Big Science Big Fun 2 An awesome science show performance for those schools who've had us on stage before! Enquire Now An awesome science show performance for those schools who’ve had us on stage before! Have you had us for Big Science Big Fun 1 or Tick Tick BOOM? Join us for more science on stage with Big Science Big Fun 2! From lasers & hovercrafts to dry ice rainbows & holding flames, this science show is perfect for schools wanting students to discover more about our world! Designed for large audiences from grades 7 to 10, this show is cost-effective, easy to arrange and is a sure winner with the students! Trustpilot “It was seamless from start to finish. Ben the presenter was knowledgeable and really funny. He focused on energy which is the topic we are doing so the whole show was terrific. I thought the pracs were relevant and appropriate for the age group.” –  Yarra Valley Grammar Quick Links Past projects Requirements Cost per Science Show Free Science Resources Back to Secondary Science Incursions 150 Free Experiments Fizzics in the Media Australian Curriculum Mapping for all science workshops & shows Australian ACARA Content Outcomes: PW1 Change to an object’s motion is caused by unbalanced forces acting on the object (ACSSU117). PW2 The action of forces that act at a distance may be observed and related to everyday situations. PW3 Energy appears in different forms including movement (kinetic energy), heat and potential energy, and causes change within systems (ACSSU155). CW1 The properties of the different states of matter can be explained in terms of the motion and arrangement of particles (ACSSU151). CW2 Scientific knowledge and developments in technology have changed our understanding of the structure and properties of matter. The motion of objects can be described and predicted using the laws of physics (ACSSU229) Energy conservation in a system can be explained by describing energy transfers and transformations (ACSSU190) Australian National Curriculum Mapping for all our science workshops & shows NSW SCIENCE SYLLABUS CONTENT for all our incursions NSW Science 7–10 Syllabus For explanatory points & implementation advice for each dot point, please visit the Science 7 -10 Curriculum site A student: identifies questions and makes predictions to guide scientific investigations SC4-WS-02 describes the effects of forces in everyday contexts SC4-FOR-01 explains how uses of elements and compounds are influenced by scientific understanding and discoveries relating to their properties SC4-PRT-01 explains how energy causes geological and chemical change SC4-CHG-01 selects and uses scientific tools and instruments for accurate observations SC5-WS-01 communicates scientific arguments with evidence, using scientific language and terminology in a range of communication forms SC5-WS-08 evaluates current and alternative energy use based on ethical and sustainability considerations SC5-EGY-01 assesses the uses of materials based on their physical and chemical properties SC5-MAT-01 describes a range of reaction types SC5-RXN-01 explains the factors that affect the rate of chemical reactions SC5-RXN-02 describes the features and applications of different forms of waves SC5-WAM-01 explains the motion of objects using Newton’s laws of motion SC5-WAM-02 NSW K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping for all our incursions VIC Curriculum F–10 Version 2.0 the particle and kinetic theories of matter can be used to describe the arrangement and motion of particles in a substance, including the attraction between particles, and to explain the properties and behaviour of substances, including melting point, boiling point, density, compressibility, gas pressure, viscosity, diffusion, sublimation, and expansion and contraction. VC2S8U05 physical changes can be distinguished from chemical changes; a chemical change can be identified by a colour change, a temperature change, the production of a gas (including laboratory preparation and testing of oxygen, carbon dioxide and hydrogen gases) or the formation of a precipitate. VC2S8U08 balanced and unbalanced forces acting on objects, including gravitational force, may be investigated and represented using force diagrams; changes in an object’s motion can be related to its mass and the magnitude and direction of the forces acting on it. VC2S8U14 energy exists in different forms, including thermal, chemical, gravitational and elastic, and may be classified as kinetic or potential; energy transfers (conduction, convection and radiation) and transformations occur in simple systems and can be analysed in terms of energy efficiency. VC2S8U15 investigable questions, reasoned predictions and hypotheses can be developed in guiding investigations to identify patterns, test relationships and analyse and evaluate scientific models. VC2S8I01 scientific methods, conclusions and claims can be analysed to identify