Destination Moon & Beyond – Secondary Science Enquire Now Discover the science required to reach the Moon and the space programs that made it all happen. From trajectories & orbits to rocketry & materials science, we’ll look at current and future space programs, operations and missions. Students will gain an appreciation of astronomy and gain insight into our place in the Universe. Full risk assessments available on request. Available as a high school science incursion within Australia or as a video conference to any school around the globe! Looking for a broader school space workshop incursion that covers more than just our solar system? Check out the Stars & Planets workshop Trustpilot Online Class Version We’ve run live interactive distance programs since 2010 and are highly experienced in making online classes engaging for students on a variety of web conferencing platforms. All of the activities listed below will be covered during the conference. Upon booking, you will receive a PDF outlining the materials that you can have on hand to make the workshop more interactive. It’s not a problem if you can’t source all of the materials, as we’ll have these on hand for the workshop Full child protections are in place We usually connect to classes & homes via Zoom, however if you wish to use a different software we can work with you on getting the connection live. If you connect with us via Zoom Full system requirements for Zoom here Each student should test their Zoom connection here. Once the date & time is arranged we will send you simple connection instructions (one click & you’re in! 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 Predictable phenomena on Earth, including seasons and eclipses, are caused by the relative positions of the sun, Earth and the moon (ACSSU115) Earth’s gravity pulls objects towards the centre of the Earth (ACSSU118) The universe contains features including galaxies, stars and solar systems and the Big Bang theory can be used to explain the origin of the universe (ACSSU188) Advances in science and emerging sciences and technologies can significantly affect people’s lives, including generating new career opportunities (ACSHE195) Advances in scientific understanding often rely on developments in technology and technological advances are often linked to scientific discoveries (ACSHE192) Australian National Curriculum Mapping for all our science workshops & shows NSW SCIENCE SYLLABUS CONTENT for all our incursions NSW Science Syllabus Content A student: describes the dynamic nature of models, theories and laws in developing scientific understanding of the Earth and solar system SC4-12ES describes changing ideas about the structure of the Earth and the universe to illustrate how models, theories and laws are refined over time by the scientific community SC5-12ES appreciates the importance of science in their lives and the role of scientific inquiry in increasing understanding of the world around them SC4-1VA & SC5-1VA. NSW K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping for all our incursions Victorian F – 10 Science Curriculum Predictable phenomena on Earth, including seasons and eclipses, are caused by the relative positions of the Sun, Earth and the Moon (VCSSU099) Change to an object’s motion is caused by unbalanced forces acting on the object; Earth’s gravity pulls objects towards the centre of Earth (VCSSU103) Scientific understanding, including models and theories, are contestable and are refined over time through a process of review by the scientific community (VCSSU114) The Universe contains features including galaxies, stars and solar systems; the Big Bang theory can be used to explain the origin of the Universe (VCSSU129) Science Show Demonstrations Distances in space Measure the distances between the Earth, Sun & Moon. What about sizes? Tricky Trajectories Can you launch a rocket to get it to the target? Giant Gyro How do spacecraft turn in space? Breathe in! What would happen to an astronaut if they didn't wear a spacesuit? Gravity Pull Model the gravity on Earth vs. Moon. Which planet's gravity is greater? Troublesome tools How does working in space affect tool design and use? Lunar phases Why does the Moon look different throughout the month? Creating craters Model crater formation... what do craters tell us about the Moon's formation? Rainbows of light How spectrometers were used on lunar experiments Rocket launcher Launch a rocket using a chemical propellant Remote rocks Determine the types of rocks you have using a sensor Rocket modelling Compare scale models of the Saturn V to other rockets Heating up & Cooling down How do materials respond to rapid changes in heat? Spiraling orbits What happens to space debris as it approaches celestial objects Magnetometer Investigate magnetism, just like the Apollo missions & more Roaring Jug A model of how rocket engines work The Great Conspiracy We landed on the Moon! Lets go through the evidence... Hidden Figures The mathematicians behind Apollo missions Optional extension - Join an International Space Station Experiment! Join ExoLab, a science experiment where students from across the world compare their results with an identical growth chamber on the International Space Station (ISS). Join an international school community to share results & ideas along with the U.S. National Laboratory. Collect and analyze data to identify the optimal combination of legume, bacteria, and soil to produce nodulation in the harsh environment of the space. Engage in experimental design, data collection and analysis, writing and revising hypotheses, and communicating about what they’ve learned using evidence from their experiments. Direct curriculum outcomes for high school Guided by experienced educators from Fizzics Education & Magnitude. Available Australia-wide The experiments are initiated on the ISS in accordance with resupply missions. This allows for multiple experiments per year, giving options on when to align the classroom experiment with the ISS experiment. Students look for relationships between the environmental conditions, including the effect of microgravity on the growth of living things in general. Requirements Workshop version – Appropriate for Years 7 to 10 with a maximum of 30 students per class. 