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Ben Newsome CF – Founder & Director

Ben Newsome CF – Founder & Director

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Ben Newsome CF – Founder & Director

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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!

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CILC Hall of Fame – Fizzics Education

Ben Newsome

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!

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How Science Drives Literacy and Numeracy

Ben Newsome

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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Why space is a hook for students across disciplines

Ben Newsome

From technology to mythology, space has that X factor that crosses cultural boundaries and generational age gaps. It’s just simply fascinating! Also, it is a hook that encourages students from all disciplines to look beyond the subject and to see the potential careers that they...

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Helping to raise CAST test scores with Magnitude

Ben Newsome

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...

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The Power of Provocations in Teaching

Ben Newsome

Provocations are powerful tools in the classroom. It is also ok if the provocation creates disagreement! We look at how provocations create engaged learners.

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2023 UTS Chancellor’s Award for Excellence – Ben Newsome

Ben Newsome

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.

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Fire-Ed Up Challenge

Ben Newsome

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.

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Observation in nature – a skill for students

Ben Newsome

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.

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How to create an effective scope and sequence for teaching science in primary school

Ben Newsome

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...

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Steps to create a unit of work for a primary science classroom

Ben Newsome

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!

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