assumptions, possible sources of error, conflicting evidence and unanswered questions. VC2S8I06 evidence-based arguments can be constructed to support conclusions or evaluate claims, including consideration of ethical issues and protocols associated with using or citing secondary data or information. VC2S8I07 wave and particle models can be used to describe energy transfer (conduction, convection and radiation) through different media; waves (electromagnetic and mechanical) have different properties, features (including amplitude, wavelength, frequency and speed) and applications. VC2S10U14 chemical reactions are described by the Law of Conservation of Mass and involve the rearrangement of atoms; they can be modelled using a range of representations, including word and simple balanced chemical equations. VC2S10U08 chemical reactions include synthesis, decomposition and displacement reactions and can be classified as exothermic or endothermic; reaction rates are affected by factors including temperature, concentration, surface area of solid reactants, and catalysts. VC2S10U09 investigable questions, reasoned predictions and hypotheses can be used in guiding investigations to test and develop explanatory models and relationships. VC2S10I01 the validity and reproducibility of investigation methods and the validity of conclusions and claims can be evaluated, including by identifying assumptions, conflicting evidence, biases that may influence observations and conclusions, sources of error and areas of uncertainty. VC2S10I06 arguments based on a variety of evidence can be constructed to support conclusions or evaluate claims, including consideration of any ethical issues and cultural protocols associated with accessing, using or citing secondary data or information. VC2S10I07 Science Show Demonstrations Burning hands Seriously, how can someone hold a flame in their hand? Magic money trick How can a $1 US bill survive a flame? A classic 'magic trick' Disappearing water Test student's observation & deduction skills as we expose this street science trick All Aglow Discover the energy levels in different lasers using glowing photo-luminescent vinyl Colour my fire Learn the chemistry of fireworks as we create colourful flames on stage Whoosh bottle An experiment that sounds just like it is named! Screaming rod A classic demonstration of high pitch & fast vibrations... cover your ears! Can crusher We use atmospheric pressure to crush cans in a flash Balloon in a vacuum What happens to a balloon when you remove air around it? Expand-a-foam Watch the foam rise and rise as it's subjected to low pressure Elephants toothpaste So many students ask for this experiment... lets make it big! Dry ice rainbow A giant column of changing colours... it's all about acids & bases! Hovercraft This can lift a student! Feedback on the Big Science school incursion Trustpilot Requirements Appropriate for Years 7 to 10 with a maximum of 240 students per science show The show is adjusted when run for younger audiences, concentrating more on sound & forces 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 fire demonstrations We will need your room able to be darkened to run some of the sound demonstrations * experiments may vary depending on the average age of the audience and the constraints of the location 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 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 Deep Blue Oceans Cost $1560 inc. GST per science show performance (this works out at $6.50 inc. GST per student). Available in NSW, ACT and Victoria only 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 school. Print a PDF for mapping of all our science visits Trustpilot Find out more here Enquire Now Fizzics Education Awards Related Shows Human Body – Organs & Body Systems Years 7 to 8 Maximum 30 students School workshop (NSW & ACT only) 60 or 90 minutes Online Class Available Biological Science Science Inquiry New South Wales Australian Capital Territory Year 7 Year 8 Read More Enquire Now Career School – Junior High (Years 7 -9) Years 7 to 9 Maximum 100 students School workshop 90 minutes Careers Read More Enquire Now Geology Rocks! 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Australian ACARA Content Outcomes: PW1 Change to an object’s motion is caused by unbalanced forces acting on the object (ACSSU117). PW2 The action of forces that act at a distance may be observed and related to everyday situations. PW3 Energy appears in different forms including movement (kinetic energy), heat and potential energy, and causes change within systems (ACSSU155). CW1 The properties of the different states of matter can be explained in terms of the motion and arrangement of particles (ACSSU151). CW2 Scientific knowledge and developments in technology have changed our understanding of the structure and properties of matter. The motion of objects can be described and predicted using the laws of physics (ACSSU229) Energy conservation in a system can be explained by describing energy transfers and transformations (ACSSU190) Australian National Curriculum Mapping for all our science workshops & shows
