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Forces, Friction & Movement

Forces, Friction & Movement

Learn how the 3 Laws of Motion apply in daily life

📚 Library Suitable

Move It: Push & Pull Forces

Exploring the physics of motion through toys and play!

How do objects really move? In this workshop, we look in depth at how push and pull forces act on objects… especially toys!

What we explore:

  • ⚙️ Friction: What variables impact movement?
  • 🌀 Rotational Forces: Exploring spinning objects.
  • 🚀 Inertia: Understanding how objects stay in motion.
  • 🍎 Newtonian Physics: Science that makes Isaac happy!

✨ Reliability You Can Trust

Coordinating holiday programs for Libraries, OOSH, BASC, and Councils requires hassle-free logistics and proven engagement.

Led by a Churchill Fellow, our team has delivered large-scale programs around Australia & beyond since 2004 for over 4 million students. We ensure your physics session goes off without a hitch.


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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!

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Science Workshop Activities

Spin spin spin

Once the disks spin they hold their angle due to inertia

Rocket carts

For every action there's an equal & opposite action

Mega hoberman spin

As collapsing spheres spin they speed up...why?

Space station twirl

Learn how gyroscopes are used on International Space Station

Gyrating gyros

Create balance in the gyroscopes with a bit of speed

Skateboard shuffle

Investigate push and pull forces

Pendulum swing

Does the weight or length of string affect the speed?

Rocket launch

Release pressure to make it fly!

Euler's disc

A lack of friction allows movement to go for a long time

Magnetic levitators

Levitate the magnets and watch them spin with very low friction

Magnet mayhem

Investigate the interaction of a variety of magnets

Dropper poppers

Store and release energy with a spring!

Vortex fog rings

Transfer force with air vortices

Gyro rings

Pull the rings up against gravity as they spin

Newton'c cradles

The classic force transfer toy

Tornado tubes

Make a tornado in a bottle.

Requirements

📚 Library Suitable

Forces & Friction: Site Requirements

Logistics for our kinetic physics workshops and shows.

🛠️ Workshop

👤 Capacity: Max 30 children
🪑 Furniture: 10 tables around room
🔌 Power: 1 x Socket
⏰ Duration: 60 / 90 Mins

🎭 Show

👤 Capacity: Max 60 children
🪑 Furniture: 2 tables at front
🔌 Power: 1 x Socket
⏰ Duration: 60 Mins

Common Specs: Appropriate for ages 5 and up. Chairs are not required for either version.

🚛 Setup: 30 mins | Pack up: 30 mins

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Cost

Program Pricing

🛠️ Workshop (Max 30 Kids)

$520 (60m)
≈ $17.33 per child

$620 (90m)
≈ $20.67 per child

🎭 Science Show (Max 60 Kids)

$690 inc. GST (60m)
✨ Best Value: Only $11.50 per student!

We don’t charge per site, reducing the administrative load on your office. Simply choose the format that fits your group size and budget.

For sites outside metropolitan areas, please contact us to discuss including your site in a regional tour.

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