Curious Kids – Science of Toys Discover the science of toys; push/pull forces, light/sound & magnetism Enquire Now Station-based science activities! This science workshop utilises stations based around push and pull forces, gravity and energy change. Designed to complement the Physical Phenomena content strand for Early Stage 1 and Stage 1, your students investigate energy and use their senses to discover how the science activities and toys operate. OPTION: We can concentrate on ‘push and pull forces’ only if required. A great way to expand your physical phenomena science unit! Available as a primary school science incursion within Australia or as a video conference to any school around the globe! Trustpilot. Online Class Version We’ve run live interactive distance programs since 2010 and are highly experienced in making online classes engaging for students on a variety of web conferencing platforms. All of the same curriculum points will be covered, but the activities may vary from those listed for face-to-face incursions. Our online classes include demonstrations, Q&A, and hands-on activities (you will receive a materials list upon booking). Full child protections are in place We usually connect to classes & homes via Zoom, however if you wish to use a different software we can work with you on getting the connection live. If you connect with us via Zoom Full system requirements for Zoom here Each student should test their Zoom connection here. Once the date & time is arranged we will send you simple connection instructions (one click & you’re in!) 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: The way objects move depends on a variety of factors, including their size and shape (ACSSU005). Light and sound are produced by a range of sources and can be sensed (ACSSU020). A push or a pull affects how an object moves or changes shape (ACSSU033). Australian National Curriculum Mapping for all our science workshops & shows NSW SCIENCE SYLLABUS CONTENT 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 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). The way objects move depends on a variety of factors including their size and shape: a push or a pull affects how an object moves or changes shape (VCSSU048) Light and sound are produced by a range of sources and can be sensed (VCSSU049) Respond to and pose questions, and make predictions about familiar objects and events (VCSIS050) Participate in guided investigations, including making observations using the senses, to explore and answer questions (VCSIS051) Forces can be exerted by one object on another through direct contact or from a distance (VCSSU064) With guidance, identify questions in familiar contexts that can be investigated scientifically and predict what might happen based on prior knowledge (VCSIS065) Print a PDF which details K to 6 mapping of all our science visits School Testimonials View All Croydon Park Public School Feedback on: K to 2 Curious Kids All students were totally engaged in the hands-on activities and extremely attentive during the demonstrations. Well planned, age appropriate and promoted higher order and lateral thinking. Highly recommended. Berala Public School Feedback on: K to 2 Curious Kids Students were very enthusiastic during the performance and discussed many of the forces explored following the show. All were active participants. [This] workshop was an excellent support & challenge to our 'powering on' unit of work. It demonstrated what we had been learning but also posed more questions and challenges. We appreciated the teacher workshop for professional learning. Highly recommended. Science Show Activities The Vortex Race the coins down the spiral! Mirror Mirages What makes the image hover in the air? X-rays sleuth Can you identify the animal? Balancing Birds Perch the birds on your head, shoulder, hand or foot Tornado Twister Create a tornado in a bottle! Slippery Snakes Try to hold onto these little critters Frog Flip Out! Push these frogs and watch them hop! Magic Microphones Make a sound, see the vibrations. Pin Head Make a 3D model of your body Rainmakers Make the balls spiral down, how does the noise happen? Marvelous Magnets Identify which items will stick to the magnetic wands Gyro-Fly Wheels How fast can you make the magnets spin? Optical Illusions How does your brain work Mega sphere This ball grows from 1 to 4 foot... it;s all about levers! Mixing your words A classic demonstration on psychology - can you beat the test? Magic glasses View the entire visible light spectrum through these cool glasses Vortex fog rings Shoot them across the room! Bicarb rocket Launch a film canister high! Nail chair See a demonstration on how forces can be spread out. Feedback on this school science incursion Trustpilot Requirements Appropriate for Years K to 2 with a maximum of 30 students per class Access to 1 electrical power socket and 12 tables Chairs are not required Duration 60 or 90 minutes, set up time 45 minutes and pack up time 45 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. Available as an online class anywhere in the world. Find out more here Go further with the Forces & Movement Unit of Work 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 Full Day Accelerator - Primary 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 Full Day Accelerator - Primary 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 Extension Ideas! Scientist Q & A Often students attend our science workshops and shows with questions that stem beyond the covered topic area. Ask a scientist aims to give students a chance to get their questions answered! Run as a 30-minute session at a cost of $70 inc. GST. Read More Scientist Q & A Often students attend our science workshops and shows with questions that stem beyond the covered topic area. Ask a scientist aims to give students a chance to get their questions answered! Run as a 30-minute session at a cost of $70 inc. GST. Read More Fizzics Education Awards Related Shows Light & Sound Years 1 to 6 Maximum 30 students Workshop or Show (NSW & VIC) 60 minute show or 90 minute workshop Online Class Available Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Human Endeavor Physical Science Science Inquiry New South Wales Victoria Read More Enquire Now Digging Dinosaurs Years K to 6 Maximum 30 students School Workshop 60 or 90 minutes Online Class Available Year 3 Biological Science Year 4 Earth and Space Year 5 Human Endeavor Year 6 Science Inquiry New South Wales Victoria Australian Capital Territory Kindergarten Year 1 Year 2 Read More Enquire Now STEM Full Day Accelerator – Primary Designed from real classroom experiences, this modular day helps you create consistently effective science learning that directly address the new curriculum with easily accessible and cost-effective materials. 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Australian ACARA Content Outcomes: The way objects move depends on a variety of factors, including their size and shape (ACSSU005). Light and sound are produced by a range of sources and can be sensed (ACSSU020). A push or a pull affects how an object moves or changes shape (ACSSU033). Australian National Curriculum Mapping for all our science workshops & shows
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 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). The way objects move depends on a variety of factors including their size and shape: a push or a pull affects how an object moves or changes shape (VCSSU048) Light and sound are produced by a range of sources and can be sensed (VCSSU049) Respond to and pose questions, and make predictions about familiar objects and events (VCSIS050) Participate in guided investigations, including making observations using the senses, to explore and answer questions (VCSIS051) Forces can be exerted by one object on another through direct contact or from a distance (VCSSU064) With guidance, identify questions in familiar contexts that can be investigated scientifically and predict what might happen based on prior knowledge (VCSIS065) Print a PDF which details K to 6 mapping of all our science visits
STEM Full Day Accelerator - Primary 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 Full Day Accelerator - Primary 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
Scientist Q & A Often students attend our science workshops and shows with questions that stem beyond the covered topic area. Ask a scientist aims to give students a chance to get their questions answered! Run as a 30-minute session at a cost of $70 inc. GST. Read More
Scientist Q & A Often students attend our science workshops and shows with questions that stem beyond the covered topic area. Ask a scientist aims to give students a chance to get their questions answered! Run as a 30-minute session at a cost of $70 inc. GST. Read More
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