Flight or Weather Air pressure experiments related to how the weather works or planes fly! Enquire Now Air pressure concepts explained visually See flying toilet paper, shooting smoke vortex rings, exploding balloon dogs, tea bag rockets and much more! Students will find out all about air pressure in this fun science show with strong curriculum links. Trustpilot Concepts covered: As this show is primarily about pressure and air it can be tailored to demonstrate how weather works or how planes fly; just let us know which area you would like us to cover on booking this science show. When presented as a show on the weather: What is air pressure? Why are low and high-pressure areas important? How are clouds formed? What is our atmosphere made of anyway? What conditions are needed to cause tornados? What causes drought and how can scientists help? Students will gain an appreciation of meteorology and gain insight into how our climate operates. Stage 1 students can attend, however, in such cases it would best run over 40 minutes due to their limited attention spans. When presented as a show on flight: How do pressure differences relate to flight? What is the Coanda effect and how is this important for the design of plane wings? Specifically, the show demonstrations are designed so that students will understand 4 basic forces acting on flying objects; lift, thrust, drag and gravity. Available as a primary school science incursion within Australia or as a video conference to any school around the globe! 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 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 sources of water and describe key processes in the water cycle, including movement of water through the sky, landscape and ocean; precipitation; evaporation; and condensation AC9S4U02 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 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 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 Syllabus Content A student: ST1-10ES-S recognises observable changes occurring in the sky and on the land and identifies Earth’s resources 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 ST3-6MW-S explains the effect of heat on the properties and behaviour of materials ST3-9PW-ST investigates the effects of increasing or decreasing the strength of a specific contact or non-contact force 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 Stage 2 ST2-SCI-01 uses information to investigate the solar system and the effects of energy on living, physical and geological systems Recognise that matter is anything that has mass, takes up space and consists of very small particles Observe examples of matter that exist as a solid, which has a defined shape and volume; a liquid, which has a definite volume but not a definite shape; and a gas, which has neither a definite shape nor a definite volume Observe and describe water changing from solid to liquid to gas and back again, using Tier 2 and Tier 3 vocabulary Describe how adding and removing heat energy affects the movement and arrangement of particles when matter is changing state Recognise that heat energy can be transferred from warmer to cooler objects by conduction, convection and radiation Recognise that temperature is a measure of hotness or coldness, measured using a thermometer and often expressed in degrees Celsius Describe how the properties of materials and transfer of heat energy impact everyday life 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 Identify the technologies used to collect weather data and describe how they are used Describe the differences between climate and weather Research the effects of natural events on the atmosphere Explain the effects of natural events and human activities on climate 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. Levels 3 & 4 solids, liquids and gases have observable properties; adding or removing heat energy leads to a change of state between solids, liquids and gases. VC2S4U04 the properties of natural and made materials, including fibres, metals, glass and plastics, influence their use and re-use. VC2S4U05 water is an important Earth resource that originates from various sources; water cycles through the environment by moving through the sky, landscape and ocean, and involves processes including precipitation, evaporation, transpiration, condensation, melting, freezing, crystallisation, infiltration and run-off. VC2S4U07 heat energy can be generated from different sources; temperature changes may happen when heat is transferred from one object to another. VC2S4U09 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 Levels 5 & 6 the observable properties of matter (solids, liquids and gases) can be explained by modelling the motion and arrangement of their particles; mixtures (including solutions) can be formed by combining 2 or more different substances VC2S6U03 sudden geological changes or extreme weather conditions can affect Earth’s surface and atmosphere; the impacts of natural hazards, including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, wildfires and floods, can be reduced by human actions and technological innovations VC2S6U06 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 Macartan's Primary School Feedback on: Weather & Pressure The students at St Macartan's Primary School absolutely loved the incursion on Friday. Ben was engaging and an enthusiastic fascilitator. The students' learning was very evident. We are happy to have participated in the sessions at the beginning of our new unit of work on weather. The children have many wonderings and further investigating to do. We would definitely recommend Fizzics Education to others and we look forward to future incursions related to