Dissection Discoveries A fantastic dissection workshop for primary students developed in conjunction with our friends from Dissection Connection. Enquire Now Hands-on Biology School Workshop Your students will explore the major body parts, how body systems are arranged and experience just what is like to work in a biological laboratory. Our presenter will guide your students through their dissections, pointing out relevant features of the specimen and ensuring safety throughout. We only use high-quality specimens sourced from ethical suppliers, each prepared by Dissection Connection to laboratory standards. Fantastic as a stand-alone workshop or paired with our popular human body science incursion. 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: Living things can be grouped on the basis of observable features and can be distinguished from non-living things (ACSSU044). Living things have structural features and adaptations that help them to survive in their environment (ACSSU043). Use equipment and materials safely, identifying potential risks (ACSIS088). Australian National Curriculum Mapping for all our science workshops & shows NSW SCIENCE SYLLABUS CONTENT for all our incursions NSW Science Syllabus Content A student: ST2-4LW-S compares features and characteristics of living and non-living things ST2-1WS-S questions, plans and conducts scientific investigations, collects and summarises data and communicates using scientific representations ST2-2DP-T selects and uses materials, tools and equipment to develop solutions for a need or opportunity ST3-4LW-S examines how the environment affects the growth, survival and adaptation of living things ST3-1WS-S plans and conducts scientific investigations to answer testable questions, and collects and summarises data to communicate conclusions ST3-2DP-T plans and uses materials, tools and equipment to develop solutions for a need or opportunity NSW K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping for all our incursions Victorian F – 10 Science Curriculum Living things can be grouped on the basis of observable features and can be distinguished from non-living things (VCSSU057) Different living things have different life cycles and depend on each other and the environment to survive (VCSSU058) Safely use appropriate materials, tools, equipment and technologies (VCSIS067) Print a PDF which details K to 6 mapping of all our science visits School Testimonials View All Enngonia Public School Feedback on: K to 6 Technology Camp Lots of hands on activities and great presentations. The activities were appropriate for the levels of students and showed that science is fun Dissection Workshop Details This engaging workshop offers primary students a chance to be introduced to biology in a fun and safe atmosphere. Many schools use this to complement a human body unit of work. On the day of the school visit, Fizzics will supply relevant PPE and equipment for the workshop. If you wish the dissection to be performed by the Fizzics presenter only this also can be arranged. A large variety of specimens can be used and are subject to availability. Prices vary per specimen (see costs below) All are prepared ethically: Whole Specimens Piglet Cane Toad Crayfish (male & female pair) Prepared specimens Cow: eye, heart, knee joint, femur, hoof and lower limb. Pig: half head (lateral section) and pluck (lungs, trachea, heart, oesophagus, liver) All specimens are sent frozen from Dissection Connection to Fizzics Education prior to our visit. This takes time to arrange so please let us know in advance which specimens you would like the students to work with! This incursion can also be viewed as a LIVE web conference anywhere in the world! Question – How are the whole animals euthanised? The toads have been euthanised via CO2 asphyxiation in accordance with the latest method endorsed by Biosecurity Queensland. The piglet stillborns are collected from pig farms on the day of birth and frozen. There is no inducement to euthanise piglets to sell as specimens; a surviving piglet is worth much more to farmers as a product. Piglet stillborns that would normally be treated as waste can now help educate students in the classroom. Please inform your attending families prior to the visit that the specimens are prepared ethically by Dissection Connection. Requirements Appropriate for years 3 to 6 with a maximum of 30 students per class Students should have long hair tied back and wear closed-toe shoes Chairs are not required Access to at least 5 large tables, rooms with vinyl, wood or tiled floors are best Students will work in groups of 2 or more, dependent on the number of specimens ordered Duration 60 or 90 minutes, set up time 30 minutes and pack up time 30 minutes For safety students will not be given sharp bladed instruments. A thorough cleanup will be done by our presenter after the workshop. 