Ben Newsome CF – Founder & Director CEO | Founder | Ben Newsome CF – 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 practices. 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. During the global pandemic, he co-founded the AVA Challenge, a student STEM challenge for students across Australia to solve challenges for the Australian space industry, reaching schools across 8 countries. 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 – Founder & Director " Find patterns in nature " Comments 0 National Science Week 2025 for preschoolers Ben Newsome June 18, 2025 National Science Week Preschool This year's National Science Week theme is all about finding patterns in nature. Your children at your centre can think of it like nature having its own secret language, and we're going to learn to read it! " Deconding the Universe " Comments 0 20 Free National Science Week 2025 teaching ideas Ben Newsome June 15, 2025 20 free teaching ideas for 2025's National Science Week theme is Decoding the Universe – Exploring the unknown with nature’s hidden language. " Get hands-on! " Comments 0 Best practices in biology teaching Ben Newsome April 29, 2025 Biology Environment secondary education We look at best practices in biology teaching; what works and what can implemented effectively in your classroom. Kids love learning about their world, and when you combine this with strong pedagogical practices for biology teaching, you've got a strong recipe for student engagement and... " Entertainment families love! " Comments 0 Why science shows & workshops work at an Agricultural Show Ben Newsome March 24, 2025 Agriculture Events Agricultural shows offer diverse attractions—from main arena events and woodchopping to cake competitions, rides, and food stalls. But could science entertainment fit into the mix? Absolutely! Science shows and workshops, including crowd-pleasing liquid nitrogen demonstrations and interactive science toys, engage families across NSW, VIC, ACT,... " Enhancing English Outcomes with Science " Comments 0 From Lab Coats to Literature: Using Science to Boost English Skills Ben Newsome March 15, 2025 English Education literacy No matter your school system, the English curriculum is a critical component of learning for students from all grade levels. From comprehension through to sentence structure, students need a firm grasp of the English language to open up possibilities for their lives. The challenge is,... " Investing in the Future Workforce " Comments 0 STEM Career Pathways – The Long-Term Value of STEM Outreach Ben Newsome February 17, 2025 STEM careers STEM outreach connects students with real-world career pathways, building future talent pipelines for industries. From hands-on challenges to virtual programs, it fosters skills, awareness, and innovation. But why do organisations invest in it, and which models deliver the best long-term impact for businesses, students, and... " A true honour " Comments 0 UTS Occasional Address – Faculty of Science & Faculty of Design, Architecture, and Building Ben Newsome November 12, 2024 This month was a special day for me as I was invited to my alma mater University of Technology Sydney to give the occasional address to graduates from the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building. It was an honour to... " Teach about AI using Jam Sandwiches " Comments 0 Teach about AI using Jam Sandwiches Ben Newsome October 13, 2024 Robotics Teaching Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence (AI) is confusing. Especially when you consider the pace at which AI is moving and the wide variety of versions out there. So with this in mind, let's help students understand the basics of algorithms and feedback loops inherent in AI by adapting... " 10 consecutive Pinnacle Awards! " Comments 0 CILC Hall of Fame – Fizzics Education Ben Newsome August 19, 2024 Awards Education Remote Education online Fizzics Education has been inducted into the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration Hall of Fame! This honour is given to the Content Providers who have received the Pinnacle Award for 10 consecutive years to acknowledge their accomplishments in creating live virtual field trip experiences! " English & Math through Science " Comments 0 How Science Drives Literacy and Numeracy Ben Newsome May 1, 2024 Education Teaching literacy numeracy Many learners love science but what if we use science experiments as a hook for English and Mathematics lessons? Beyond its inherent fascination, science can also serve as a springboard to enhance literacy and numeracy skills, critical areas of leaning for life. 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This year's National Science Week theme is all about finding patterns in nature. Your children at your centre can think of it like nature having its own secret language, and we're going to learn to read it!
20 free teaching ideas for 2025's National Science Week theme is Decoding the Universe – Exploring the unknown with nature’s hidden language.
We look at best practices in biology teaching; what works and what can implemented effectively in your classroom. Kids love learning about their world, and when you combine this with strong pedagogical practices for biology teaching, you've got a strong recipe for student engagement and...
Agricultural shows offer diverse attractions—from main arena events and woodchopping to cake competitions, rides, and food stalls. But could science entertainment fit into the mix? Absolutely! Science shows and workshops, including crowd-pleasing liquid nitrogen demonstrations and interactive science toys, engage families across NSW, VIC, ACT,...
No matter your school system, the English curriculum is a critical component of learning for students from all grade levels. From comprehension through to sentence structure, students need a firm grasp of the English language to open up possibilities for their lives. The challenge is,...
STEM outreach connects students with real-world career pathways, building future talent pipelines for industries. From hands-on challenges to virtual programs, it fosters skills, awareness, and innovation. But why do organisations invest in it, and which models deliver the best long-term impact for businesses, students, and...
This month was a special day for me as I was invited to my alma mater University of Technology Sydney to give the occasional address to graduates from the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building. It was an honour to...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is confusing. Especially when you consider the pace at which AI is moving and the wide variety of versions out there. So with this in mind, let's help students understand the basics of algorithms and feedback loops inherent in AI by adapting...
Fizzics Education has been inducted into the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration Hall of Fame! This honour is given to the Content Providers who have received the Pinnacle Award for 10 consecutive years to acknowledge their accomplishments in creating live virtual field trip experiences!
Many learners love science but what if we use science experiments as a hook for English and Mathematics lessons? Beyond its inherent fascination, science can also serve as a springboard to enhance literacy and numeracy skills, critical areas of leaning for life.
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