Science of Sound Discover how sound waves really work in this fun school science visit Enquire Now 🔊 Physical World: Waves & Vibration Science of Sound Vibration, Resonance and the Physics of Waves Hear screaming rods, visualize sound waves, and observe tubes singing to heat! In this high-energy workshop, primary students gain a deep understanding of how soundwaves operate and how this knowledge is applied in the real world. From the mechanics of a sonic boom to the patterns formed by sand on vibrating plates, we make the invisible world of acoustics tangible. Students investigate how sound changes with pitch and volume, the secrets of resonance, and the mind-bending Doppler effect. [Image of longitudinal vs transverse waves] Concepts Covered: Wave Visualization: Seeing sound through digital oscilloscopes and sand patterns. Mediums & Speed: Does sound always travel at the same speed? Can it travel through a vacuum? Pitch & Volume: Manipulating frequency and amplitude. Resonance & Harmony: How objects vibrate in sympathy with sound. Acoustic Engineering: How sound effects (Foley) are made and why sonic booms occur. Inquiry-Based Learning Students use scientific observation to predict wave behaviour and test the properties of different materials as conductors of sound. 🔔 Trustpilot 4 Million+ Students Inspired since 2004 Trustpilot Check Availability Workshop Focus: Understand the physical properties of sound waves and how vibrations create the world of music and speech. 🎻 Harmonic resonance. 📣 Amplitude & Frequency. 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 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 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 & 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 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 Design and Technologies F-10 Version 9.0 Years 5 & 6 explain how electrical energy can be transformed into movement, sound or light in a product or system AC9TDE6K02 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: describes common forms of energy and explores some characteristics of sound energy ST1-8PW-S investigates how forces and energy are used in products ST1-9PW-ST describes the characteristics and effects of common forms of energy, such as light and heat ST2-8PW-ST explains how the properties of materials determines their use for a range of purposes ST3-7MW-T NSW Science and Technology K–6 Syllabus (Implementation from 2027) For implementation advice, visit the NESA Science and Technology site Stage 1 ST1-SCI-01 Recognise that light and sound can travel through air, water and some solids and are affected by those materials Recognise that sound is created and carried by vibrations Test how different materials and actions affect the volume and pitch of sound ST1-PQU-01 poses questions based on observations to investigate cause and effect Stage 2 ST2-PQU-01 poses questions to create fair tests that investigate the effects of energy Stage 3 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 detailing NSW K to 6 science visits VIC Curriculum F–10 Version 2.0 Science Foundation to Level 2 Sound can make materials vibrate and vibrating materials can make sound; pitch and volume variations. VC2S2U12 Objects can be made of one or more materials with observable properties. VC2S2U04 Observations and ideas shared using everyday and some scientific vocabulary. VC2S2I06 [Image of the parts of a sound wave: crest, trough, amplitude, and wavelength] Levels 3 & 4 The properties of natural and made materials influence their use and re-use. VC2S4U05 Scientific investigations planned using scaffolds to identify fair tests and safe use of equipment. VC2S4I02 Levels 5 & 6 Repeatable scientific investigations identifying changed, measured and controlled variables. VC2S6I02 Design and Technologies Levels 5 & 6 Explain how electrical energy can be transformed into movement, sound or light in a product or system. VC2TDE6C01 VIC F – 6 Science Syllabus mapping Print a PDF detailing VIC P to 6 science visits School Testimonials View All Pymble Ladies College Feedback on: Science of Sound Today, myself and my team we were lucky enough to welcome Kate to the Prep School to present 4 workshops on the Science of Sound to our Year 1 students. I just wanted to write and express my sincere thanks to Fizzics Education for being so accommodating of our changing schedules, and also to praise Kate for her wonderfully engaging, informative and interactive presentation. The girls were beside themselves with excitement and not only responded with great enthusiasm to Kate’s positive energy, but learnt so much about sound. Kate had a delightful manner with our girls, was patient and exuberant, and the girls had an absolute ball! Please pass on my sincere thanks to Kate for her flexibility on such a topsy turvey day, and for energising our girls for their learning about Science. St