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Chemistry Show

Chemistry Show

Creative chemical concoctions ideal for covering a broad range of chemical changes

🔥 High-Impact Chemical Science

The Chemistry Show

A fantastic school chemistry show with flare!

Witness the wonders of chemistry through bubbling dry ice, dramatic colour-changing reactions, glow-in-the-dark pigments, and colourful flames! This show is a fast-paced exploration designed to make complex chemical concepts accessible and exciting for primary students.

From the “elephant’s toothpaste” to stringy slimes and the chemistry of fireworks, we investigate how matter behaves and transforms. We also bridge the gap between stage spectacles and real-world science, discussing everything from kitchen chemistry to the environmental impact of acid rain.

What Students Discover:

  • States of Matter: Properties of solids, liquids, and gases (including dry ice).
  • Reaction Indicators: Physical changes vs. permanent chemical reactions.
  • pH Science: Acids, bases, and indicators used to detect them.
  • Luminescence: The science of UV light and glowing chemicals.
  • Energy Transitions: Examining heat, light, and motion in reactions.

Education-First Leadership

Led by Churchill Fellow Ben Newsome, we ensure every chemistry incursion is grounded in pedagogical best practice. We provide the tools to make high-level science accessible to every student.

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4 Million+ Students Inspired since 2004


Spectacular chemical flare.
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Available In-person or Online.
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Full Risk Assessments & WWCC.

Australian National Curriculum Mapping for all our science incursions

Australian ACARA Content Outcomes:

Science F-10 Version 9.0

Year 3
  • identify sources of heat energy and examine how temperature changes when heat energy is transferred from one object to another AC9S3U03
  • investigate the observable properties of solids and liquids and how adding or removing heat energy leads to a change of state AC9S3U04
Year 4
  • examine the properties of natural and made materials including fibres, metals, glass and plastics and consider how these properties influence their use AC9S4U04
Year 3 & 4
  • examine how people use data to develop scientific explanations AC9S3H01, AC9S4H01
  • consider how people use scientific explanations to meet a need or solve a problem AC9S3H02, AC9S4H02
  • pose questions to explore observed patterns and relationships and make predictions based on observations AC9S3I01, AC9S4I01
  • compare findings with those of others, consider if investigations were fair, identify questions for further investigation and draw conclusions AC9S3I05, AC9S4I05

[Image showing exothermic chemical reaction involving vibrant colourful flames and bubbling flasks]

Year 5
  • explain observable properties of solids, liquids and gases by modelling the motion and arrangement of particles AC9S5U04
Year 6
  • compare reversible changes, including dissolving and changes of state, and irreversible changes, including cooking and rusting that produce new substances AC9S6U04
Year 5 & 6
  • investigate how scientific knowledge is used by individuals and communities to identify problems, consider responses and make decisions AC9S5H02, AC9S6H02
  • pose investigable questions to identify patterns and test relationships and make reasoned predictions AC9S5I01, AC9S6I01
  • compare methods and findings with those of others, recognise possible sources of error, pose questions for further investigation and select evidence to draw reasoned conclusions AC9S5I05, AC9S6I05

Australian National Curriculum Mapping for all our science workshops & shows

NSW K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping

NSW Science Syllabus Content

A student:

  • ST2-7MW-T investigates the suitability of natural and processed materials for a range of purposes
  • ST3-6MW-S explains the effect of heat on the properties and behaviour of materials
  • ST3-7MW-T explains how the properties of materials determines their use for a range of purposes

NSW Science and Technology K–6 Syllabus (Implementation from 2027)

For implementation advice, please visit the NESA Science site.

Stage 2

ST2-SCI-01 uses information to investigate the solar system and the effects of energy on living, physical and geological systems

  • Recognise that matter is anything that has mass, takes up space and consists of very small particles
  • Observe examples of matter that exist as a solid, which has a defined shape and volume; a liquid, which has a definite volume but not a definite shape; and a gas, which has neither a definite shape nor a definite volume

ST2-PQU-01 poses questions to create fair tests that investigate the effects of energy on living things and physical systems

Stage 3

ST3-SCI-01 uses evidence to explain how scientific knowledge can be used to develop sustainable practices

  • Recognise that in a fair test, an independent variable is changed, a dependent variable is measured, and controlled variables remain the same
  • Pose questions to determine whether substances dissolve in water by identifying variables and conducting and evaluating fair tests

ST3-PQU-01 poses questions to identify variables and conducts fair tests to gather data

NSW K-10 Science Syllabus Mapping
Print a PDF detailing NSW K-6 mapping

VIC Science Syllabus Content

VIC Curriculum F–10 Version 2.0

For implementation advice, please visit the VIC Curriculum F-10 site.

