Crazy Contraptions Enquire Now Rube Goldberg would love this! This school science visit is all about design thinking to apply energy changes, momentum, gravity and friction to time-based challenge. Students will learn teamwork, fine motor and planning skills whilst discovering applications of simple machines such as levers, pulleys, wheel and axles and more. Perfect for applying STEM concepts in a fun environment. The challenge provides an opportunity for fair testing ideas. It is all about applying your imagination to re-purpose objects to complete a task. Opens up discussions on potential vs. kinetic energy and the essential elements of engineering. In addition, time will be spent ensuring that students understand how contact and non-contact forces affect an object’s motion. Newton would be happy here with this STEM content! Trustpilot 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: Science Change to an object’s motion is caused by unbalanced forces acting on the object (ACSSU117) The motion of objects can be described and predicted using the laws of physics (ACSSU229) The action of forces that act at a distance may be observed and related to everyday situations. (PW2) Australian National Curriculum Mapping for all our science workshops & shows NSW SCIENCE SYLLABUS CONTENT for all our incursions NSW K to 10 Science Syllabus Content A student describes the action of unbalanced forces in everyday situations (SC4-10PW) discusses how scientific understanding and technological developments have contributed to finding solutions to problems involving energy transfers and transformations (SC4-11PW) applies models, theories and laws to explain situations involving energy, force and motion (SC5-10PW) explains how scientific understanding about energy conservation, transfers and transformations is applied in systems (SC5-11PW) NSW K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping for all our incursions Feedback on this workshop Finishing the final activity for Day 2 with “Crazy Contraptions with Fizzics Education” at @Macquarie_Uni Science Experience. @NISEP01 @JoanneJamie2 @MQSciEng pic.twitter.com/1MUooEmv2A — Macquarie University School of Natural Sciences (@mqnatsci) October 5, 2022 Requirements Appropriate for Years 7 to 10 with a maximum of 30 students per class 10 tables arranged around the room with access to clear wall space Chairs are not required Duration 60 or 90 minutes, set up time 30 minutes and pack up time 30 minutes For us to provide the best possible learning experience, the materials used during the presentation may be varied to suit the conditions and the audience. Please chat with our presenter if there is a particular focus that you’d like us to cover. 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 Cost $495 GST Free for a 60-minute workshop or $540 GST Free for a 90-minute workshop. In a regional area? Find out how we can attend your school as part of a country science tour! Trustpilot Find out more here Enquire Now Fizzics Education Awards Related Shows CSI Forensic Science Years 7 to 10 Maximum 30 students Workshop (NSW & VIC) 60 or 90 minutes Biological Science Chemical Science Human Endeavor Science Inquiry New South Wales Victoria Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Read More Enquire Now Fizzics Offers & Discounts – Secondary Making science accessible for all grades Trying to embed inquiry-based learning across your school? Need to make STEM & PBL a priority? Want to help students science understanding shine? Let Fizzics make this easy for you! Curriculum-linked science workshops & shows at a discount! Removes the hassle of planning for all grades across the year […] Read More Enquire Now …tick, tick BOOM! Years 7 to 10 Maximum 240 students Science show (NSW & VIC only) 60 minutes Whole School Chemical Science Human Endeavor Physical Science Science Inquiry New South Wales Victoria Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Read More Enquire Now
Australian ACARA Content Outcomes: Science Change to an object’s motion is caused by unbalanced forces acting on the object (ACSSU117) The motion of objects can be described and predicted using the laws of physics (ACSSU229) The action of forces that act at a distance may be observed and related to everyday situations. (PW2) Australian National Curriculum Mapping for all our science workshops & shows
NSW K to 10 Science Syllabus Content A student describes the action of unbalanced forces in everyday situations (SC4-10PW) discusses how scientific understanding and technological developments have contributed to finding solutions to problems involving energy transfers and transformations (SC4-11PW) applies models, theories and laws to explain situations involving energy, force and motion (SC5-10PW) explains how scientific understanding about energy conservation, transfers and transformations is applied in systems (SC5-11PW) NSW K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping for all our incursions
Finishing the final activity for Day 2 with “Crazy Contraptions with Fizzics Education” at @Macquarie_Uni Science Experience. @NISEP01 @JoanneJamie2 @MQSciEng pic.twitter.com/1MUooEmv2A — Macquarie University School of Natural Sciences (@mqnatsci) October 5, 2022
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