Seeds of Science – Australian Discoveries Enquire Now Designed the 2026 National Science Week theme “Seeds of Science”! This year’s theme invites students across Australia to explore the power of curiosity. Capture your students’ imagination as we explore Australian discoveries that have made an impact globally, from the unusual to the everyday! How do scientists think? What is the spark that helped scientists move from concept to reality? What have the impacts been for Australian research both here and around the world? From bushfire dynamics to cosmic waves, your students will love this science show on-stage at your school! 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: The way objects move depends on a variety of factors, including their size and shape (ACSSU005). Objects are made of materials that have observable properties (ACSSU003). A push or a pull affects how an object moves or changes shape (ACSSU033). Light and sound are produced by a range of sources and can be sensed (ACSSU020). Heat can be produced in many ways and can move from one object to another (ACSSU049). Forces can be exerted by one object on another through direct contact or from a distance (ACSSU076). Changes to materials can be reversible, such as melting, freezing, evaporating; or irreversible, such as burning and rusting (ACSSU095). Solids, liquids and gases have different observable properties and behave in different ways (ACSSU077) 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: STe-5PW-ST observes the way objects move and relates changes in motion to push and pull forces ST1-8PW-S describes common forms of energy and explores some characteristics of sound energy ST1-9PW-ST investigates how forces and energy are used in products ST2-6MW-S describes how adding or removing heat causes a change of state ST2-8PW-ST describes the characteristics and effects of common forms of energy, such as light and heat ST2-9PW-ST describes how contact and non-contact forces affect an object’s motion ST3-6MW-S explains the effect of heat on the properties and behaviour of materials ST3-7MW-T explains how the properties of materials determines their use for a range of purposes ST3-8PW-ST explains how energy is transformed from one form to another ST3-9PW-ST investigates the effects of increasing or decreasing the strength of a specific contact or non-contact force 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 STE-SCI-01 identifies and describes characteristics of living things, properties of materials, and movement – Recognise that properties of materials can be observed using the senses – Observe and manipulate materials to describe their properties using Tier 2 vocabulary – Pose questions about materials and describe how they are used in everyday objects STE-PQU-01 poses questions based on observations to collect data ST1-SCI-01 measures and describes changes in living things, materials, movement, Earth and the sky – Recognise that a force is a push or a pull that can make things either start moving, stop moving, change speed, direction or shape – Pose questions and test the effects of forces on an object’s movement – 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 and information to investigate cause and effect 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 – Pose questions and conduct fair tests to compare how different materials absorb or reflect heat energy – 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 ST3-PQU-01 poses questions to identify variables and conducts fair tests to gather data – Recognise that in a fair test, an independent variable is changed, a dependent variable is measured, and controlled variables remain the same NSW K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping for all our incursions Print a PDF which details K to 6 mapping of all our science visits Victorian F – 10 Science Curriculum VIC F – 6 Science Syllabus mapping for all our incursions The way objects move depends on a variety of factors including their size and shape: a push or a pull affects how an object moves or changes shape (VCSSU048) Light and sound are produced by a range of sources and can be sensed (VCSSU049) Respond to and pose questions, and make predictions about familiar objects and events (VCSIS050) Heat can be produced in many ways and can move from one object to another; a change in the temperature of an object is related to the gain or loss of heat by the object (VCSSU063) Forces can be exerted by one object on another through direct contact or from a distance (VCSSU064) Solids, liquids and gases behave in different ways and have observable properties that help to classify them (VCSSU076) Changes to materials can be reversible, including melting, freezing, evaporating, or irreversible, including burning and rusting (VCSSU077) Light from a source forms shadows and can be absorbed, reflected and refracted (VCSSU080) Print a PDF which details P to 6 mapping of all our VIC science visits Science Show Demonstrations Fire tornado & bushfire dynamics Learn about the the CSIRO Bushfire Behaviour Research lab and work they are doing to save lives & property. Colour-changing blue bottle Connects to the AIMS (Australian Institute of Marine Science) where sensors to monitor dissolved oxygen in the Great Barrier Reef. Laser Lissajous figures The SKA (Square Kilometre Array) in WA interpret complex signals to map the Universe using gravity.. Mega bubbles The 1904 "Broken Hill" Process (Froth Flotation) captures Zinc using bubbles! Spiltting laser light Learn how Sir William Henry Bragg & Sir William Lawrence Bragg won the Nobel prize for X-Ray Crystallography Hidden coloures using polarised light Macquarie University researchers discovered that Bull Ants and Bees can see "polarised light" patterns in the sky! Peppers Ghost Analagous to the Australia's world’s first "3D Hologram Table by Voxon Photonics Floating image Learn how Geoscience Australia (Canberra) & Digital Earth Australia constructs maps with thin strips of data Robot Dog & LiDAR CSIRO Data61 created Wildcat SLAM (Simultaneous Localisation and Mapping) to map mines in the Pilbara How fast is space debris? EOS (Electro Optic Systems) maps space junk to keep our Satellites safe & more! Requirements Appropriate for Years 3 to 6 with a maximum of 240 students per science show Access to 2 electrical power sockets and 3 tables Chairs are not required Duration 60 minutes, set up time 45 minutes and pack up time 45 minutes Ability to turn off your fire alarms if we are to run the fire demonstrations. *Some science experiments may be varied depending on the age of the attending audience 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! Cost $1560 inc. GST per science show performance (this works out at $6.50 inc. GST per student). 