Seeds of Science – Australian Discoveries Enquire Now 🌱 National Science Week 2026 Seeds of Science Exploring the power of curiosity and Australian discoveries Designed specifically for the 2026 National Science Week theme “Seeds of Science”, this high-energy show invites students across Australia to explore how curiosity grows into global impact. Capture your students’ imagination as we explore Australian discoveries that have changed the world—from the unusual to the everyday. From bushfire dynamics to cosmic waves, your students will witness science in action on-stage at your school. We investigate: 💡 How do scientists think? Understanding the inquiry process. ✨ The Spark: Moving from a concept to a reality. 🌏 Global Impact: How Australian research reaches around the world. Inspiring Future Innovators Led by Churchill Fellow Ben Newsome, we celebrate Australian science through engaging demonstrations that make complex research accessible and exciting. Over 20 Years of Science Engagement Trustpilot Book the Show 🇦🇺 Celebrates Australian Research. 🎭 High-impact Stage Show. 📅 Perfect for National Science Week. Limited Availability: National Science Week dates book out quickly—secure your spot today! 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 describe how objects move and how factors including their size, shape or material influence their movement AC9SFU02 recognise that objects can be composed of different materials and describe the observable properties of those materials AC9SFU03 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 describe pushes and pulls in terms of strength and direction and predict the effect of these forces on objects’ motion and shape AC9S1U03 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 recognise that materials can be changed physically without changing their material composition and explore the effect of different actions on materials including bending, twisting, stretching and breaking into smaller pieces AC9S2U03 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 identify sources of heat energy and examine how temperature changes when heat energy is transferred from one object to another AC9S3U03 investigate the observable properties of solids and liquids and how adding or removing heat energy leads to a change of state AC9S3U04 Year 4 identify how forces can be exerted by one object on another and investigate the effect of frictional, gravitational and magnetic forces on the motion of objects AC9S4U03 examine the properties of natural and made materials including fibres, metals, glass and plastics and consider how these properties influence their use AC9S4U04 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 explain observable properties of solids, liquids and gases by modelling the motion and arrangement of particles AC9S5U04 Year 6 compare reversible changes, including dissolving and changes of state, and irreversible changes, including cooking and rusting that produce new substances AC9S6U04 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 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 NSW Science and Technology K–6 Syllabus (2027) For explanatory points & implementation advice, visit the NESA site. Early Stage 1 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 Stage 1 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 ST1-PQU-01 poses questions based on observations and information to investigate cause and effect Stage 2 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, liquid, or gas and describe their properties Observe and describe water changing state and how heat energy affects particle arrangement Recognise heat transfer via conduction, convection, and radiation and conduct fair tests on material properties ST2-PQU-01 poses questions to create fair tests that investigate the effects of energy on living things and physical systems Stage 3 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 📄 Print PDF: K to 6 Mapping VIC Curriculum F–10 Version 2.0 Science Foundation to Level 2 objects can be made of different materials with observable properties. VC2S2U04 materials can be combined for particular purposes; properties of mixtures differ from individual materials. VC2S2U05 materials can be changed physically by bending, twisting, stretching, or crushing. VC2S2U06 pushes and pulls are forces that can change an object’s movement or shape. VC2S2U11 Levels 3 and 4 solids, liquids and gases have observable properties; heat energy leads to a change of state. VC2S4U04 heat energy can be generated from different sources and transferred between objects. VC2S4U09 forces, including frictional, gravitational, and magnetic, can be exerted through contact or from a distance. VC2S4U10 scientific investigations can be planned and conducted using fair tests and safe equipment. VC2S4I02 Levels 5 & 6 light can be absorbed, transmitted, reflected or refracted by objects. VC2S6U08 matter properties are explained by particle arrangement; mixtures can be formed by combining substances. VC2S6U03 changes to substances may be reversible (dissolving) or irreversible (cooking/rusting). VC2S6U04 repeatable scientific investigations can be planned and conducted using fair tests and risk management. VC2S6I02 VIC F – 6 Science Syllabus mapping 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! Science show content What Students Experience In this high-impact show, we help students understand what sparks discovery and how scientists move from a problem to a solution using the scientific method. We explore how researchers think, isolate variables, and use novel crossovers from different fields to change the world. 