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Bubble Science Show for Schools

Bubble Science Show for Schools

🫧 Spectacular Physics & Chemistry

Bubble Science Show

Surface Tension, Light & Geometry for K to Year 4

Bubbles are far more than just play—they are a gateway to understanding the fundamental laws of physics and chemistry. This high-energy performance uses giant bubbles and intricate soapy structures to demonstrate how the world sticks together.

From exploring why bubbles are always round to creating cube-shaped bubbles and the science of rainbows (thin-film interference), our expert presenters turn a school hall into a laboratory of wonder. The show culminates in our signature moment: putting a student inside a giant bubble!

What Students Discover:

  • Surface Tension: Investigating the “skin” of a liquid and how it behaves.
  • Optics & Colour: Why bubbles display rainbows through reflection and refraction.
  • Geometric Shapes: Using frames to create cube and pyramid bubbles.
  • Material Science: What makes the perfect bubble solution (polymers and chemistry).
  • The Scientific Method: Predicting and testing bubble behavior in real-time.

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4 Million+ Students Inspired since 2004

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Up to 60 students per show.
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High-impact 45-minute session.
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Full Risk Assessments & WWCC.

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 2
  • 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
  • investigate the observable properties of solids and liquids and how adding or removing heat energy leads to a change of state AC9S3U04
Year 4
  • 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 are fair, identify questions for further investigation and draw conclusions AC9S3I05, AC9S4I05

Australian National Curriculum Mapping for all our science workshops & shows

NSW K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping

NSW Science & Technology Syllabus Content

A student:

  • STe-4MW-ST identifies that objects are made of materials that have observable properties
  • ST1-6MW-S identifies that materials can be changed or combined
  • ST1-7MW-T describes how the properties of materials determine their use
  • 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

NSW Science and Technology K–6 Syllabus (Implementation from 2027)

For explanatory points & implementation advice, please visit the NESA Science site.

Early Stage 1

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 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

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

ST2-PQU-01 poses questions to create fair tests that investigate the effects of energy on living things and physical systems

Print a PDF detailing NSW K-6 mapping

VIC Science Syllabus Content

VIC Curriculum F–10 Version 2.0

For implementation advice, 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
  • 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
  • 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

VIC F – 6 Science Syllabus mapping
Print a PDF detailing VIC P-6 mapping

Science Show Demonstrations

Kid in a bubble

Wow! How is the mix so strong?

Cube-shaped bubbles

Geometry & surface tension in action

Rainbow rings

Learn about light wave interference in bubbles

Gigantic bubbles

Investigate the scientific method. So awesome!

Bubble in a bubble

There's a trick to this...

Frozen bubbles

Frozen bubbles tell us about our climate

Bubble volcano

An eruption of bubbles!

Bouncing bubbles

How can the bubble mix be this strong?

Molecular bubbles

Bubles form predicatable angles.. learn about chemistry!

Dancing bubble

Just for fun :)

Colour mixing

Learn how colour addition works

Newton colour wheel

Discover the science behind light

Boo Bubbles

White orbs that delight students

A giant bubble filled with fog coming out of a white bowl with a Fizzics science presenter watching it rise

Science show content

What Students Experience: The Physics of Surface Tension

This performance strips away the simplicity of the soap bubble to reveal the complex chemistry and physics beneath. Students engage with the scientific method as they predict, observe, and explain the behavior of liquids under different conditions.

1. Molecular Chemistry

We investigate what makes a bubble “strong.” Students explore the role of polymers and surfactants, discovering how varying ingredients influence the elasticity and longevity of the bubble mix.

2. Surface Tension & Light

Using large-scale demonstrations, we link surface tension to how water functions in nature. Students then witness light diffraction in action, learning how thin-film interference creates the shifting rainbows on a bubble’s surface.

3. Real-World Engineering

The show connects soapy fun to the real world. We discuss how architects and engineers use bubble geometry to design efficient structures and how biological systems utilize these same physical laws.

Highly Visual STEM Engagement

The Bubble Science show is a favorite for primary incursions because it makes abstract physics incredibly visual. It is an ideal anchor for units on States of Matter, Properties of Materials, or Light and Sight.

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Requirements

📊 Performance Logistics

Show Requirements

 🔬 Presentation Logistics

 👨‍🎓 Capacity: Max 60 students per session.

 🏫 Target: Designed for Years K to 4.

 🪑 Chairs: Not required for this session.

 ⏰ Duration: 45 mins (+30 min set/pack).

💧 Critical Site Needs

🏗️ Sealed Surface: For safety and best results, a sealed surface (concrete, bitumen, or pavers) is required. Unsealed wood or carpet is not suitable.

🚰 Water Access: Access to a standard garden hose tap is essential for creating bubble solutions onsite.

* Materials may be varied to suit conditions. Chat with our presenter for specific focus requests.

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Cost

💰 Show Incursion Investment

Bubble Science Show

$750 inc. GST
✨ Only $12.50 per student!

Per 45-Minute Show (Max 60 Students)

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