Light & Colour Discover the properties of light in this interactive science show Enquire Now Explore a variety of light concepts in this interactive school science show: Learn about the duality of light; is it a wave or particle or both? Investigate the visible light spectrum, including colour addition and subtraction Discover how the Doppler effect has been used to explain the structure of the Universe Explore luminescent minerals and other objects using ultraviolet light Find out why sunsets are red and learn about colour and energy relationships Make coloured shadows and create hovering image illusions using persistence of vision Learn about translucent, transparent and opaque materials Learn about refraction vs. reflection Investigate optical fibre and it’s use in hi-speed broadband technology Find out about your colour vision; can you see all of the spectrum? Available as a secondary 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: Science Energy transfer through different mediums can be explained using wave and particle models (ACSSU182) 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 develops questions and hypotheses for scientific investigation SC5-WS-02 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 the features and applications of different forms of waves SC5-WAM-01 NSW K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping for all our NSW incursions VIC Curriculum F–10 Version 2.0 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 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. VC2S10U14investigable 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 Sunsets Just why are sunsets red anyway? Why not blue or green? Laser lights Investigate energy levels with different colour lasers against photolumiscent vinyl Colour mixing Mix primary light colours ... why are the secondary colours different to paint? Bubble Films See light split through a bubble film. Nice... and demonstrates wave theory Float that image Create a 3D floating image hovering in mid-air Magic specs These diffraction lenses are great for investigating lasers Glowing rocks Some minerals fluoresce under UV light... can you identify which ones? Hidden beaker Canola oil and this beaker have almost the same refractive index... lets hide it Hide me Transparent materials are quite difference to translucent ones. Optical illusions Light can be quite tricky, can you spot how they might work? Optical fibre Pretty.... and it can be used to transport massive amounts of information Colourful chemistry Some chemicals react to heat and change in colour... check them out! Colour vision Our Director is colour blind... are your students? Shiny disco ball Mirrors and light... what more can we say? Send images around the room! Mega lens Use this lenticular lens and magnify things, including you. Lasers Investigate how lasers work and see them through a cloud... neat! Feedback about this school science show Trustpilot Requirements The ability to darken the room is essential. Choose the best room you have wherever possible. Appropriate for Years 7 to 10 with a maximum of 60 students per show. 3 Tables arranged at front of the room. Chairs are not required. Access to 3 electrical power sockets and a white screen or white board Duration 60 minutes, set up time 45 minutes and pack up time 45 minutes. 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 $750 inc. GST for a 60-minute show for up to 60 students Available as a video conference anywhere in the world. 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 high school. Trustpilot Find out more here Enquire Now Fizzics Education Awards Related Shows …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 Geology Rocks! Years 7 to 10 Maximum 30 students Science Workshop (NSW & VIC only) 60 minutes Online Class Available Year 10 Earth and Space Human Endeavor Science Inquiry New South Wales Victoria Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Read More Enquire Now Science of Sound Years 7 to 10 Maximum 60 students Science Show (NSW & VIC) 60 minutes Online Class Available 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 Energy transfer through different mediums can be explained using wave and particle models (ACSSU182) 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 develops questions and hypotheses for scientific investigation SC5-WS-02 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 the features and applications of different forms of waves SC5-WAM-01 NSW K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping for all our NSW incursions VIC Curriculum F–10 Version 2.0 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 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. VC2S10U14investigable 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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