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 2 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 receiver of 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 " Bring it on early! " Comments 0 The Importance of STEM in Early Education Ben Newsome April 3, 2022 Ours truly is the technological age, and teaching children STEM subjects from an early age is an ideal way to ensure that these little ones are prepared to excel in the age of technology. We look at how to start them early! " Create pathways " Comments 0 How to Prepare Students for a STEM Career Ben Newsome March 17, 2022 STEM Teaching careers As a teacher, you’re in a great position to help engage students in STEM and set them up for career success! We look at practical ideas to get you started. " Part of their furture " Comments 0 Introducing Kids to Coding in a Fun, Approachable Way Ben Newsome February 3, 2022 Coding Teaching Edutech computational thinking As we continue to move more and more towards a high-tech, digital future, coding will only continue to become an essential and valuable skill. This means finding new and fun ways to get younger kids interested, and learning these skills is vital. Many children already... " 7000 students in the pilot! " Comments 0 Australian Virtual Astronaut (AVA) challenge goes global Ben Newsome November 29, 2021 Education Events Space Science STEM With Australian schools in lockdown during the 2021 winter, students in NSW spent the majority of the season completing their schooling via home learning. With these issues on their mind, a group of STEM education experts and design thinking leaders put their heads together and... " Grab their attention! " Comments 0 7 unique student engagement strategies for STEM classes Ben Newsome November 22, 2021 STEM Teaching Engineering Want to drive high engagement in STEM learning. We look at effective strategies that help each of your students to indulge in active STEM learning. " Keep them healthy! " Comments 2 8 Steps to Teaching Kids About Nutrition Ben Newsome November 21, 2021 Biology Teaching Parenting When you teach kids about nutrition you really set them up well for a healthy life! We go through 8 simple steps that you can take! " Ignite their imagination! " Comments 0 5 Inspiring STEM Books for Girls Ben Newsome November 20, 2021 Books Education STEM Check out these five inspiring STEM books for girls. From Hidden Figures to The Shadow Cipher, these books ignite their imagination. " Teach them early! " Comments 1 Inspiring Children to Be Advocates for Sustainability Ben Newsome November 19, 2021 Environment Teaching Sustainability Instilling environmentally and socially-friendly behaviour patterns in children now can make a big difference in the outcome of the future! " Make things happen! " Comments 0 Creative Ways to Ignite Excitement Around Engineering Ben Newsome October 26, 2021 STEM Teaching careers Engineering How can parents and teachers get the ball rolling in the formative years? Kids learn best when they genuinely enjoy what they’re doing, after all. Lucky for you, there are tons of ways to make engineering fun, through hands-on projects, interesting trivia, and more! " Get them active! " Comments 0 How to Keep Kids Busy Without Screen Time Ben Newsome October 17, 2021 Kids Outdoors Parenting Keeping kids busy without screen time needn't be a chore! We look at some simple steps you can take to get kids off the couch and out and about. Love Science? Subscribe! Join our newsletter Receive more lesson plans and fun science ideas. PROGRAMS COURSES SHOP CREATIVE KIDS KITS Calendar of Events
Ours truly is the technological age, and teaching children STEM subjects from an early age is an ideal way to ensure that these little ones are prepared to excel in the age of technology. We look at how to start them early!
As a teacher, you’re in a great position to help engage students in STEM and set them up for career success! We look at practical ideas to get you started.
As we continue to move more and more towards a high-tech, digital future, coding will only continue to become an essential and valuable skill. This means finding new and fun ways to get younger kids interested, and learning these skills is vital. Many children already...
With Australian schools in lockdown during the 2021 winter, students in NSW spent the majority of the season completing their schooling via home learning. With these issues on their mind, a group of STEM education experts and design thinking leaders put their heads together and...
Want to drive high engagement in STEM learning. We look at effective strategies that help each of your students to indulge in active STEM learning.
When you teach kids about nutrition you really set them up well for a healthy life! We go through 8 simple steps that you can take!
Check out these five inspiring STEM books for girls. From Hidden Figures to The Shadow Cipher, these books ignite their imagination.
Instilling environmentally and socially-friendly behaviour patterns in children now can make a big difference in the outcome of the future!
How can parents and teachers get the ball rolling in the formative years? Kids learn best when they genuinely enjoy what they’re doing, after all. Lucky for you, there are tons of ways to make engineering fun, through hands-on projects, interesting trivia, and more!
Keeping kids busy without screen time needn't be a chore! We look at some simple steps you can take to get kids off the couch and out and about.
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