Madeleine's Primary School Feedback on: Science of Sound We would definitely book this again Science Show Activities Boomwhackers Colourful tubes that create assorted sounds on impact. Chladni Plate A violin bow running across a metal plate creates very strange patterns in sand. Croaking frogs Create croaking sounds with this Asian musical device Doppler effect Demonstrations on why ambulances sound different as they pass you by. Elephant tubes Large tubes that resonate loudly whilst emulating how frogs croak. Very funny! Ghante bell A Nepalese bell that vibrates loudly when given the right touch. Insect clickers A simple device used in communications during wartime Music Box An investigation into sound traveling through different materials. Rijke tube A special metal tube vibrates loudly when heated air rushes through it. Great! Screaming rod Rubbing this rod makes a very high pitch! A classic demonstration on octaves. Slinky shake A visual depiction on how soundwaves propagate through the air. Sonic Boom A very Australian way to create a sonic boom in your hall. Think bullwhip! Squawking science A simple instrument that students can replicate at home or class. Straw flute A simple yet effective way of demonstrating a standing wave. Students love it! Superposition What happens when sound waves are superimposed? Theremin Create spooky sound effects using the palm of your hand! Thunder drum A demonstration on amplifying sound and blocking vibrations. Twirl tubes Students work together to create chords of varying pitch. Great fun! Voice changer Modulate the pitch of your voice and you'll get strange sounds! Wave generator The audience participates in changing the waveform created by an oscilloscope. Xylophones Compare different xylophones and their pitch *The Rubens Tube is used in the show version of this school incursion. Science workshop content What Students Experience: A Symphony of Physics We dive deep into the mechanics of frequency and amplitude to understand how our ears and brain perceive the world of noise. The journey begins with a fundamental question: What makes sound? Through live demonstrations, students observe how the speed of a vibration dictates its pitch and how the size of a wave (amplitude) determines its loudness. Visualising Waves Using real-time oscilloscopes and Chladni plates, students see sound waves turn into geometric sand patterns and digital traces, making the invisible visible. Acoustic Propagation Students test how sound travels at different speeds through air versus solids and investigate how playground “speaking tubes” focus energy over long distances. Resonance & Beyond From standing waves on massive slinkies to breaking the speed of sound with a stock whip crack, we push the limits of wave physics. Real Classroom Highlights P Pymble Ladies’ College Acoustic Physics A fantastic day of learning! Our students loved seeing sound waves come to life on the oscilloscopes and investigating how pitch changes with vibration speed. A high-quality STEM visit. View on Facebook V Science Workshop Live High-Energy Finale Watch the stock whip crack break the sound barrier! A spectacular way to finish our sound unit and discuss sonic booms and acoustic energy. View Video on Facebook ⬅️ Swipe to see more examples ➡️ EST. 2004 Professional Acoustic Lab A Trusted Science Partner for Over 20 Years Fizzics Education brings specialised equipment including thunder drums, resonance demonstrators, and signal generators to ensure every student hears—and feels—the science of sound. ✓ Hands-On Investigation: Students rotate through musical bells and tone-generation stations to test variables in real time. Trustpilot Requirements 📊 Workshop Logistics Session Requirements 👥 Capacity & Timing 👨🎓 Workshop: Max 30 students per class. 🎭 Show Version: Max 60 students per class. 🏫 Target: Appropriate for Years 1 to 6. ⏰ Duration: 60 minutes + 45m set/pack. 🔊 Sensory Note: Please cater for students particularly sensitive to loud or high-pitched noises. During Shows, we require fire alarm isolation for the Rubens Tube demo. 📍 Space & Setup 🏗️ Layout: 3 tables required and ability to darken the room. 🔌 Power: Access to 2 electrical power sockets. 🪑 Seating: Chairs are not required for students. Interested in Light & Sound combined? Learn more here! 🛡️ $20M Public Liability ✅ WWCC Checked 📋 Full Risk Assessments 🎓 Expert Science Educators Go Further! STEM Units to Support Your Teaching Save time and engage students in wave physics with high-quality videos, printable experiments, and full marking rubrics for your Sound unit. Find out more! Extend the Experience Pair this workshop with a larger stage show for groups of up to 240 students: Big Science Big Fun tick tick BOOM! Destination Moon Cost 💰 Workshop & Show Investment Science of Sound Hands-on Workshop $580 inc. GST 60-Minute Session ✨ $19.33 per student (Based on 30 students) $660 inc. GST 90-Minute Workshop ✨ $22.00 per student (Based on 30 students) 60-Minute Stage Show ✨ $12.50 per student (Based on 60) $750 inc. GST ✓ Early Bird: Book and pay within 7 days to receive 10% off your booking. View all offers & discounts 🌍 Online: Available as a LIVE interactive workshop worldwide. 