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 per 60-minute class plus cost of the specimens you wish to dissect $540 GST Free per 90-minute class plus cost of the specimens you wish to dissect Cow Eyes (6 per pack – $20.00) Heart (1 per pack – $16.00) Knee joint (1 per pack – $15.00) Femur, half (1 lateral section per pack – $12.00) Pig Piglet, Female (1 per pack – $15.00) Pluck with Liver (1 per pack – $18.50)… limited supply and needs to be booked ahead Pluck without liver + Piglet ($25.00) Head, half (1 lateral section per pack – $11.00) Cane Toads Cane Toad, Male or Female (1 per pack – $12.00) Crayfish Crayfish (1 male + 1 female per pack – $12.00) 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! 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 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. Year 5 Science Inquiry Year 6 New South Wales Teacher Professional Development Victoria Biological Science Queensland Chemical Science Australian Capital Territory Digital Technologies Kindergarten Earth and Space Year 1 Health and Physical Education Year 2 Human Endeavor Year 3 Mathematics Year 4 Physical Science Read More Enquire Now Scientific Method – Short Course Years 3 to 6 Maximum 30 students Workshop 60 or 90 minutes Online Class Available Australian Capital Territory Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Chemical Science Human Endeavor Physical Science Science Inquiry New South Wales Victoria Read More Enquire Now Science of Sound Years 1 to 6 30 to 60 students Show or workshop (NSW & VIC) 60 or 90 minutes Online Class Available Year 5 Year 6 Human Endeavor Physical Science Science Inquiry New South Wales Victoria Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Read More Enquire Now
Australian ACARA Content Outcomes: Living things can be grouped on the basis of observable features and can be distinguished from non-living things (ACSSU044). Living things have structural features and adaptations that help them to survive in their environment (ACSSU043). Use equipment and materials safely, identifying potential risks (ACSIS088). Australian National Curriculum Mapping for all our science workshops & shows
NSW Science Syllabus Content A student: ST2-4LW-S compares features and characteristics of living and non-living things ST2-1WS-S questions, plans and conducts scientific investigations, collects and summarises data and communicates using scientific representations ST2-2DP-T selects and uses materials, tools and equipment to develop solutions for a need or opportunity ST3-4LW-S examines how the environment affects the growth, survival and adaptation of living things ST3-1WS-S plans and conducts scientific investigations to answer testable questions, and collects and summarises data to communicate conclusions ST3-2DP-T plans and uses materials, tools and equipment to develop solutions for a need or opportunity NSW K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping for all our incursions Victorian F – 10 Science Curriculum Living things can be grouped on the basis of observable features and can be distinguished from non-living things (VCSSU057) Different living things have different life cycles and depend on each other and the environment to survive (VCSSU058) Safely use appropriate materials, tools, equipment and technologies (VCSIS067) Print a PDF which details K to 6 mapping of all our science visits
This engaging workshop offers primary students a chance to be introduced to biology in a fun and safe atmosphere. Many schools use this to complement a human body unit of work. On the day of the school visit, Fizzics will supply relevant PPE and equipment for the workshop. If you wish the dissection to be performed by the Fizzics presenter only this also can be arranged. A large variety of specimens can be used and are subject to availability. Prices vary per specimen (see costs below) All are prepared ethically: Whole Specimens Piglet Cane Toad Crayfish (male & female pair) Prepared specimens Cow: eye, heart, knee joint, femur, hoof and lower limb. Pig: half head (lateral section) and pluck (lungs, trachea, heart, oesophagus, liver) All specimens are sent frozen from Dissection Connection to Fizzics Education prior to our visit. This takes time to arrange so please let us know in advance which specimens you would like the students to work with! This incursion can also be viewed as a LIVE web conference anywhere in the world! Question – How are the whole animals euthanised? The toads have been euthanised via CO2 asphyxiation in accordance with the latest method endorsed by Biosecurity Queensland. The piglet stillborns are collected from pig farms on the day of birth and frozen. There is no inducement to euthanise piglets to sell as specimens; a surviving piglet is worth much more to farmers as a product. Piglet stillborns that would normally be treated as waste can now help educate students in the classroom. Please inform your attending families prior to the visit that the specimens are prepared ethically by Dissection Connection.
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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