Ocean Smart Schools Enquire Now 🌊 Living World: Marine Science & Sustainability Ocean Smart Schools Abiotic Factors, Marine Tech and Climate Impact Dive into the fascinating world of marine science! In this high-impact live show, primary students discover the invisible forces that govern the deep. We investigate how abiotic factors—including temperature, pressure, light, and sound—shape the survival of marine life and regulate our global climate. More than just a science presentation, Ocean Smart Schools is a powerful educational experience designed to strengthen the connection between young people and the sea. Developed in collaboration with the Ocean Lovers Festival, this show empowers students to see why a healthy ocean matters to their own lives and provides them with the tools to become ocean-conscious leaders. Program Highlights: Underwater Physics: Demonstrations of light refraction and sound travel in water. Pressure & Depth: Modeling how marine organisms adapt to extreme environments. Climate Connections: Understanding the ocean’s role as Earth’s “heat sink.” Marine Sustainability: Exploring the technologies protecting our reefs and coastlines. Empowered Action: Practical steps students can take to protect marine biodiversity. Collaborative Partner 4 Million+ Students Inspired since 2004 Trustpilot Check Availability Ocean Literacy: Aligned with the UN Ocean Literacy Principles, this show bridges science and emotional connection to inspire conservation. 🐡 Biodiversity awareness. 🌡️ Climate & abiotic modeling. 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 Foundation observe external features of plants and animals and describe ways they can be grouped based on these features AC9SFU01 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 identify the basic needs of plants and animals, including air, water, food or shelter, and describe how the places they live meet those needs AC9S1U01 Year 2 explore different actions to make sounds and how to make a variety of sounds, and recognise that sound energy causes objects to vibrate AC9S2U02 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 compare characteristics of living and non-living things and examine the differences between the life cycles of plants and animals AC9S3U01 Year 4 explain the roles and interactions of consumers, producers and decomposers within a habitat and how food chains represent feeding relationships AC9S4U01 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 examine how particular structural features and behaviours of living things enable their survival in specific habitats AC9S5U01 Year 6 investigate the physical conditions of a habitat and analyse how the growth and survival of living things is affected by changing physical conditions AC9S6U01 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 & Technology Syllabus Content A student: explores the characteristics, needs and uses of living things STe-3LW-ST describes observable features of living things and their environments ST1-4LW-S compares features and characteristics of living and non-living things ST2-4LW-S examines how the environment affects the growth, survival and adaptation of living things ST3-4LW-S NSW Science and Technology K–6 Syllabus (Implementation from 2027) For explanatory points & implementation advice, visit the NESA Science and Technology site Early Stage 1 STE-SCI-01 Identify the sense organs and describe their functions Identify and use tools to aid and extend sensory observations Describe how living things get air, water and energy to survive Observe and group animals based on characteristics and justify the grouping STE-PQU-01 poses questions based on observations to collect data Stage 1 ST1-SCI-01 Describe the changes in an animal as it goes through its life cycle Recognise that light and sound can travel through air, water and some solids Test and describe how light can be reflected, refracted, dispersed or absorbed ST1-PQU-01 poses questions based on observations to investigate cause and effect Stage 2 ST2-SCI-01 Describe the relationship between habitat, ecosystem and environment Describe the transfer of energy between plants and animals using food chains Describe how the needs of living things are provided by the hydrosphere Recognise that heat energy can be transferred and measured with a thermometer ST2-PQU-01 poses questions to create fair tests regarding energy and living things Stage 3 ST3-SCI-01 Observe behavioural and structural adaptations and suggest how these help survival Explain the effects of natural events and human activities on climate NSW K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping for all our incursions Print a PDF detailing NSW K to 6 science visits VIC Curriculum F–10 Version 2.0 Foundation to Level 2 Plants and animals have observable features that can be used to group them. VC2S2U01 External features enable survival (breathe, eat, respond to environment). VC2S2U03 Sound can make materials vibrate; actions produce varying pitch and volume. VC2S2U12 Levels 3 & 4 Living things have characteristics that distinguish them from non-living things. VC2S4U01 Temperature changes