Destination Moon & Beyond Enquire Now Discusses the Artemis missions via demonstrations From trajectories & orbits to rocketry & materials science, we’ll look at current and future space programs, operations and missions. Students will gain an appreciation of astronomy and gain insight into our place in the Universe. Full risk assessments available on request. Available as a primary school science incursion within Australia or as a video conference to any school around the globe! Looking for a more broader school space workshop incursion that covers more than just our solar system? Check out the Stars & Planets workshop 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 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 daily and seasonal changes in the environment and explore how these changes affect everyday life AC9S1U02 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 recognise Earth is a planet in the solar system and identify patterns in the changing position of the sun, moon, planets and stars in the sky AC9S2U01 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 describe the movement of Earth and other planets relative to the sun and model how Earth’s tilt, rotation on its axis and revolution around the sun relate to cyclic observable phenomena, including variable day and night length AC9S6U02 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 SCIENCE SYLLABUS CONTENT for all our incursions NSW K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping for all our incursions NSW Science & Technology Syllabus Content A student: ST2-9PW-ST describes how contact and non-contact forces affect an object’s motion ST2-10ES-S investigates regular changes caused by interactions between the Earth and the Sun, and changes to the Earth’s surface ST3-9PW-ST investigates the effects of increasing or decreasing the strength of a specific contact or non-contact force ST3-10ES-S explains regular events in the solar system and geological events on the Earth’s surface 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-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 Describe the visible features of the sky at night and in the day Recognise that the Sun provides Earth with light energy and the Moon reflects light energy from the Sun Recognise that the Sun rises in the east and sets in the west Model how the rotation of the Earth around its axis causes a repeating pattern of day and night Observe the Moon over a lunar cycle and describe its change in appearance using Tier 2 and Tier 3 vocabulary 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 Model Earth’s revolution around the Sun and recognise that a complete revolution takes 365.25 days Describe features of our solar system using multimodal representations Demonstrate that gravity is a force of attraction between objects and Earth Recognise that the force of gravity keeps Earth, moons and planets in their positions in the solar system ST2-PQU-01 poses questions to create fair tests that investigate the effects of energy on living things and physical systems Stage 3 ST3-SCI-01 uses evidence to explain how scientific knowledge can be used to develop sustainable practices Research how living things can travel and survive in space Examine the development of our knowledge through discoveries and technologies, and how these benefit humankind ST3-PQU-01 poses questions to identify variables and conducts fair tests to gather data NSW K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping for all our incursions Print a PDF which details K to 6 mapping of all our science visits 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 Earth is one of 8 planets in our solar system; observing the sky reveals patterns in the changing positions of the Sun, Moon, planets and stars. VC2S2U08 the properties of natural and made materials, including fibres, metals, glass and plastics, influence their use and re-use. VC2S4U05 Level 3 & 4 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 Level 5 & 6 the force of gravity keeps Earth and other planets in the solar system in orbit around the Sun; cyclic observable phenomena, including variable day and night length, can be related to Earth’s tilt, rotation on its axis and revolution around the Sun VC2S6U07 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 for all our incursions Print a PDF which details P to 6 mapping of all our VIC science visits School Testimonials View All St John Boscoe Engadine Feedback on: Stars & Planets Years 5 & 6 Engaging and lots of fun with hands on activities at the appropriate level of the students. They were very excited. Highly recommended. St Michael's Catholic Primary School Feedback on: Earth Sun & Moon Workshop Thanks so much! Science Show Demonstrations Distances in space Measure the distances between the Earth, Sun & Moon. What about sizes? Tricky Trajectories Can you launch a rocket to get it to the target? Giant Gyro How do spacecraft turn in space? Breathe in! What would happen to an astronaut if they didn't wear a spacesuit? Gravity Pull Model the gravity on Earth vs. Moon. Which planet's gravity is greater? Troublesome tools How does working in space affect tool design and use? Lunar phases Why does the Moon look different throughout the month? Creating craters Model crater formation... what do craters tell us about the Moon's formation? Rainbows of light How spectrometers were used on lunar experiments Rocket launcher Launch a rocket using a chemical propellant Remote rocks Determine the types of rocks you have using a sensor Rocket modelling Compare scale models of the Saturn V to other rockets Heating up & Cooling down How do materials respond to rapid changes in heat? Spiraling orbits What happens to space debris as it approaches celestial objects Magnetometer Investigate magnetism, just like the Apollo missions & more Roaring Jug A model of how rocket engines work Optional extension - Join an International Space Station Experiment! Join ExoLab, a science experiment where students from across the world compare their results with an identical growth chamber on the International Space Station (ISS). Join an international school community to share results & ideas along with the U.S. National Laboratory. Collect and analyze data to identify the optimal combination of legume, bacteria, and soil to produce nodulation in the harsh environment of the space. Engage in experimental design, data collection and analysis, writing and revising hypotheses, and communicating about what they’ve learned using evidence from their experiments. Direct curriculum outcomes for high school Guided by experienced educators from Fizzics Education & Magnitude. Available Australia-wide The experiments are initiated on the ISS in accordance with resupply missions. This allows for multiple experiments per year, giving options on when to align the classroom experiment with the ISS experiment. Students look for relationships between the environmental conditions, including the effect of microgravity on the growth of living things in general. Trustpilot Requirements Appropriate for K to 6 with a maximum of 240 students per show Access to 2 electrical power sockets and 2 tables Chairs are not required Ability to turn off fire alarms to be able to run one of the demonstrations 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! Cost $1560 inc. GST per science show performance (this works out at $6.50 inc. GST per student). Available as an online class anywhere in the world. Find out more here 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! Find out more about the ExoLab extension opportunity 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! 