Natural hazards & disasters
Explore the conditions that cause disasters on Earth. From volcanoes to earthquakes to pandemics to meteorites, this workshop covers major issues in our world.
Hands-on Holiday Science WorkshopA hands-on holiday science workshop where kids get to investigate all manner of natural disasters. Your attending children will learn about earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, fire storms, landslides, meteorites and more in this engaging workshop that is sure to get the kids into science! Our presenter will spend time describing and demonstrating how the various natural disasters are created on Earth and then your children will be able to get their hands busy interacting with the equipment. Lots of fun!
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Online Class Version
We’ve run live interactive distance programs since 2010 and are highly experienced in making online classes engaging for kids on a variety of web conferencing platforms.
- Activities may vary from those listed for the face-to-face version and will be tailored to age groups attending online.
- 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. Please see our Online Science Classes & Conditions
- Simply connect your device to a data projector or TV for kids onsite to see the program. We can also cater for kids joining from their home too!
- We usually connect to kids in their 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 child should test their Zoom connection here.
- Once the date & time is arranged we will send you simple connection instructions (one click & you’re in!)
Are you a Vacation Care Centre?
Every holiday period, Fizzics Education present holiday programs workshops for local council libraries, vacation care centres, OOSHC and at our own venues. These workshops are designed to cater for a wide range of ages, even the adults join in! Book early to avoid disappointment. A school holiday program treat!
To check out our vacation care center science programs...
Workshop experiment stations
Fire tornado!
A demonstration of vortices found in fire storms.
Bernoulli bags
Fast moving air pulls in more air ... causing damage in the process.
Cloud in a chamber
Learn how low pressure systems cause clouds and downpours.
Upside water cup
Air pressure is stronger than you think!
Pandemic spread
Just how do pandemics spread? Sadly all to easily...
Tsunami terror
Deformations of the sea floor move oceans.
Looking at landslides
What conditions cause these local catastrophes?
Tornado in a bottle
Model the movement of air in a tornado.
Shaky seismograph
Investigate a seismograph in your classroom.
Asteroid impact
Potential world changers are in our solar system. How bad is it?
Tectonic Jigsaw
Investigate how plate tectonics form our world.
Designing for disaster
Learn how building design can limit damage. Especially in grain silos!
Lava viscosity
The type of rock involved in eruptions affect how big the eruption is.
Volcano
How do they erupt and are they different?
Requirements
Note: For us to provide the best possible learning experience, the materials used during the presentation may be varied to suit the conditions and the audience. Please chat with our presenter if there is a particular focus that you’d like us to cover. |
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Cost
Call 1300 856 828, or use this form to enquire or make a booking for your site. |
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I just wanted to pass on how much the staff and students really enjoyed it and how perfect it was to launch our science week activities. The students were enthralled, educated and entertained – a perfect trifecta!
-Caulfield Grammar School – Big Science Big FunThanks so much for presenting at our school on Monday. Our students enjoyed the show.
-Greenvale Primary School – Big Science Big FunFizzics Education curated a thoughtful and hands-on experience for the children, incorporating practical, skill-based learning activities and followed by a science presentation at the end of the event involving liquid nitrogen. This was delivered safely and effectively, capturing both the children and the parents for the duration of the presentation.
-Macquarie Bank – Family Fun DayFizzics Education ran a show today at our school and it was wonderful. He was a great facilitator and the show was age appropriate and well done.
-Mount Zion Early learning centre – Little Science Big FunI just wanted to pass on how much the staff and students really enjoyed it and how perfect it was to launch our science week activities. The students were enthralled, educated and entertained – a perfect trifecta!
-Caulfield Grammar School – Big Science Big FunThanks so much for presenting at our school on Monday. Our students enjoyed the show.
-Greenvale Primary School – Big Science Big FunFizzics Education curated a thoughtful and hands-on experience for the children, incorporating practical, skill-based learning activities and followed by a science presentation at the end of the event involving liquid nitrogen. This was delivered safely and effectively, capturing both the children and the parents for the duration of the presentation.
-Macquarie Bank – Family Fun DayFizzics Education ran a show today at our school and it was wonderful. He was a great facilitator and the show was age appropriate and well done.
-Mount Zion Early learning centre – Little Science Big Fun