Meccano Machines Use teamwork & tools to create compound machines Enquire Now Machines that really work Students use hand tools to create simple and complex machines with Meccano during this hands-on school STEM workshop. The students learn about levers, pulleys, gear trains, inclined planes, wheels and axles whilst working in pairs or threes. What’s it like? Well, imagine 30 students all frantically working on their Meccano build projects across your classroom floor. Teamwork, problem-solving and simply using the tools are all part of the challenge – the students absolutely love it and many of them have never even heard of Meccano! Apart from applications of science and mathematics, this workshop exposes students to the importance of following instructions and provides an avenue towards improving spatial and fine motor skills. Trustpilot 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 Forces can be exerted by one object on another through direct contact or from a distance (ACSSU076). Scientific understandings, discoveries and inventions are used to solve problems that directly affect people’s lives (ACSHE083). Australian National Curriculum Mapping for all our science workshops & shows NSW SCIENCE SYLLABUS CONTENT for all our incursions NSW Science & Technology Content Outcomes: A student ST2-9PW-ST describes how contact and non-contact forces affect an object’s motion ST2-2DP-T selects 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 Forces can be exerted by one object on another through direct contact or from a distance (VCSSU064) Print a PDF which details K to 6 mapping of all our science visits School Testimonials View All Condell Park Public School Feedback on: Years 5 and 6 Create a Buzz programme Enthusiastic presenter - good rapport with students. The programme (sic) was informative and age appropriate. Requirements Appropriate for Years 3 & 4 with a maximum of 30 students per class 10 Tables arranged around a room Chairs are not required Duration 2 hours (Can be tailored to fit with your school’s timetable), set up time 15 minutes and pack up time 15 minutes The nature of this workshop means that some students will finish early whilst others will get within 3/4 of completing their machine due to varying abilities 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 $540 GST Free for a 2-hour workshop. 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 Slime, Sherbet & Bubbles Years K to 2 Maximum 30 students School Workshop 60 minutes Online Class Available Chemical Science Human Endeavor Science Inquiry New South Wales Victoria Australian Capital Territory Kindergarten Year 1 Year 2 Read More Enquire Now Deep Blue Oceans Show Years K to 6 Maximum 240 students School Show 60 minutes Online Class Available Year 3 Biological Science Year 4 Chemical Science Year 5 Human Endeavor Year 6 Physical Science New South Wales Victoria Australian Capital Territory Kindergarten Year 1 Year 2 Read More Enquire Now A Grant Option for Schools! We work with you to create a STEM program that meets your grant submission needs. >40 Shows & Workshops for K to 6 Available across NSW, VIC, ACT, QLD or beyond! Physical Science Year 6 New South Wales Whole School Victoria Teacher Professional Development Queensland South Australia Australian Capital Territory STEM Kindergarten Biological Science Year 1 Chemical Science Year 2 Digital Technologies Year 3 Earth and Space Year 4 Health and Physical Education Year 5 Read More Enquire Now
Australian ACARA Content Outcomes: Science Forces can be exerted by one object on another through direct contact or from a distance (ACSSU076). Scientific understandings, discoveries and inventions are used to solve problems that directly affect people’s lives (ACSHE083). Australian National Curriculum Mapping for all our science workshops & shows
NSW Science & Technology Content Outcomes: A student ST2-9PW-ST describes how contact and non-contact forces affect an object’s motion ST2-2DP-T selects 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 Forces can be exerted by one object on another through direct contact or from a distance (VCSSU064) Print a PDF which details K to 6 mapping of all our 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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