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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 Beebot Robotics K- 2 Years K to 2 Maximum 30 students Workshop 60 or 90 minutes Victoria Australian Capital Territory Kindergarten Year 1 Year 2 Digital Technologies Human Endeavor Mathematics Science Inquiry New South Wales Read More Enquire Now Special needs science visits K to 10 Maximum 30 students Workshops or show 30 - 45 minutes Online Class Available Kindergarten Biological Science Year 1 Chemical Science Year 2 Earth and Space Year 3 Health and Physical Education Year 4 Human Endeavor Year 5 Physical Science Year 6 Science Inquiry Year 7 New South Wales Year 8 Victoria Year 9 Australian Capital Territory Year 10 Read More Enquire Now Big Science Big Fun 2 K to 6 For large audiences School science show 60 minutes Victoria 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 Read More Enquire Now
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 daily and seasonal changes in the environment and explore how these changes affect everyday life AC9S1U02 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 recognise Earth is a planet in the solar system and identify patterns in the changing position of the sun, moon, planets and stars in the sky AC9S2U01 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 describe the movement of Earth and other planets relative to the sun and model how Earth’s tilt, rotation on its axis and revolution around the sun relate to cyclic observable phenomena, including variable day and night length AC9S6U02 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 & Technology Syllabus Content A student: ST2-9PW-ST describes how contact and non-contact forces affect an object’s motion ST2-10ES-S investigates regular changes caused by interactions between the Earth and the Sun, and changes to the Earth’s surface ST3-9PW-ST investigates the effects of increasing or decreasing the strength of a specific contact or non-contact force ST3-10ES-S explains regular events in the solar system and geological events on the Earth’s surface 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-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 Describe the visible features of the sky at night and in the day Recognise that the Sun provides Earth with light energy and the Moon reflects light energy from the Sun Recognise that the Sun rises in the east and sets in the west Model how the rotation of the Earth around its axis causes a repeating pattern of day and night Observe the Moon over a lunar cycle and describe its change in appearance using Tier 2 and Tier 3 vocabulary 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 Model Earth’s revolution around the Sun and recognise that a complete revolution takes 365.25 days Describe features of our solar system using multimodal representations Demonstrate that gravity is a force of attraction between objects and Earth Recognise that the force of gravity keeps Earth, moons and planets in their positions in the solar system ST2-PQU-01 poses questions to create fair tests that investigate the effects of energy on living things and physical systems Stage 3 ST3-SCI-01 uses evidence to explain how scientific knowledge can be used to develop sustainable practices Research how living things can travel and survive in space Examine the development of our knowledge through discoveries and technologies, and how these benefit humankind ST3-PQU-01 poses questions to identify variables and conducts fair tests to gather data NSW K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping for all our incursions Print a PDF which details K to 6 mapping of all our science visits 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 Earth is one of 8 planets in our solar system; observing the sky reveals patterns in the changing positions of the Sun, Moon, planets and stars. VC2S2U08 the properties of natural and made materials, including fibres, metals, glass and plastics, influence their use and re-use. VC2S4U05 Level 3 & 4 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 Level 5 & 6 the force of gravity keeps Earth and other planets in the solar system in orbit around the Sun; cyclic observable phenomena, including variable day and night length, can be related to Earth’s tilt, rotation on its axis and revolution around the Sun VC2S6U07 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 for all our incursions Print a PDF which details P to 6 mapping of all our VIC science visits
Join ExoLab, a science experiment where students from across the world compare their results with an identical growth chamber on the International Space Station (ISS). Join an international school community to share results & ideas along with the U.S. National Laboratory. Collect and analyze data to identify the optimal combination of legume, bacteria, and soil to produce nodulation in the harsh environment of the space. Engage in experimental design, data collection and analysis, writing and revising hypotheses, and communicating about what they’ve learned using evidence from their experiments. Direct curriculum outcomes for high school Guided by experienced educators from Fizzics Education & Magnitude. Available Australia-wide The experiments are initiated on the ISS in accordance with resupply missions. This allows for multiple experiments per year, giving options on when to align the classroom experiment with the ISS experiment. Students look for relationships between the environmental conditions, including the effect of microgravity on the growth of living things in general. Trustpilot
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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