Ben Newsome CF FRSA – Founder & Director CEO | Founder | Ben Newsome CF FRSA – Founder & Director CEO | Founder | Ben Newsome founded Fizzics Education to deliver science education across Australia, having now reached 3 million kids since 2004. He is a qualified science teacher, 2013 Churchill Fellow, 2020 AMP Tomorrow Maker,  2015, 2016 & 2018 Australian Small Business Winner for Children’s Education Services, 2020 WSABE Outstanding Business Leader of the Year, 2019 Blacktown Business Person of the Year, and the receiver of both the 2023 University of Technology Sydney Chancellor’s Award for Excellence and the Faculty Award of Excellence for Science plus several Pinnacle Awards from the Center for Interactive Learning & Collaboration. Ben is a board member for Educating 4 Leadership, is an advisory board member of the Center for Interactive Learning & Collaboration, an Ambassador for the Association of Science Education Technicians NSW and is part of the NSW Churchill Fellows Association committee. He is also the author of ‘Be Amazing! How to teach science the way primary kids love’ & the host of the FizzicsEd Podcast. In 2012 Ben co-founded the non-profit Virtual Excursions Australia which has now grown to include over 40 major cultural institutions and departmental distance education managers, where together VEA members create collaborative video conference events and share tips and tricks on best practice. In 2015 he co-founded another non-profit called the Pinnacle Education Collaborative, a network of over 30 cultural organisations in North America that deliver virtual excursions to schools, retirement homes, remand centres and more. Ben is a regular speaker at teaching & learning conferences and presents at teacher professional development sessions for K to 12 science class delivery wherever possible. Putting together collaborative educational events with cultural organisations as well as the corporate sector is a major role these days which he thoroughly enjoys! Latest Post by Ben Newsome CF FRSA – Founder & Director " Science on the ground! " Comments 0 Helping to raise CAST test scores with Magnitude Ben Newsome February 5, 2024 US Education middle school CAST test Fizzics Education is working with Magnitude.io to help teachers improve the outcomes of grade 5 students in Lodi Unified school district. Commencing February 26, we will be presenting live science demonstrations specifically designed to highlight scientific thinking, variable testing and changes in states of matter... " Inquiry and Debate! " Comments 0 The Power of Provocations in Teaching Ben Newsome November 11, 2023 Education Teaching preservice teaching Provocations are powerful tools in the classroom. It is also ok if the provocation creates disagreement! We look at how provocations create engaged learners. " Amongst inspiring people! " Comments 0 2023 UTS Chancellor’s Award for Excellence – Ben Newsome Ben Newsome October 15, 2023 Awards Education STEM Last week Ben Newsome was incredibly honoured to receive both the University of Technology Sydney Chancellor's Award for Excellence and the Faculty Award of Excellence: Science at the 2023 UTS Alumni Awards. Read more about these awards here. " STEM for Schools " Comments 0 Fire-Ed Up Challenge Ben Newsome October 8, 2023 Environment STEM secondary education competitions digital technologies Join the Fire-Ed Up challenge to explore the world of bushfires through STEM! Delve deep into their impacts, learn how STEM aids in mitigation, and be inspired for a future in bushfire management. " Its the little things " Comments 0 Observation in nature – a skill for students Ben Newsome July 11, 2023 Art Environment Teaching When it comes to observing nature and learning about the environment using their senses, there are several skills that students can practice. We look at some simple steps you can take to build their observational skills. " Planning = Outcomes " Comments 0 How to create an effective scope and sequence for teaching science in primary school Ben Newsome March 31, 2023 Education Teaching primary education preservice teaching curriculum So you've got to create a scope and sequence for a science unit, but how can you make this an effective unit of work? This requires careful planning and consideration of the student's needs and abilities. Here are some steps to help you create an... " Plan it out! " Comments 0 Steps to create a unit of work for a primary science classroom Ben Newsome March 30, 2023 Education Teaching primary education preservice teaching curriculum Creating a unit of work for a primary science classroom involves careful planning and preparation. With some work and input from your colleagues, you can find this to be highly rewarding both for your students and to you! " Create the links! " Comments 0 How to incorporate cross-curricula teaching in a primary science unit of work Ben Newsome March 25, 2023 Education Teaching preservice teaching Cross-curricular teaching can be a great way to help students make connections between different subject areas and deepen their understanding of the topics they are studying. We look at some strategies to employ! Comments 0 Easter Science Experiments – just for fun! Ben Newsome March 21, 2023 Teaching experiments Easter Easter-themed science experiments! Easter is a great time to incorporate science experiments into your curriculum or even at home. Here are some favourites :) " KISS principle matters! " Comments 0 Simplicity is key for science lessons Ben Newsome December 18, 2022 Teaching Education Scicomm Simplicity is key for science lessons, no matter whether you're a science teacher, science communicator or otherwise.Here are key ideas for communicating science to all manner of audiences! Love Science? Subscribe! Join our newsletter Receive more lesson plans and fun science ideas. PROGRAMS COURSES SHOP SCIENCE PARTIES Calendar of Events HIGH SCHOOL Science@Home 4-Week Membership 12PM: March 2024 Feb 26, 2024 - Mar 29, 2024 12PM - 12PM Price: $50 - $900 Book Now! PRIMARY Science@Home 4-Week Membership 2PM: March 2024 Feb 26, 2024 - Mar 22, 2024 2PM - 2PM Price: $50 - $900 Book Now! Light and Colour Online Workshop, Jan 18 PM Jan 18, 2024 2PM - 3PM Price: $50 Book Now! 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Fizzics Education is working with Magnitude.io to help teachers improve the outcomes of grade 5 students in Lodi Unified school district. Commencing February 26, we will be presenting live science demonstrations specifically designed to highlight scientific thinking, variable testing and changes in states of matter...
Provocations are powerful tools in the classroom. It is also ok if the provocation creates disagreement! We look at how provocations create engaged learners.
Last week Ben Newsome was incredibly honoured to receive both the University of Technology Sydney Chancellor's Award for Excellence and the Faculty Award of Excellence: Science at the 2023 UTS Alumni Awards. Read more about these awards here.
Join the Fire-Ed Up challenge to explore the world of bushfires through STEM! Delve deep into their impacts, learn how STEM aids in mitigation, and be inspired for a future in bushfire management.
When it comes to observing nature and learning about the environment using their senses, there are several skills that students can practice. We look at some simple steps you can take to build their observational skills.
So you've got to create a scope and sequence for a science unit, but how can you make this an effective unit of work? This requires careful planning and consideration of the student's needs and abilities. Here are some steps to help you create an...
Creating a unit of work for a primary science classroom involves careful planning and preparation. With some work and input from your colleagues, you can find this to be highly rewarding both for your students and to you!
Cross-curricular teaching can be a great way to help students make connections between different subject areas and deepen their understanding of the topics they are studying. We look at some strategies to employ!
Easter-themed science experiments! Easter is a great time to incorporate science experiments into your curriculum or even at home. Here are some favourites :)
Simplicity is key for science lessons, no matter whether you're a science teacher, science communicator or otherwise.Here are key ideas for communicating science to all manner of audiences!
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