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Big Science Big Fun 2

Big Science Big Fun 2

An awesome science show performance for those schools who've had us on stage before!

🧪 High-Impact Science Performance

Big Science Big Fun 2

The Multi-Concept Sequel for K to Year 6

If your school has already experienced the original Big Science Big Fun or Tick Tick BOOM!, this sequel is designed to take your students deeper into the wonders of the physical world.

This large-scale performance bridges the gap between physics and chemistry. From the mechanics of hovercrafts to the visual beauty of dry ice rainbows and the precision of laser light, our expert presenters ensure every “wow” moment is backed by rigorous scientific explanation.

Core Learning Outcomes:

  • Optics & Light: Exploring the properties and applications of lasers.
  • Fluid Dynamics: Investigating lift and friction via hovercraft mechanics.
  • Chemical Indicators: Visualising pH changes with dry ice chemistry.
  • Energy Transfer: Demonstrating heat and combustion safely on stage.
  • Atmospheric Pressure: Giant-scale physical science demonstrations.

Education-First Leadership

Led by Churchill Fellow Ben Newsome, we ensure our performances are more than just entertainment. We provide the pedagogical “hook” that teachers need to launch successful science units.

Ben Newsome Fizzics Education

4 Million+ Students Inspired since 2004

Accommodates up to 240 students per session.

Full Risk Assessments & WWCC Provided.

Australian National Curriculum Mapping for all our science incursions

Australian ACARA Content Outcomes:

Science F-10 Version 9.0

Foundation
  • describe how objects move and how factors including their size, shape or material influence their movement AC9SFU02
  • recognise that objects can be composed of different materials and describe the observable properties of those materials AC9SFU03
  • 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 1
  • describe pushes and pulls in terms of strength and direction and predict the effect of these forces on objects’ motion and shape AC9S1U03
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
  • recognise that materials can be changed physically without changing their material composition and explore the effect of different actions on materials including bending, twisting, stretching and breaking into smaller pieces AC9S2U03
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
  • identify sources of heat energy and examine how temperature changes when heat energy is transferred from one object to another AC9S3U03
  • investigate the observable properties of solids and liquids and how adding or removing heat energy leads to a change of state AC9S3U04
Year 4
  • identify how forces can be exerted by one object on another and investigate the effect of frictional, gravitational and magnetic forces on the motion of objects AC9S4U03
  • examine the properties of natural and made materials including fibres, metals, glass and plastics and consider how these properties influence their use AC9S4U04
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
  • identify sources of light, recognise that light travels in a straight path and describe how shadows are formed and light can be reflected and refracted AC9S5U03
  • explain observable properties of solids, liquids and gases by modelling the motion and arrangement of particles AC9S5U04
Year 6
  • compare reversible changes, including dissolving and changes of state, and irreversible changes, including cooking and rusting that produce new substances AC9S6U04
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

Australian National Curriculum Mapping for all our science workshops & shows

NSW K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping for all our incursions

NSW Science Syllabus Content

A student:

  • STe-5PW-ST observes the way objects move and relates changes in motion to push and pull forces
  • 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
  • ST2-6MW-S describes how adding or removing heat causes a change of state
  • ST2-8PW-ST describes the characteristics and effects of common forms of energy, such as light and heat
  • ST2-9PW-ST describes how contact and non-contact forces affect an object’s motion
  • ST3-6MW-S explains the effect of heat on the properties and behaviour of materials
  • ST3-7MW-T explains how the properties of materials determines their use for a range of purposes
  • ST3-8PW-ST explains how energy is transformed from one form to another
  • ST3-9PW-ST investigates the effects of increasing or decreasing the strength of a specific contact or non-contact force

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

Early Stage 1

STE-SCI-01 identifies and describes characteristics of living things, properties of materials, and movement

  • Recognise that properties of materials can be observed using the senses
  • Observe and manipulate materials to describe their properties using Tier 2 vocabulary
  • Pose questions about materials and describe how they are used in everyday objects

STE-PQU-01 poses questions based on observations to collect data

Stage 1

ST1-SCI-01 measures and describes changes in living things, materials, movement, Earth and the sky

  • Recognise that a force is a push or a pull that can make things either start moving, stop moving, change speed, direction or shape
  • Pose questions and test the effects of forces on an object’s movement
  • 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-SCI-01 uses information to investigate the solar system and the effects of energy on living, physical and geological systems

  • Recognise that matter is anything that has mass, takes up space and consists of very small particles
  • Observe examples of matter that exist as a solid, which has a defined shape and volume; a liquid, which has a definite volume but not a definite shape; and a gas, which has neither a definite shape nor a definite volume
  • Observe and describe water changing from solid to liquid to gas and back again, using Tier 2 and Tier 3 vocabulary
  • Describe how adding and removing heat energy affects the movement and arrangement of particles when matter is changing state
  • Recognise that heat energy can be transferred from warmer to cooler objects by conduction, convection and radiation
  • Pose questions and conduct fair tests to compare how different materials absorb or reflect heat energy
  • Describe how the properties of materials and transfer of heat energy impact everyday life

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

  • Recognise that in a fair test, an independent variable is changed, a dependent variable is measured, and controlled variables remain the same

NSW K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping for all our incursions
Print a PDF detailing NSW K-6 mapping

VIC Science Syllabus Content

VIC Curriculum F–10 Version 2.0

For explanatory points & implementation advice for each dot point, please visit the VIC Curriculum F-10 site.