🔉 Audio Safety: Catered for all students, including those with noise sensitivity. 📍 Regional: Country Science Tours available. Ready to visualize sound? Call 1300 856 828 Trustpilot 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 Foundation 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 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 & 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 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 Design and Technologies F-10 Version 9.0 Years 5 & 6 explain how electrical energy can be transformed into movement, sound or light in a product or system AC9TDE6K02 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: describes common forms of energy and explores some characteristics of sound energy ST1-8PW-S investigates how forces and energy are used in products ST1-9PW-ST describes the characteristics and effects of common forms of energy, such as light and heat ST2-8PW-ST explains how the properties of materials determines their use for a range of purposes ST3-7MW-T NSW Science and Technology K–6 Syllabus (Implementation from 2027) For implementation advice, visit the NESA Science and Technology site Stage 1 ST1-SCI-01 Recognise that light and sound can travel through air, water and some solids and are affected by those materials Recognise that sound is created and carried by vibrations Test how different materials and actions affect the volume and pitch of sound ST1-PQU-01 poses questions based on observations to investigate cause and effect Stage 2 ST2-PQU-01 poses questions to create fair tests that investigate the effects of energy Stage 3 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 detailing NSW K to 6 science visits VIC Curriculum F–10 Version 2.0 Science Foundation to Level 2 Sound can make materials vibrate and vibrating materials can make sound; pitch and volume variations. VC2S2U12 Objects can be made of one or more materials with observable properties. VC2S2U04 Observations and ideas shared using everyday and some scientific vocabulary. VC2S2I06 [Image of the parts of a sound wave: crest, trough, amplitude, and wavelength] Levels 3 & 4 The properties of natural and made materials influence their use and re-use. VC2S4U05 Scientific investigations planned using scaffolds to identify fair tests and safe use of equipment. VC2S4I02 Levels 5 & 6 Repeatable scientific investigations identifying changed, measured and controlled variables. VC2S6I02 Design and Technologies Levels 5 & 6 Explain how electrical energy can be transformed into movement, sound or light in a product or system. VC2TDE6C01 VIC F – 6 Science Syllabus mapping Print a PDF detailing VIC P to 6 science visits
What Students Experience: A Symphony of Physics We dive deep into the mechanics of frequency and amplitude to understand how our ears and brain perceive the world of noise. The journey begins with a fundamental question: What makes sound? Through live demonstrations, students observe how the speed of a vibration dictates its pitch and how the size of a wave (amplitude) determines its loudness. Visualising Waves Using real-time oscilloscopes and Chladni plates, students see sound waves turn into geometric sand patterns and digital traces, making the invisible visible. Acoustic Propagation Students test how sound travels at different speeds through air versus solids and investigate how playground “speaking tubes” focus energy over long distances. Resonance & Beyond From standing waves on massive slinkies to breaking the speed of sound with a stock whip crack, we push the limits of wave physics. Real Classroom Highlights P Pymble Ladies’ College Acoustic Physics A fantastic day of learning! Our students loved seeing sound waves come to life on the oscilloscopes and investigating how pitch changes with vibration speed. A high-quality STEM visit. View on Facebook V Science Workshop Live High-Energy Finale Watch the stock whip crack break the sound barrier! A spectacular way to finish our sound unit and discuss sonic booms and acoustic energy. View Video on Facebook ⬅️ Swipe to see more examples ➡️ EST. 2004 Professional Acoustic Lab A Trusted Science Partner for Over 20 Years Fizzics Education brings specialised equipment including thunder drums, resonance demonstrators, and signal generators to ensure every student hears—and feels—the science of sound. ✓ Hands-On Investigation: Students rotate through musical bells and tone-generation stations to test variables in real time. 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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