happen when heat is transferred between objects. VC2S4U09 Investigations can be planned to answer questions or test predictions. VC2S4I02 Levels 5 & 6 Structural features and behaviours enable organisms to thrive in their environments. VC2S6U02 Light travels in a straight path and can be reflected or refracted by objects. VC2S6U08 Variables (changed, measured, controlled) are essential for fair tests. VC2S6I02 VIC F – 6 Science Syllabus mapping Print a PDF detailing VIC P to 6 science visits Science show content What Students Experience: The Interactive Abyss Ocean Smart Schools brings the deep sea to your school hall. We use high-energy demonstrations to make the “invisible” physics of the ocean visible, helping students understand how the ocean functions as the engine room of our planet’s climate and biodiversity. Ocean Physics The role of heat and salt in driving massive ocean currents. How pressure changes affect marine life and scuba divers. Why light fades with depth—and how deep-sea creatures survive. Biological Wonders How whales and dolphins use echolocation to “see” underwater. The chemistry of ocean acidification and its impact on coral reefs. How abiotic factors regulate our global climate systems. Sustainability Tech The latest technologies scientists use to protect marine ecosystems. Innovative solutions for ocean sustainability and waste reduction. Ocean Smart Activity Booklet Every session includes our comprehensive activity booklet, filled with facts, games, and inquiry-based activities. It’s designed to complement the live show and encourages students to reflect on their role in ocean conservation. March Bonus: Bondi Excursion Schools booking this program gain priority access to the Sea Science excursion at Bondi Beach held each March. Connect classroom learning with real-world ocean experiences! Join the Competition! Inspire creativity and action through the Ocean Lovers Festival FishTank and Litterarty Waste Art competitions. Empower your students to express their solutions for a healthier ocean. Explore FishTank Litterarty Waste Art Requirements 🌊 Show Logistics Session Requirements 👥 Capacity & Timing 👨🎓 Attendance: Max 240 students per show. 🏫 Target: Appropriate for Years K to 6. ⏰ Duration: 60 minutes. 🛠️ Set/Pack: 45 mins setup + 45 mins pack down. 📍 Space & Technical 🏗️ Setup: 3 tables and 2 electrical power sockets. 🌑 Lighting: Ability to darken the room for specific visual demonstrations. 🪑 Seating: Chairs are not required for students. 💡 Age-Appropriate Science: Experiments may be varied to suit the specific age group attending. Our presenters tailor the vocabulary and complexity to ensure every student is engaged. COVID Safe: During Social Distancing – Contact us and we’ll tailor a program to suit your school and State requirements. 🛡️ $20M Public Liability ✅ WWCC Checked 📋 Full Risk Assessments 🎓 Expert Educators Cost 💰 Show Investment Ocean Smart Schools Full Day Engagement $1950 inc. GST Up to 3 Shows Per Day ✨ Includes Digital Workbook (Covers K to Year 6) Early Bird: Book and pay within 7 days to receive 10% off your booking. View offers & discounts 🐋 Inclusions: Live show, digital workbook, competition access, and travel within Sydney & Melbourne. 📍 Regional: We visit country schools via Country Science Tours. Contact us for a quote. 📑 Syllabus: Print a PDF for mapping of all science visits. Call 1300 856 828 Click below to book this specialized marine science show. Find out more about our impact 4 Million+ Students Inspired since 2004 Trustpilot Enquire Now Fizzics Education Awards Related Shows Digging Dinosaurs Years K to 6 Maximum 30 students School Workshop 60 or 90 minutes Online Class Available Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Biological Science Year 4 Earth and Space Year 5 Human Endeavor Year 6 Science Inquiry New South Wales Victoria Australian Capital Territory Kindergarten Read More Enquire Now Human Body – Organs & Body Systems Years 5 to 6 Maximum 30 students School workshop (NSW & ACT only) 60 or 90 minutes Online Class Available Biological Science Human Endeavor Science Inquiry New South Wales Australian Capital Territory Year 5 Year 6 Read More Enquire Now Food Science Workshop Years K to 6 Maximum 30 students Science show 60 or 90 minutes Online Class Available New South Wales Victoria Kindergarten Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Chemical Science Year 5 Health and Physical Education Year 6 Human Endeavor ACT Physical Science Read More Enquire Now
