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Destination Moon & Beyond

Destination Moon & Beyond

🚀 Earth & Space Sciences

Destination Moon & Beyond

Exploring the Science of the Artemis Missions & Lunar Discovery

Discover the science required to reach the Moon and the ambitious space programs that make it possible. From trajectories and orbits to rocketry and materials science, we explore the mechanics of current and future space missions. Students gain an appreciation for astronomy and deep insight into our place in the Universe.

Through high-impact demonstrations, we examine what it takes to survive in the lunar environment and the engineering required to return humans to the surface. This session is designed to inspire the next generation of astronauts and aerospace engineers.

Lunar Science Concepts:

  • Trajectories & Orbits: Navigating the vacuum of space.
  • Rocketry: Action, reaction, and the physics of heavy lifting.
  • Materials Science: Discovering what makes a spacesuit work.
  • Future Missions: Returning to the lunar surface with Artemis.
  • Astronomy: Visualising our solar system and beyond.
🛰️ REAL SPACE SCIENCE: Fizzics works with the AVA Challenge to put student experiments on the International Space Station!

Pedagogical Best Practice

Led by Churchill Fellow Ben Newsome, we ensure every space incursion is grounded in the latest lunar research and educational standards.

Ben Newsome Fizzics Education

4 Million+ Students Inspired since 2004

Highly Engaging & Syllabus Aligned

Online Class Option:

Live interactive distance programs since 2010. Includes demonstrations and hands-on activities with materials provided.

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Connect via Zoom, Teams, or Webex.
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Global reach – anywhere in the world!

🔭 Broad Focus? Covering more than the solar system? Check out Stars & Planets here.

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

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, 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
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VIC Science & Technology Content

VIC Curriculum F–10 Version 2.0

For explanatory points & implementation advice, 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
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School Testimonials

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St John Boscoe Engadine

Engaging and lots of fun with hands on activities at the appropriate level of the students. They were very excited. Highly recommended.
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St Michael's Catholic Primary School

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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

Back side of the Moon

Science show content

What Students Experience: The Lunar Discovery Show

Designed for groups of up to 240 students, this stage show brings the scale of space exploration into the school hall. We combine cinematic narrative with high-impact demonstrations to explore how humanity will return to the Moon.

1. Earth-Moon Dynamics

The show opens with a visual exploration of our celestial neighbourhood. Using large-scale models, we investigate moon phases, eclipses, and tidal forces, explaining why the lunar surface has fascinated humans for millennia.

2. Physics of the Flight-Path

We move into the engineering of the mission. Students witness the explosive power of rocketry (Newton’s Third Law), the challenges of navigating orbits, and how gravity changes as we leave Earth’s atmosphere behind.

3. The Vacuum of Space

The finale features our industrial vacuum chamber. We demonstrate the reality of the lunar environment, discussing the Artemis missions and the advanced materials science required for humans to work on the Moon.

Which space workshop or show should I choose?

UP TO 240 STUDENTS
Destination Moon

Large stage show covering Earth, Sun & Moon plus the Artemis missions.

View Stage Show

UP TO 30 STUDENTS
Earth, Sun & Moon

Hands-on workshop covering Earth, Sun & Moon plus the Artemis missions.

View Hands-on Workshop

UP TO 30 STUDENTS
Stars and Planets

Hands-on workshop covering the broader solar system and space exploration.

View Hands-on Workshop

UP TO 30 STUDENTS
Earth & Space K to 2

Designed for K to 2 to cover the seasons & observable changes.

View Hands-on Workshop

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Optional FREE Extension: Join the AVA Challenge

Carry the momentum from the show into the classroom! Join the Australian Virtual Astronaut Challenge, a national STEM initiative addressing NASA-identified technologies for lunar living.

1. WHAT WE EAT
Addressing lunar nutrition and sustained food systems.
2. WHERE WE LIVE
Designing habitats and top-to-bottom dynamic ecosystems.
3. GOING OUTSIDE
Surface mobility and robotic autonomous exploration.

In partnership with the NSW Department of Education, Magnitude.io, the ARC Centre for Excellence for Plant in Space, FoodIQ Global, Rootlab, and SOLIDWORKS.

Learn more at avachallenge.org

EST. 2004

Our Commitment to Quality Science Education

A Trusted School Partner for 20 Years
Fizzics Education delivers reliable, syllabus-aligned visits that engage students and meet the practical requirements of the classroom.

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Over 4 million students reached with curriculum-focused STEM.
Qualified Educators
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Requirements

🛰️ Stage Show Logistics

Show Requirements

👥 Show Capacity

👨‍🎓 Attendance: Up to 240 students per show.

🏫 Target: Appropriate for Years K to 6.

Duration: 60 minutes.

🛠️ Set/Pack: 45 mins setup + 45 mins pack down.

⚠️ Fire Alarm Notice: To perform one of our key rocketry demonstrations, the school must be able to temporarily isolate fire alarms in the presentation space.

📍 Space & Power

🏗️ Tables: 2 large tables required for the demonstration area.

🔌 Power: Access to at least 2 electrical power sockets.

🪑 Seating: Chairs are not required for students.

Note: Materials may be varied to suit conditions. Contact your presenter for specific curriculum focus requests.

COVID Safe

Social Distancing: Contact us to tailor this show to your school’s specific distancing requirements.

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Cost

💰 Show Investment

Lunar Discovery

$1560 inc. GST
Stage Show
✨ Only $6.50 per student
(Based on 240 students)

Early Bird: Book and pay within 7 days to receive 10% off your booking.

🌍 Global Reach: Also available as a live online class anywhere in the world.

📍 Regional: We visit country schools via Country Science Tours.

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