60 or 90 minutes Show version – Appropriate for 7 to 10 with a maximum of 240 students per class. 60 minutes Access to 2 electrical power sockets and 12 to 14 tables Chairs are not required Ability to turn off fire alarms to be able to run one of the demonstrations Set up time 45 minutes and pack up time 45 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 Cost $495 GST Free for a 60-minute workshop $540 GST Free for a 90-minute workshop $1200 GST Free per science show performance (this works out at $5 GST Free per student). Available as a video conference anywhere in the world. In a regional area? Find out how we can attend your school as part of a country science tour! Available as a video conference at $150 inc. GST per class anywhere around the world Find out more about the ExoLab extension opportunity 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 BIG SCIENCE BIG FUN! Years 7 to 10 For large audiences School science show 60 minutes Year 9 Year 10 Chemical Science Whole School Human Endeavor Physical Science Science Inquiry New South Wales Victoria Australian Capital Territory Year 7 Year 8 Read More Enquire Now Distance learning programs for schools Award-winning distance learning programs for schools using video conferencing across Australia & beyond since 2004. Virtual excursions students love! Human Endeavor Year 3 Mathematics Year 4 Physical Science Year 5 Science Inquiry Year 6 New South Wales Year 7 Victoria Year 8 Biological Science Queensland Year 10 Chemical Science Australian Capital Territory Teacher Professional Development Digital Technologies Kindergarten Earth and Space Year 1 Health and Physical Education Year 2 Read More Enquire Now Chemistry Show Years 7 to 10 Maximum 60 students Science Show (NSW & VIC only) 60 minutes Online Class Available Year 9 Year 10 Chemical Science Human Endeavor Science Inquiry New South Wales Victoria Year 7 Year 8 Read More Enquire Now
Australian ACARA Content Outcomes: Science Predictable phenomena on Earth, including seasons and eclipses, are caused by the relative positions of the sun, Earth and the moon (ACSSU115) Earth’s gravity pulls objects towards the centre of the Earth (ACSSU118) The universe contains features including galaxies, stars and solar systems and the Big Bang theory can be used to explain the origin of the universe (ACSSU188) Advances in science and emerging sciences and technologies can significantly affect people’s lives, including generating new career opportunities (ACSHE195) Advances in scientific understanding often rely on developments in technology and technological advances are often linked to scientific discoveries (ACSHE192) Australian National Curriculum Mapping for all our science workshops & shows
NSW Science Syllabus Content A student: describes the dynamic nature of models, theories and laws in developing scientific understanding of the Earth and solar system SC4-12ES describes changing ideas about the structure of the Earth and the universe to illustrate how models, theories and laws are refined over time by the scientific community SC5-12ES appreciates the importance of science in their lives and the role of scientific inquiry in increasing understanding of the world around them SC4-1VA & SC5-1VA. NSW K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping for all our incursions Victorian F – 10 Science Curriculum Predictable phenomena on Earth, including seasons and eclipses, are caused by the relative positions of the Sun, Earth and the Moon (VCSSU099) Change to an object’s motion is caused by unbalanced forces acting on the object; Earth’s gravity pulls objects towards the centre of Earth (VCSSU103) Scientific understanding, including models and theories, are contestable and are refined over time through a process of review by the scientific community (VCSSU114) The Universe contains features including galaxies, stars and solar systems; the Big Bang theory can be used to explain the origin of the Universe (VCSSU129)
Join ExoLab, a science experiment where students from across the world compare their results with an identical growth chamber on the International Space Station (ISS). Join an international school community to share results & ideas along with the U.S. National Laboratory. Collect and analyze data to identify the optimal combination of legume, bacteria, and soil to produce nodulation in the harsh environment of the space. Engage in experimental design, data collection and analysis, writing and revising hypotheses, and communicating about what they’ve learned using evidence from their experiments. Direct curriculum outcomes for high school Guided by experienced educators from Fizzics Education & Magnitude. Available Australia-wide The experiments are initiated on the ISS in accordance with resupply missions. This allows for multiple experiments per year, giving options on when to align the classroom experiment with the ISS experiment. Students look for relationships between the environmental conditions, including the effect of microgravity on the growth of living things in general.
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