Crazy Contraptions Enquire Now Rube Goldberg would love this! This school science visit is all about design thinking to apply energy changes, momentum, gravity and friction to time-based challenge. Students will learn teamwork, fine motor and planning skills whilst discovering applications of simple machines such as levers, pulleys, wheel and axles and more. Perfect for applying STEM concepts in a fun environment. The challenge provides an opportunity for fair testing ideas. It is all about applying your imagination to re-purpose objects to complete a task. Opens up discussions on potential vs. kinetic energy and the essential elements of engineering. In addition, time will be spent ensuring that students understand how contact and non-contact forces affect an object’s motion. Newton would be happy here with this STEM content! 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 ACARA Content Outcomes: Forces can be exerted by one object on another through direct contact or from a distance (ACSSU076). Australian National Curriculum Mapping for all our science workshops & shows NSW SCIENCE SYLLABUS CONTENT for all our incursions NSW Science Syllabus Content A student: ST2-9PW-ST describes how contact and non-contact forces affect an object’s motion ST3-9PW-ST investigates the effects of increasing or decreasing the strength of a specific contact or non-contact force NSW K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping for all our incursions Victorian F – 10 Science Curriculum Objects are made of materials that have observable properties (VCSSU044) Participate in guided investigations, including making observations using the senses, to explore and answer questions (VCSIS051) Natural and processed materials have a range of physical properties; these properties can influence their use (VCSSU060) Forces can be exerted by one object on another through direct contact or from a distance (VCSSU064) Print a PDF which details K to 6 mapping of all our science visits Feedback about this school STEM incursion Trustpilot Requirements Appropriate for Years 3 to 6 with a maximum of 30 students per class 10 tables arranged around the room with access to clear wall space Chairs are not required Duration 60 or 90 minutes, set up time 30 minutes and pack up time 30 minutes For us to provide the best possible learning experience, the materials used during the presentation may be varied to suit the conditions and the audience. Please chat with our presenter if there is a particular focus that you’d like us to cover. 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 $495 GST Free for a 60-minute workshop or $540 GST Free for a 90-minute workshop. 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 TPL for Primary and Early Learning Teachers 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 TPL for Primary and Early Learning Teachers 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 Fizzics Education Awards Related Shows Christmas Science Show for Primary School Years K to 6 Maximum 240 students School Show 60 minutes Online Class Available Australian Capital Territory Kindergarten Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Chemical Science Year 4 Human Endeavor Year 5 Physical Science Year 6 Science Inquiry Whole School New South Wales Victoria Read More Enquire Now Geology Rocks! 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Australian ACARA Content Outcomes: Forces can be exerted by one object on another through direct contact or from a distance (ACSSU076). Australian National Curriculum Mapping for all our science workshops & shows
NSW Science Syllabus Content A student: ST2-9PW-ST describes how contact and non-contact forces affect an object’s motion ST3-9PW-ST investigates the effects of increasing or decreasing the strength of a specific contact or non-contact force NSW K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping for all our incursions Victorian F – 10 Science Curriculum Objects are made of materials that have observable properties (VCSSU044) Participate in guided investigations, including making observations using the senses, to explore and answer questions (VCSIS051) Natural and processed materials have a range of physical properties; these properties can influence their use (VCSSU060) Forces can be exerted by one object on another through direct contact or from a distance (VCSSU064) Print a PDF which details K to 6 mapping of all our science visits
STEM TPL for Primary and Early Learning Teachers 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 TPL for Primary and Early Learning Teachers 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
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