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 Fizzics Education Awards Related Shows Bridge Building 101 Years 3 to 6 Maximum 30 students Workshop (NSW only) 60 or 90 minutes Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Human Endeavor Physical Science Science Inquiry New South Wales Victoria Year 3 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! 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 Physical Science Year 6 New South Wales Whole School Read More Enquire Now Working with Water Years K to 2 Maximum 30 students School workshop (NSW & VIC) 60 or 90 minutes Online Class Available Year 1 Year 2 Chemical Science Human Endeavor Physical Science Science Inquiry New South Wales Victoria Kindergarten Read More Enquire Now
Australian ACARA Content Outcomes: The way objects move depends on a variety of factors, including their size and shape (ACSSU005). Objects are made of materials that have observable properties (ACSSU003). A push or a pull affects how an object moves or changes shape (ACSSU033). Light and sound are produced by a range of sources and can be sensed (ACSSU020). Heat can be produced in many ways and can move from one object to another (ACSSU049). Forces can be exerted by one object on another through direct contact or from a distance (ACSSU076). Changes to materials can be reversible, such as melting, freezing, evaporating; or irreversible, such as burning and rusting (ACSSU095). Solids, liquids and gases have different observable properties and behave in different ways (ACSSU077) 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: STe-5PW-ST observes the way objects move and relates changes in motion to push and pull forces ST1-8PW-S describes common forms of energy and explores some characteristics of sound energy ST1-9PW-ST investigates how forces and energy are used in products ST2-6MW-S describes how adding or removing heat causes a change of state ST2-8PW-ST describes the characteristics and effects of common forms of energy, such as light and heat ST2-9PW-ST describes how contact and non-contact forces affect an object’s motion ST3-6MW-S explains the effect of heat on the properties and behaviour of materials ST3-7MW-T explains how the properties of materials determines their use for a range of purposes ST3-8PW-ST explains how energy is transformed from one form to another ST3-9PW-ST investigates the effects of increasing or decreasing the strength of a specific contact or non-contact force 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 STE-SCI-01 identifies and describes characteristics of living things, properties of materials, and movement – Recognise that properties of materials can be observed using the senses – Observe and manipulate materials to describe their properties using Tier 2 vocabulary – Pose questions about materials and describe how they are used in everyday objects STE-PQU-01 poses questions based on observations to collect data ST1-SCI-01 measures and describes changes in living things, materials, movement, Earth and the sky – Recognise that a force is a push or a pull that can make things either start moving, stop moving, change speed, direction or shape – Pose questions and test the effects of forces on an object’s movement – 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 and information to investigate cause and effect 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 – Pose questions and conduct fair tests to compare how different materials absorb or reflect heat energy – 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 ST3-PQU-01 poses questions to identify variables and conducts fair tests to gather data – Recognise that in a fair test, an independent variable is changed, a dependent variable is measured, and controlled variables remain the same NSW K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping for all our incursions Print a PDF which details K to 6 mapping of all our science visits Victorian F – 10 Science Curriculum VIC F – 6 Science Syllabus mapping for all our incursions The way objects move depends on a variety of factors including their size and shape: a push or a pull affects how an object moves or changes shape (VCSSU048) Light and sound are produced by a range of sources and can be sensed (VCSSU049) Respond to and pose questions, and make predictions about familiar objects and events (VCSIS050) Heat can be produced in many ways and can move from one object to another; a change in the temperature of an object is related to the gain or loss of heat by the object (VCSSU063) Forces can be exerted by one object on another through direct contact or from a distance (VCSSU064) Solids, liquids and gases behave in different ways and have observable properties that help to classify them (VCSSU076) Changes to materials can be reversible, including melting, freezing, evaporating, or irreversible, including burning and rusting (VCSSU077) Light from a source forms shadows and can be absorbed, reflected and refracted (VCSSU080) Print a PDF which details P to 6 mapping of all our VIC science visits
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