Geology Rocks! Discover how geologists work! Go beyond igneous, sedimentary & metamorphic rocks to learn the variety of contributions minerals make. Enquire Now Hands-on geology that works A hands-on Earth Science workshop where students investigate geological processes and landforms. Your students will learn about erosion, plate tectonics, landforms, soil classification, earthquakes, rock types and many others! This science workshop is run as station based exploratory session with our presenter working with the students to ensure learning outcomes are met. Available as a high 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 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: Sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks contain minerals and are formed by processes that occur within Earth over a variety of timescales (ACSSU153) The theory of plate tectonics explains global patterns of geological activity and continental movement (ACSSU180) 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 energy causes geological and chemical change SC4-CHG-01 develops questions and hypotheses for scientific investigation SC5-WS-02 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 explains the motion of objects using Newton’s laws of motion SC5-WAM-02 NSW K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping for all our NSW incursions VIC Curriculum F–10 Version 2.0 Earth is a dynamic planet as demonstrated by tectonic activity, including the formation of geological features at divergent, convergent and transform plate boundaries; the theory of plate tectonics is supported by scientific evidence. VC2S8U10 key processes of the rock cycle occur over different timescales; the properties of sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks not only reflect their formation but also impact their usefulness and determine the methods used when mined. VC2S8U11 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 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 School Testimonials View All MET Kellyville Feedback on: Geology Rocks Hot & Cold Just wanted to say a big thank you to Nina for coming out to M.E.T. Kellyville today to lead us through the Geology Rocks and Hot and Cold programmes. It was very professionally run and Nina was very patient with the many requests of the students. A huge thank you once again, we look forward to running more workshops in the future. Science Show Demonstrations Does it fit? Classify the soil - it a sandy loam or loamy clay? How hard is it? Investigate Moh's scale of hardness Moving and shaking Learn about subduction and others that occur in land formation Panning for gold Use gold pans to find precious metal. Sedimentation Silting the substrate Shakyseismograph Investigate a seismograph in your classroom! Sort the rocks Are they metamorphic, igneous or sedimentary? TectonicJigsaw Investigate how plate tectonics form our world Trickytopography A visual representation of a topographic map. Volcano How do they erupt and are they different? Requirements Appropriate for Years 7 to 10 Maximum of 30 students per session Ten tables arranged in U-shape. Chairs are not required. Duration 60 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 $580 inc GST for a 60-minute workshop or $660 inc. GST for a 90-minute workshop. Available as a video conference anywhere in the world. 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 Distance learning programs for schools Award-winning distance learning programs for schools using video conferencing across Australia & beyond since 2004. Virtual excursions students love! 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Australian ACARA Content Outcomes: Sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks contain minerals and are formed by processes that occur within Earth over a variety of timescales (ACSSU153) The theory of plate tectonics explains global patterns of geological activity and continental movement (ACSSU180) 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 energy causes geological and chemical change SC4-CHG-01 develops questions and hypotheses for scientific investigation SC5-WS-02 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 explains the motion of objects using Newton’s laws of motion SC5-WAM-02 NSW K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping for all our NSW incursions VIC Curriculum F–10 Version 2.0 Earth is a dynamic planet as demonstrated by tectonic activity, including the formation of geological features at divergent, convergent and transform plate boundaries; the theory of plate tectonics is supported by scientific evidence. VC2S8U10 key processes of the rock cycle occur over different timescales; the properties of sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks not only reflect their formation but also impact their usefulness and determine the methods used when mined. VC2S8U11 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 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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