Australian National Curriculum Mapping for all our science incursions Australian ACARA Content Outcomes: Science F-10 Version 9.0 Foundation observe external features of plants and animals and describe ways they can be grouped based on these features AC9SFU01 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 identify the basic needs of plants and animals, including air, water, food or shelter, and describe how the places they live meet those needs AC9S1U01 Year 2 explore different actions to make sounds and how to make a variety of sounds, and recognise that sound energy causes objects to vibrate AC9S2U02 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 compare characteristics of living and non-living things and examine the differences between the life cycles of plants and animals AC9S3U01 Year 4 explain the roles and interactions of consumers, producers and decomposers within a habitat and how food chains represent feeding relationships AC9S4U01 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 examine how particular structural features and behaviours of living things enable their survival in specific habitats AC9S5U01 Year 6 investigate the physical conditions of a habitat and analyse how the growth and survival of living things is affected by changing physical conditions AC9S6U01 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 & Technology Syllabus Content A student: explores the characteristics, needs and uses of living things STe-3LW-ST describes observable features of living things and their environments ST1-4LW-S compares features and characteristics of living and non-living things ST2-4LW-S examines how the environment affects the growth, survival and adaptation of living things ST3-4LW-S NSW Science and Technology K–6 Syllabus (Implementation from 2027) For explanatory points & implementation advice, visit the NESA Science and Technology site Early Stage 1 STE-SCI-01 Identify the sense organs and describe their functions Identify and use tools to aid and extend sensory observations Describe how living things get air, water and energy to survive Observe and group animals based on characteristics and justify the grouping STE-PQU-01 poses questions based on observations to collect data Stage 1 ST1-SCI-01 Describe the changes in an animal as it goes through its life cycle Recognise that light and sound can travel through air, water and some solids Test and describe how light can be reflected, refracted, dispersed or absorbed ST1-PQU-01 poses questions based on observations to investigate cause and effect Stage 2 ST2-SCI-01 Describe the relationship between habitat, ecosystem and environment Describe the transfer of energy between plants and animals using food chains Describe how the needs of living things are provided by the hydrosphere Recognise that heat energy can be transferred and measured with a thermometer ST2-PQU-01 poses questions to create fair tests regarding energy and living things Stage 3 ST3-SCI-01 Observe behavioural and structural adaptations and suggest how these help survival Explain the effects of natural events and human activities on climate NSW K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping for all our incursions Print a PDF detailing NSW K to 6 science visits VIC Curriculum F–10 Version 2.0 Foundation to Level 2 Plants and animals have observable features that can be used to group them. VC2S2U01 External features enable survival (breathe, eat, respond to environment). VC2S2U03 Sound can make materials vibrate; actions produce varying pitch and volume. VC2S2U12 Levels 3 & 4 Living things have characteristics that distinguish them from non-living things. VC2S4U01 Temperature changes happen when heat is transferred between objects. VC2S4U09 Investigations can be planned to answer questions or test predictions. VC2S4I02 Levels 5 & 6 Structural features and behaviours enable organisms to thrive in their environments. VC2S6U02 Light travels in a straight path and can be reflected or refracted by objects. VC2S6U08 Variables (changed, measured, controlled) are essential for fair tests. VC2S6I02 VIC F – 6 Science Syllabus mapping Print a PDF detailing VIC P to 6 science visits
What Students Experience: The Interactive Abyss Ocean Smart Schools brings the deep sea to your school hall. We use high-energy demonstrations to make the “invisible” physics of the ocean visible, helping students understand how the ocean functions as the engine room of our planet’s climate and biodiversity. Ocean Physics The role of heat and salt in driving massive ocean currents. How pressure changes affect marine life and scuba divers. Why light fades with depth—and how deep-sea creatures survive. Biological Wonders How whales and dolphins use echolocation to “see” underwater. The chemistry of ocean acidification and its impact on coral reefs. How abiotic factors regulate our global climate systems. Sustainability Tech The latest technologies scientists use to protect marine ecosystems. Innovative solutions for ocean sustainability and waste reduction. Ocean Smart Activity Booklet Every session includes our comprehensive activity booklet, filled with facts, games, and inquiry-based activities. It’s designed to complement the live show and encourages students to reflect on their role in ocean conservation. March Bonus: Bondi Excursion Schools booking this program gain priority access to the Sea Science excursion at Bondi Beach held each March. Connect classroom learning with real-world ocean experiences! Join the Competition! Inspire creativity and action through the Ocean Lovers Festival FishTank and Litterarty Waste Art competitions. Empower your students to express their solutions for a healthier ocean. Explore FishTank Litterarty Waste Art
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