Fired Up! Enquire Now Explore how heat really works! See the fire triangle in action – with a controlled fireball! Why do we see flames in the colour we do? Learn about combustion chambers and how they are used in rocket engines. How do magicians do the tricks they do? Explore convection, conduction, expansion & more From coloured flames to spectacular fire demonstrations, this fire show will keep your students warmed up to science! Full risk assessments available on request. Available as a primary school science incursion within Australia or as a video conference to any school around the globe! 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 same curriculum points will be covered, but the activities may vary from those listed for face-to-face incursions. Our online classes include demonstrations, Q&A, and hands-on activities (you will receive a materials list upon booking). 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: 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). 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 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 explains how data is used by scientists to model and predict scientific phenomena SC4-DA1-01 develops questions and hypotheses for scientific investigation SC5-WS-02 assesses the uses of materials based on their physical and chemical properties SC5-MAT-01 analyses the impact of human activity on the natural world SC5-ENV-01 describes a range of reaction types SC5-RXN-01 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 matter can be classified as pure substances such as elements and compounds or impure substances such as mixtures (including solutions), and can be modelled using the particle model; mixtures may have a uniform (homogeneous) or non-uniform (heterogeneous) composition and can be separated based on the properties of their components using techniques including filtration, decantation, evaporation, crystallisation, magnetic separation, distillation and chromatography. VC2S8U06 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 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 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 Fire safety matters Fire is hot. We go through the safety at home, school & beyond. Coloured flames Learn how the colours of fireworks really work Magic burning trick How does the substance not burn, yet everything else does? Whoosh bottle Learn how combustion chambers really work Flour fireball A spectacular way to learn about the fire triangle Tea bag rocket Hot air rises... and so does this rocket Hands on fire Yes, you read that correctly... safely learn about how insulation works! Water balloon & candle Why doesn't it pop? Sparkler science Why do sparklers work and what are the chemical changes? Hydrogen pop Highly explosive hydrogen under controlled conditions Requirements We cannot run this without the fire alarms isolated For safety this cannot be run outside Appropriate for Years 7 to 10 with a maximum of 60 students per session Two tables in a well-ventilated area Chairs are not required Duration 45 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 Deep Blue Oceans Cost $750 inc. GST for a 45-minute show Available as an online class anywhere in the world. Find out more 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. 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Australian ACARA Content Outcomes: 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). 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 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 explains how data is used by scientists to model and predict scientific phenomena SC4-DA1-01 develops questions and hypotheses for scientific investigation SC5-WS-02 assesses the uses of materials based on their physical and chemical properties SC5-MAT-01 analyses the impact of human activity on the natural world SC5-ENV-01 describes a range of reaction types SC5-RXN-01 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 matter can be classified as pure substances such as elements and compounds or impure substances such as mixtures (including solutions), and can be modelled using the particle model; mixtures may have a uniform (homogeneous) or non-uniform (heterogeneous) composition and can be separated based on the properties of their components using techniques including filtration, decantation, evaporation, crystallisation, magnetic separation, distillation and chromatography. VC2S8U06 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 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 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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