Science of Sound Discover how sound waves really work in this fun holiday science visit Enquire Now 📚 Library Suitable Good Vibrations: The Science of Sound Visualise sound waves, hear sonic booms, and investigate pitch! From screaming rods to investigating a Theremin, your kids will have an awesome time gaining an understanding of how sound waves operate and how they are applied in the real world. Concepts covered: 🔊 Visualisation: See sound waves using weird patterns in sand. 🚀 Sonic Boom: What causes it and how does it sound? 🌀 Doppler Effect: Understanding resonance and travel speed. 🎼 Pitch & Volume: How sound waves change with frequency. 🌌 Vacuums: Can sound travel through empty space? ✨ Reliability You Can Trust Coordinating acoustics programs requires engaging demonstrations that translate complex physics into fun outcomes. Since 2004, our team led by a Churchill Fellow has reached over 4 million students. We ensure your sound science session is high-impact, safe, and professional. See our major museum & festival projects. Our founder showing soundwaves through fire Investigating resonance with a thunderdrum Trustpilot Enquire Today Bringing the invisible science of vibrations to life. 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 Science workshop experiments 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 Requirements 📚 Library Suitable Science of Sound: Site Requirements Technical logistics for our high-frequency audio explorations. 🛠️ Workshop 👤 Capacity: Max 30 children 🪑 Furniture: 10 tables around room 🔌 Power: 1 x Socket ⏰ Duration: 60 / 90 Mins 🎭 Show 👤 Capacity: Max 60 children 🪑 Furniture: 3 tables at front 🔌 Power: 2 x Sockets ⏰ Duration: 60 Mins Common Specs: Ages 5+ | Chairs NOT required | 30 mins Setup & Pack up | Ability to darken the room required. 🎧 Sensory Note This program involves loud and high-pitched noises. Please cater for children with noise sensitivities. 🔥 Fire Alarms (Show Only) Ability to isolate fire alarms is required if we run the Rubens Tube (flame tube) demonstration. Cost Sound Program Pricing 🛠️ Workshop (Max 30 Students) $520 (60m) ≈ $17.33 per child $620 (90m) ≈ $20.67 per child 🎭 Science Show (Max 60 Students) $690 inc. GST (60m) ✨ Best Value: Only $11.50 per student! Available as a face-to-face visit or an interactive online class. For regional bookings, contact us to discuss tour options. 📞 1300 856 828 Enquire Online Business for Good Every sound workshop booked helps us create a positive global impact through our partnership with B1G1. See Our Impact Report Trustpilot Enquire Now Related Vacation Care Programs Stars & Planets Ages 5 and up Maximum 30 kids Holiday workshop 60 or 90 minutes Online Class Available 📚 LIBRARY SUITABLE Read More Enquire Now Create A Buzz! Ages 5 and up Maximum 30 kids Holiday workshop or show 60 or 90 minutes Online Class Available 📚 LIBRARY SUITABLE Read More Enquire Now Construct a Dino Ages 7 and up Maximum 30 children Holiday workshop 90 minutes 📚 LIBRARY SUITABLE Read More Enquire Now
📚 Library Suitable Good Vibrations: The Science of Sound Visualise sound waves, hear sonic booms, and investigate pitch! From screaming rods to investigating a Theremin, your kids will have an awesome time gaining an understanding of how sound waves operate and how they are applied in the real world. Concepts covered: 🔊 Visualisation: See sound waves using weird patterns in sand. 🚀 Sonic Boom: What causes it and how does it sound? 🌀 Doppler Effect: Understanding resonance and travel speed. 🎼 Pitch & Volume: How sound waves change with frequency. 🌌 Vacuums: Can sound travel through empty space? ✨ Reliability You Can Trust Coordinating acoustics programs requires engaging demonstrations that translate complex physics into fun outcomes. Since 2004, our team led by a Churchill Fellow has reached over 4 million students. We ensure your sound science session is high-impact, safe, and professional. See our major museum & festival projects. Our founder showing soundwaves through fire Investigating resonance with a thunderdrum Trustpilot Enquire Today Bringing the invisible science of vibrations to life.
Requirements 📚 Library Suitable Science of Sound: Site Requirements Technical logistics for our high-frequency audio explorations. 🛠️ Workshop 👤 Capacity: Max 30 children 🪑 Furniture: 10 tables around room 🔌 Power: 1 x Socket ⏰ Duration: 60 / 90 Mins 🎭 Show 👤 Capacity: Max 60 children 🪑 Furniture: 3 tables at front 🔌 Power: 2 x Sockets ⏰ Duration: 60 Mins Common Specs: Ages 5+ | Chairs NOT required | 30 mins Setup & Pack up | Ability to darken the room required. 🎧 Sensory Note This program involves loud and high-pitched noises. Please cater for children with noise sensitivities. 🔥 Fire Alarms (Show Only) Ability to isolate fire alarms is required if we run the Rubens Tube (flame tube) demonstration.
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