Little Life Investigate life cycles and ecological relationships Enquire Now Hands-on biology workshop! Your students will gain an appreciation of the complexity of life in this fun school science workshop when your primary classroom becomes a hands-on biology lab! Check out our mini-beasts, are they male or female? Learn about life cycles and basic ecological relationships between plants and animals How do biologists track animals? What techniques do animals use to hide? What are the parts of flowers? Your primary students will investigate these concepts plus much more! 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: Science Living things have basic needs, including food and water (ACSSU002). Living things have a variety of external features (ACSSU017). Living things live in different places where their needs are met (ACSSU211). Living things grow, change and have offspring similar to themselves (ACSSU030). Living things can be grouped on the basis of observable features and can be distinguished from non-living things (ACSSU044). Living things have life cycles (ACSSU072). Living things have structural features and adaptations that help them to survive in their environment (ACSSU043). Australian National Curriculum Mapping for all our science workshops & shows NSW SCIENCE SYLLABUS CONTENT for all our incursions NSW Science & Technology Syllabus Content A student: STe-3LW-ST explores the characteristics, needs and uses of living things ST1-4LW-S describes observable features of living things and their environments ST2-4LW-S compares features and characteristics of living and non-living things ST3-4LW-S examines how the environment affects the growth, survival and adaptation of living things 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) Scientific understandings, discoveries and inventions are used to inform personal and community decisions and to solve problems that directly affect people’s lives (VCSSU073) Living things have structural features and adaptations that help them to survive in their environment (VCSSU074) Print a PDF which details K to 6 mapping of all our science visits School Testimonials View All St Andrews Primary Maryong Feedback on: Little Life Year 1 Students were very excited. Loved too many aspects - couldn't decide which was the best part. Very hands-on - all children engaged all the time. Excellent. Dalgety Public School Feedback on: Little Life Stage 1 I like the practical, hands-on nature (of the programme). The animal noises to tune the children in at the start worked well. Age appropriate and informative. Science Show Activities Bug Vision What is the difference between a human eye and a compound eye? Camouflage frogs Sort the frogs into their best hiding place Different insect legs Use magnifiers to determine which legs hop, dig, swim and carry nectar Drawing mini-beasts What is the difference between spiders and insects Finding slaters Are they an insect? How many can you find in the leaf litter? Flower power Dissect the flowers; match the flower parts to the flower model Hand stampers Which animals would make these tracks? Invertebrate rubbings Take home a rubbing of your favourite minibeast Insect Sounds Identify the insects from their audio recordings Life cycles Explore the life cycles of butterflies, frogs, chickens, plants and more Microscopes Check out flowers, bark or your own hand with this digital microscope Classification Can you sort the shells into the similar groups? Resin blocks Use magnifiers to sort out the mini-beasts UV flowers How do insects see flowers? Chopped block Can you work out how old the tree is? Animal X-rays What is similar about these vertebrates? What is different? Feedback about this school science incursion on living things What a terrific incursion on #minibeasts, we had so much fun learning new things and exploring the learning stations! Thanks for visiting @FizzicsEd #2Firewheel #handsonlearning pic.twitter.com/hMDAfN3cJI — Roa Hendy (@RoaHendy) August 26, 2020 Trustpilot Requirements Appropriate for Years K to 6 with a maximum of 30 students per class 12 School desks or 6 trestle tables arranged around a room Chairs are not required Access to 2 electrical power sockets 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 $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 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 Big Science Big Fun Show K to 6 For large audiences School science show 60 minutes Whole School New South Wales 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 Read More Enquire Now 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 6 Human Endeavor Physical Science Science Inquiry New South Wales Victoria Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Read More Enquire Now Human Body Years 3 to 6 Maximum 30 students School workshop (NSW only) 60 or 90 minutes Online Class Available Biological Science Health and Physical Education Human Endeavor Science Inquiry New South Wales Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Read More Enquire Now
Australian ACARA Content Outcomes: Science Living things have basic needs, including food and water (ACSSU002). Living things have a variety of external features (ACSSU017). Living things live in different places where their needs are met (ACSSU211). Living things grow, change and have offspring similar to themselves (ACSSU030). Living things can be grouped on the basis of observable features and can be distinguished from non-living things (ACSSU044). Living things have life cycles (ACSSU072). Living things have structural features and adaptations that help them to survive in their environment (ACSSU043). Australian National Curriculum Mapping for all our science workshops & shows
NSW Science & Technology Syllabus Content A student: STe-3LW-ST explores the characteristics, needs and uses of living things ST1-4LW-S describes observable features of living things and their environments ST2-4LW-S compares features and characteristics of living and non-living things ST3-4LW-S examines how the environment affects the growth, survival and adaptation of living things 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) Scientific understandings, discoveries and inventions are used to inform personal and community decisions and to solve problems that directly affect people’s lives (VCSSU073) Living things have structural features and adaptations that help them to survive in their environment (VCSSU074) Print a PDF which details K to 6 mapping of all our science visits
What a terrific incursion on #minibeasts, we had so much fun learning new things and exploring the learning stations! Thanks for visiting @FizzicsEd #2Firewheel #handsonlearning pic.twitter.com/hMDAfN3cJI — Roa Hendy (@RoaHendy) August 26, 2020 Trustpilot
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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