🔥 Bushfire Dynamics Witness a Fire Tornado and learn about the CSIRO Bushfire Behaviour Research lab, where scientists work to save lives and property through fire physics. 🌊 Reef Monitoring The Blue Bottle experiment connects to the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS), using sensors to monitor dissolved oxygen in the Great Barrier Reef. ✨ Froth Flotation See Mega Bubbles in action! Learn about the 1904 “Broken Hill” Process, an Australian invention that uses bubbles to capture Zinc. 📡 Mapping the Universe Using Laser Lissajous figures, we explore the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) in WA, interpreting complex signals to map the Universe. 🤖 Mining & Mapping Experience a Robot Dog with LiDAR. Discover how CSIRO Data61 created Wildcat SLAM to map underground mines in the Pilbara. 🛰️ Space Safety Learn how Electro Optic Systems (EOS) tracks high-speed space debris to keep our satellites safe and functional. Additional Highlights: X-Ray Crystallography: Nobel prize-winning work by the Braggs. Insect Vision: Polarised light research at Macquarie University. 3D Holograms: Crossover technology from Voxon Photonics. Digital Mapping: Geoscience Australia’s data strip mapping. EST. 2004 Our Commitment to Quality Science Education A Trusted School Partner for 100’s of schools At Fizzics Education, we know science is naturally captivating. Our 20-year history is built on delivering reliable, syllabus-aligned visits that engage students and meet the curriculum & practical requirements of the classroom. ✓Consistency & CareSupporting Australian schools and teachers since 2004. ✓Real FeedbackGuided by reviews from educators and principals. ✓Qualified PresentersFacilitated by experienced science educators focused on student learning. 4 Million+ Students Inspired since 2004 Trustpilot Requirements 📊 Show Logistics Session Requirements 👥 Capacity & Timing 👨🎓 Attendance: Max 240 students per show. 🏫 Target: Appropriate for Years 3 to 6. ⏰ Duration: 60 minutes. 🛠️ Set/Pack: 45 mins setup and 45 mins pack up. 🔥 Fire Alarm Isolation: Ability to turn off your fire alarms is essential if we are to run the fire demonstrations safely. 📍 Space & Power 🏗️ Layout: 3 tables required for demonstrations. 🔌 Power: Access to 2 electrical power sockets. 🪑 Seating: Chairs are not required for students. Note: We are a COVID SAFE company. For schools with specific distancing requirements, please contact us to tailor your program. 🛡️ $20M Public Liability ✅ WWCC Checked 📋 Full Risk Assessments 🎓 Expert Science Educators Go Further! Complete Units of Work to Support Your Teaching Save time & engage students in STEM with high-quality videos, printable experiments, quizzes, vocabulary lists, and marking rubrics to support the Seeds of Science theme. Find out more! Cost 💰 Stage Show Investment Seeds of Science Large Group Performance $1560 inc. GST 60-Minute Science Show ✨ $6.50 per student (Based on 240 students) ✓ Early Bird: Book and pay within 7 days to receive 10% off your booking. View all offers & discounts here. 📍 Regional Schools: Join our Country Science Tours. 📜 Syllabus Alignment: Print a PDF Mapping for all science visits. Ready to plant the seeds of curiosity? Call 1300 856 828 Trustpilot Enquire Now Fizzics Education Awards Related Shows Marvellous Mixtures Years K to 4 Maximum 30 students Hands-on science workshop 60 or 90 minutes Online Class Available Victoria Australian Capital Territory Kindergarten Year 1 Year 2 Chemical Science Human Endeavor Science Inquiry New South Wales Read More Enquire Now Light & Colour Years 1 to 6 Maximum 30 students Workshop or Show (NSW & VIC) 60 or 90 minutes Online Class Available Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Human Endeavor Physical Science Science Inquiry New South Wales Victoria Read More Enquire Now Renewable Energy Years 3 to 6 Maximum 30 students Workshop (NSW & VIC) 60 or 90 minutes Online Class Available Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Earth and Space Human Endeavor Physical Science Science Inquiry New South Wales Read More Enquire Now
Australian National Curriculum Mapping for all our science incursions Australian ACARA Content Outcomes: Science F-10 Version 9.0 Foundation describe how objects move and how factors including their size, shape or material influence their movement AC9SFU02 recognise that objects can be composed of different materials and describe the observable properties of those materials AC9SFU03 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 describe pushes and pulls in terms of strength and direction and predict the effect of these forces on objects’ motion and shape AC9S1U03 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 recognise that materials can be changed physically without changing their material composition and explore the effect of different actions on materials including bending, twisting, stretching and breaking into smaller pieces AC9S2U03 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 identify sources of heat energy and examine how temperature