Foundation to Level 2
  • objects can be made of one or more different materials; these materials have observable properties. VC2S2U04
  • materials can be combined in a variety of ways for particular purposes; the properties of objects and mixtures can differ from the properties of the materials from which they are made. VC2S2U05
  • materials can be changed physically by different actions without changing their material composition, including by bending, twisting, stretching, crushing, squashing and breaking into smaller pieces. VC2S2U06
  • the way objects move depends on a variety of factors including their size, shape and material. VC2S2U10
  • pushes and pulls are forces that can change an object’s movement or shape and can be represented in terms of strength and direction. VC2S2U11
  • 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 and 4
  • solids, liquids and gases have observable properties; adding or removing heat energy leads to a change of state between solids, liquids and gases. VC2S4U04
  • the properties of natural and made materials, including fibres, metals, glass and plastics, influence their use and re-use. VC2S4U05
  • heat energy can be generated from different sources; temperature changes may happen when heat is transferred from one object to another. VC2S4U09
  • forces, including frictional, gravitational, electrostatic and magnetic, can be exerted by one object on another through direct contact or from a distance and affect the motion (speed and direction) of objects. VC2S4U10
  • 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
  • light can be produced from many sources; light travels in a straight path, can form shadows, and can be absorbed, transmitted, reflected or refracted by objects. VC2S6U08
  • the observable properties of matter (solids, liquids and gases) can be explained by modelling the motion and arrangement of their particles; mixtures (including solutions) can be formed by combining 2 or more different substances. VC2S6U03
  • changes to substances may be reversible, in which case the substance may be recovered, or irreversible, in which case new substances are formed; for most substances a change of state or dissolving in water is reversible, while irreversible changes include cooking and rusting. VC2S6U04
  • 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
Print a PDF detailing VIC P-6 mapping

School Testimonials

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St Peter's Campus Maitland

I just wanted to pass on how wonderful we thought Jeanette was. She was a vibrant and enthusiastic presenter, she engaged the students really well and was very professional throughout the session. It was a pleasure to have her present to our students.
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St. Benedict’s Catholic Primary School, Mango Hill

I just wanted to say thank you to Harley who came out to St. Benedict’s Primary school. What a fantastic experience for the children and teachers alike. We had a wonderful learning experience and he was a credit to your company.

Science Show Demonstrations

Burning hands

Seriously, how can someone hold a flame in their hand?

Magic money trick

How can a $1 US bill survive a flame? A classic 'magic trick'

Disappearing water

Test student's observation & deduction skills as we expose this street science trick

All Aglow

Discover the energy levels in different lasers using glowing photo-luminescent vinyl

Colour my fire

Learn the chemistry of fireworks as we create colourful flames on stage

Whoosh bottle

An experiment that sounds just like it is named!

Slinky Shake

A visual depiction on how soundwaves propagate through the air.

Straw Flute

A simple yet effective way of demonstrating a standing wave. Students love it!

Elephant Tube

Large tubes that resonate loudly whilst emulating how frogs croak. Very funny!

Screaming rod

A classic demonstration of high pitch & fast vibrations... cover your ears!

Screaming cans

A simple experiment that students can do at home

Rubens Tube

Watch the flames dance along to music!

Can crusher

We use atmospheric pressure to crush cans in a flash

Balloon in a vacuum

What happens to a balloon when you remove air around it?

Expand-a-foam

Watch the foam rise and rise as it's subjected to low pressure

Elephants toothpaste

So many students ask for this experiment... lets make it big!

Dry ice rainbow

A giant column of changing colours... it's all about acids & bases!

Hovercraft

This can lift a student!

A science presenter lighting a fire inside a giant water bottle
Whoosh bottle at St Annes Catholic Primary

Science show content

What Students Experience: A Multi-Disciplinary Sampler

Big Science Big Fun 2 is designed to build upon the foundations laid in our original Big Science Big Fun performance. This “sampler” show steps through a diverse array of scientific topics with a single intention: to spark curiosity in every student, regardless of their specific interests or year level.

1. The Physics of Sound

Students explore the invisible world of vibrations and waves. We demonstrate how sound energy is created, how it travels, and how we can manipulate pitch and volume through physical changes.

2. Dynamic Chemistry

Moving into chemical sciences, we investigate rapid transformations. Students witness high-energy reactions that produce new substances, exploring the indicators that a chemical change has occurred.

3. Applied Air Pressure

Using large-scale demonstrations, we visualize the power of air pressure. Students see how pressure differentials can be harnessed to move objects, from small projectiles to full-sized hovercrafts.

Perfect for Whole-School Engagement

Because this show covers such a broad range of interests and ages, it is a perennial favorite for National Science Week. It serves as an ideal “hook” for start-of-year engagement or a high-impact celebration to conclude a term of inquiry.

EST. 2004

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Requirements

📊 Performance Logistics

Show Requirements

 🔬 The Stage Setup

 👨‍🎓 Capacity: Max 240 students per show.

 🏫 Target: Designed for Years K to 6.

 🪑 Chairs: Not required for this session.

 ⚡ Utilities: 2 power sockets + 3 tables.

 ⏰ Duration: 60 mins (+45 min set/pack).

⚠️ Essential Conditions

Fire Alarms: Must be able to be isolated if we are to run fire demonstrations.

Room Lighting: Ability to darken the room is required for sound/wave demonstrations.

* The show is adjusted for younger audiences, concentrating more on sound & forces. Experiments may vary based on location constraints.

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Go Further!

Complete Units of Work to Support Your Teaching

Support your classroom with 270+ syllabus-linked lessons, high-quality videos, and marking rubrics.

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Cost

💰 Show Incursion Investment

Big Science Big Fun 2

Available in NSW, ACT and Victoria

$1560 inc. GST
✨ Only $6.50 per student!

(Based on 240 student capacity per performance)

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