NSW Science 7–10 Syllabus For explanatory points & implementation advice for each dot point, please visit the Science 7 -10 Curriculum site A student: identifies questions and makes predictions to guide scientific investigations SC4-WS-02 describes the effects of forces in everyday contexts SC4-FOR-01 explains how uses of elements and compounds are influenced by scientific understanding and discoveries relating to their properties SC4-PRT-01 explains how energy causes geological and chemical change SC4-CHG-01 selects and uses scientific tools and instruments for accurate observations SC5-WS-01 communicates scientific arguments with evidence, using scientific language and terminology in a range of communication forms SC5-WS-08 evaluates current and alternative energy use based on ethical and sustainability considerations SC5-EGY-01 assesses the uses of materials based on their physical and chemical properties SC5-MAT-01 describes a range of reaction types SC5-RXN-01 explains the factors that affect the rate of chemical reactions SC5-RXN-02 describes the features and applications of different forms of waves SC5-WAM-01 explains the motion of objects using Newton’s laws of motion SC5-WAM-02 NSW K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping for all our incursions VIC Curriculum F–10 Version 2.0 the particle and kinetic theories of matter can be used to describe the arrangement and motion of particles in a substance, including the attraction between particles, and to explain the properties and behaviour of substances, including melting point, boiling point, density, compressibility, gas pressure, viscosity, diffusion, sublimation, and expansion and contraction. VC2S8U05 physical changes can be distinguished from chemical changes; a chemical change can be identified by a colour change, a temperature change, the production of a gas (including laboratory preparation and testing of oxygen, carbon dioxide and hydrogen gases) or the formation of a precipitate. VC2S8U08 balanced and unbalanced forces acting on objects, including gravitational force, may be investigated and represented using force diagrams; changes in an object’s motion can be related to its mass and the magnitude and direction of the forces acting on it. VC2S8U14 energy exists in different forms, including thermal, chemical, gravitational and elastic, and may be classified as kinetic or potential; energy transfers (conduction, convection and radiation) and transformations occur in simple systems and can be analysed in terms of energy efficiency. VC2S8U15 investigable questions, reasoned predictions and hypotheses can be developed in guiding investigations to identify patterns, test relationships and analyse and evaluate scientific models. VC2S8I01 scientific methods, conclusions and claims can be analysed to identify assumptions, possible sources of error, conflicting evidence and unanswered questions. VC2S8I06 evidence-based arguments can be constructed to support conclusions or evaluate claims, including consideration of ethical issues and protocols associated with using or citing secondary data or information. VC2S8I07 wave and particle models can be used to describe energy transfer (conduction, convection and radiation) through different media; waves (electromagnetic and mechanical) have different properties, features (including amplitude, wavelength, frequency and speed) and applications. VC2S10U14 chemical reactions are described by the Law of Conservation of Mass and involve the rearrangement of atoms; they can be modelled using a range of representations, including word and simple balanced chemical equations. VC2S10U08 chemical reactions include synthesis, decomposition and displacement reactions and can be classified as exothermic or endothermic; reaction rates are affected by factors including temperature, concentration, surface area of solid reactants, and catalysts. VC2S10U09 investigable questions, reasoned predictions and hypotheses can be used in guiding investigations to test and develop explanatory models and relationships. VC2S10I01 the validity and reproducibility of investigation methods and the validity of conclusions and claims can be evaluated, including by identifying assumptions, conflicting evidence, biases that may influence observations and conclusions, sources of error and areas of uncertainty. VC2S10I06 arguments based on a variety of evidence can be constructed to support conclusions or evaluate claims, including consideration of any ethical issues and cultural protocols associated with accessing, using or citing secondary data or information. VC2S10I07
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