricity? What is electromagnetism? What materials are resistors vs. conductors? How do basic circuits work? Most schools choose this school science visit when they want us to spend time at the beginning of their topic prior to having students construct their own circuits later. Electrical circuits This school workshop is generally chosen when students already have a grasp of how electrical energy is transferred. The focus of this workshop is to arrange electrical components such as lights, batteries, capacitors, switches and more to produce either series or parallel circuits that work. Madlab Electronics In some ways similar to the electrical circuits program, only this time the circuits themselves are being constructed using soldering irons. The focus of this workshop is learning the skills and techniques for putting electrical circuits together in real electronics. Students can keep the circuits they make as part of this workshop. Renewable Energy The focus of this workshop is to look how electricity can be generated using renewable energy sources (wind, solar, etc.). These energy sources are compared with non-renewable electrical energy power generation in terms of reliability and their effect on the environment. Are you studying energy transformations instead? If your class is looking at potential vs. kinetic energy, how energy comes from the sun as well as how energy can change into light, heat, sound, magnetic, chemical, etc., the most appropriate workshop would be Exploring Energy. Feedback on this workshop
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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