changes when heat energy is transferred from one object to another AC9S3U03 investigate the observable properties of solids and liquids and how adding or removing heat energy leads to a change of state AC9S3U04 Year 4 identify how forces can be exerted by one object on another and investigate the effect of frictional, gravitational and magnetic forces on the motion of objects AC9S4U03 examine the properties of natural and made materials including fibres, metals, glass and plastics and consider how these properties influence their use AC9S4U04 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 explain observable properties of solids, liquids and gases by modelling the motion and arrangement of particles AC9S5U04 Year 6 compare reversible changes, including dissolving and changes of state, and irreversible changes, including cooking and rusting that produce new substances AC9S6U04 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 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 NSW Science and Technology K–6 Syllabus (2027) For explanatory points & implementation advice, visit the NESA site. Early Stage 1 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 Stage 1 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 ST1-PQU-01 poses questions based on observations and information to investigate cause and effect Stage 2 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, liquid, or gas and describe their properties Observe and describe water changing state and how heat energy affects particle arrangement Recognise heat transfer via conduction, convection, and radiation and conduct fair tests on material properties ST2-PQU-01 poses questions to create fair tests that investigate the effects of energy on living things and physical systems Stage 3 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 📄 Print PDF: K to 6 Mapping VIC Curriculum F–10 Version 2.0 Science Foundation to Level 2 objects can be made of different materials with observable properties. VC2S2U04 materials can be combined for particular purposes; properties of mixtures differ from individual materials. VC2S2U05 materials can be changed physically by bending, twisting, stretching, or crushing. VC2S2U06 pushes and pulls are forces that can change an object’s movement or shape. VC2S2U11 Levels 3 and 4 solids, liquids and gases have observable properties; heat energy leads to a change of state. VC2S4U04 heat energy can be generated from different sources and transferred between objects. VC2S4U09 forces, including frictional, gravitational, and magnetic, can be exerted through contact or from a distance. VC2S4U10 scientific investigations can be planned and conducted using fair tests and safe equipment. VC2S4I02 Levels 5 & 6 light can be absorbed, transmitted, reflected or refracted by objects. VC2S6U08 matter properties are explained by particle arrangement; mixtures can be formed by combining substances. VC2S6U03 changes to substances may be reversible (dissolving) or irreversible (cooking/rusting). VC2S6U04 repeatable scientific investigations can be planned and conducted using fair tests and risk management. VC2S6I02 VIC F – 6 Science Syllabus mapping
What Students Experience In this high-impact show, we help students understand what sparks discovery and how scientists move from a problem to a solution using the scientific method. We explore how researchers think, isolate variables, and use novel crossovers from different fields to change the world. 🔥 Bushfire Dynamics Witness a Fire Tornado and learn about the CSIRO Bushfire Behaviour Research lab, where scientists work to save lives and property through fire physics. 🌊 Reef Monitoring The Blue Bottle experiment connects to the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS), using sensors to monitor dissolved oxygen in the Great Barrier Reef. ✨ Froth Flotation See Mega Bubbles in action! Learn about the 1904 “Broken Hill” Process, an Australian invention that uses bubbles to capture Zinc. 📡 Mapping the Universe Using Laser Lissajous figures, we explore the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) in WA, interpreting complex signals to map the Universe. 🤖 Mining & Mapping Experience a Robot Dog with LiDAR. Discover how CSIRO Data61 created Wildcat SLAM to map underground mines in the Pilbara. 🛰️ Space Safety Learn how Electro Optic Systems (EOS) tracks high-speed space debris to keep our satellites safe and functional. Additional Highlights: X-Ray Crystallography: Nobel prize-winning work by the Braggs. Insect Vision: Polarised light research at Macquarie University. 3D Holograms: Crossover technology from Voxon Photonics. Digital Mapping: Geoscience Australia’s data strip mapping. EST. 2004 Our Commitment to Quality Science Education A Trusted School Partner for 100’s of schools At Fizzics Education, we know science is naturally captivating. Our 20-year history is built on delivering reliable, syllabus-aligned visits that engage students and meet the curriculum & practical requirements of the classroom. ✓Consistency & CareSupporting Australian schools and teachers since 2004. ✓Real FeedbackGuided by reviews from educators and principals. ✓Qualified PresentersFacilitated by experienced science educators focused on student learning. 4 Million+ Students Inspired since 2004 Trustpilot
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