our topics. Malek Fahd Islamic School Feedback on: Years 5 & 6 Flight & Weather Working Mathematically The students were engaged throughout the entire performance. The experiments all related well to the programme topic and this added valuable knowledge and understanding to our weather studies at school. A high interest programme of great value to the children's learning experiences...the children really enjoyed your programmes and we will definitely recommend your company to other classes in our school. Science Show Demonstrations Airvortices Shooting compressed air rings over the class - discussion on pressure Bernoulliballoons Try to blow the balloons apart - explains how air acts on surfaces Bernoulliballs Float balls in mid-air, relating curved surfaces to wing design Theimpossible puff Why is it hard to blow a ping pong ball out of a funnel? Flyingtoilet paper Demonstration on how the Coanda effect helps planes to fly Tea bagrocket Hot air rises. So, what about cold air? CrushingCans How powerful is atmospheric pressure? Magdeburghemispheres Witness the classic experiment that demonstrated air pressure. Creamexpansion What happens to air bubbles in low pressure environments? Explodingballoon dog Why does the balloon dog pop in a vacuum? Drinkboiling water Demonstration on what boiling really means. Dry icecolumn How is acid rain formed? Why is it bad for the environment? Tornadotubes Make a tornadoes in a bottle. Feedback about this school science show Requirements Appropriate for Years 3 to 6 with a maximum of 60 students per class Access to 2 electrical power sockets and 2 tables Chairs are not required Duration 60 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 $750 inc. GST per science show performance 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. 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Australian National Curriculum Mapping for all our science incursions Australian ACARA Content Outcomes: Science F-10 Version 9.0 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 sources of water and describe key processes in the water cycle, including movement of water through the sky, landscape and ocean; precipitation; evaporation; and condensation AC9S4U02 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 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 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 Syllabus Content A student: ST1-10ES-S recognises observable changes occurring in the sky and on the land and identifies Earth’s resources 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 ST3-6MW-S explains the effect of heat on the properties and behaviour of materials ST3-9PW-ST investigates the effects of increasing or decreasing the strength of a specific contact or non-contact force 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 Stage 2 ST2-SCI-01 uses information to investigate the solar system and the effects of energy on living, physical and geological systems Recognise that matter is anything that has mass, takes up space and consists of very small particles Observe examples of matter that exist as a solid, which has a defined shape and volume; a liquid, which has a definite volume but not a definite shape; and a gas, which has neither a definite shape nor a definite volume Observe and describe water changing from solid to liquid to gas and back again, using Tier 2 and Tier 3 vocabulary Describe how adding and removing heat energy affects the movement and arrangement of particles when matter is changing state Recognise that heat energy can be transferred from warmer to cooler objects by conduction, convection and radiation Recognise that temperature is a measure of hotness or coldness, measured using a thermometer and often expressed in degrees Celsius Describe how the properties of materials and transfer of heat energy impact everyday life 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 Identify the technologies used to collect weather data and describe how they are used Describe the differences between climate and weather Research the effects of natural events on the atmosphere Explain the effects of natural events and human activities on climate 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. Levels 3 & 4 solids, liquids and gases have observable properties; adding or removing heat energy leads to a change of state between solids, liquids and gases. VC2S4U04 the properties of natural and made materials, including fibres, metals, glass and plastics, influence their use and re-use. VC2S4U05 water is an important Earth resource that originates from various sources; water cycles through the environment by moving through the sky, landscape and ocean, and involves processes including precipitation, evaporation, transpiration, condensation, melting, freezing, crystallisation, infiltration and run-off. VC2S4U07 heat energy can be generated from different sources; temperature changes may happen when heat is transferred from one object to another. VC2S4U09 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 Levels 5 & 6 the observable properties of matter (solids, liquids and gases) can be explained by modelling the motion and arrangement of their particles; mixtures (including solutions) can be formed by combining 2 or more different substances VC2S6U03 sudden geological changes or extreme weather conditions can affect Earth’s surface and atmosphere; the impacts of natural hazards, including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, wildfires and floods, can be reduced by human actions and technological innovations VC2S6U06 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
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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