Levels 3 and 4
  • solids, liquids and gases have observable properties; adding or removing heat energy leads to a change of state between solids, liquids and gases. VC2S4U04
  • the properties of natural and made materials, including fibres, metals, glass and plastics, influence their use and re-use. VC2S4U05
  • heat energy can be generated from different sources; temperature changes may happen when heat is transferred from one object to another. VC2S4U09
  • scientific investigations to answer questions or test predictions can be planned and conducted using provided scaffolds. VC2S4I02
Levels 5 and 6
  • the observable properties of matter (solids, liquids and gases) can be explained by modelling the motion and arrangement of their particles. VC2S6U03
  • changes to substances may be reversible, in which case the substance may be recovered, or irreversible, in which case new substances are formed. VC2S6U04
  • repeatable scientific investigations can be planned and conducted, including deciding the variables to be changed, measured and controlled in fair tests. VC2S6I02

VIC F – 6 Science Syllabus Mapping
Print a PDF detailing VIC P-6 mapping

School Testimonials

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Masada College

We would definitely book this again!
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PLC Burwood

Ben was very enthusiastic! We would definitely book this again.

Science Show Demonstrations

Elephants toothpaste

A foaming chemical reaction that needs a 'helper' chemical

Dry ice rainbows

See colours form in water when an acid indicator is added

Impossible to burn paper

An old magic trick, showing that evaporation keeps materials cool

Coloured flames

Different materials burn with different colours... link to fireworks

The fire triangle

Oxygen is needed for fires... let's prove it with a fireball!

Stringy slime

A polymerisation reaction

Glow chemistry

Glowing salts and glowing shadows! Fluorescence in action.

Precipitate chemistry

Clear solutions mixed together can produce surprising results

Super absorber

Check out this super absorbent polymer used in magic tricks

Dry ice chemistry

Is sublimation physical or a chemical reaction?

someone poring dry ice fog out of beaker

Science show content

What Students Experience: A Spectacular Chemical Journey

This high-energy performance takes students on a journey through the building blocks of our world. By combining stage flare with rigorous science, we demonstrate that chemistry isn’t just in a lab—it’s everywhere.

1. Foundations of Change

We define the critical difference between physical changes and permanent chemical reactions. Students discover how chemical properties are utilised across dozens of different industrial and home applications.

2. Visual Indicators

We explore pH science using vibrant colour-changing indicators to measure acidity and alkalinity. This is followed by a dramatic look at gas release through our signature “elephant’s toothpaste” demonstration.

3. Advanced States

The show pushes further into material science, covering polymer chains through slime making, chemiluminescence (glowing chemicals), and the formation of solids from liquids (precipitates).

EST. 2004

Our Commitment to Quality Science Education

A Trusted School Partner for 20 Years.
Fizzics Education delivers high-impact stage shows that are safe, syllabus-aligned, and designed to inspire the next generation of scientists.

Stage Safety
Rigorous protocols for all chemical demonstrations in a school environment.
Everyday Relevance
Bridging the gap between spectacular effects and daily life applications.
Expert Communicators
Delivered by science specialists skilled in large-group primary school engagement.

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Requirements

📊 Show Logistics

Session Requirements

 👥 Capacity & Timing

 👨‍🎓 Attendance: Max 60 students per show.

 🏫 Target: Designed for Years 3 to 6.

 ⏰ Duration: 60 mins (+60 min set/pack).

 🔄 Restock: 15 mins required between sessions.

📍 Space & Safety Needs

🏗️ Setup: 3 tables and 1 electrical power socket.

🪑 Seating: Chairs are not required for students.

⚠️ Smoke Alarms: The ability to isolate smoke alarms is required for specific experiments. We can remove these experiments if needed

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Scale Up Your Event

Looking for a larger audience? Pair this with our stage favorites for up to 240 students:

Go Further!

Complete Units of Work to Support Your Teaching

Extend the learning beyond the show with high-quality videos, printable experiments, and full marking rubrics.

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Cost

💰 Show Investment

The Chemistry Show

$750 inc. GST
Per Performance
✨ Only $12.50 per student

*Based on maximum capacity of 60 students.

Early Bird: Book and pay within 7 days to receive 10% off your booking.

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Workshop Pair: Looking for hands-on investigation? Ask about our Chemical Capers Workshop.

🌍 Global Access: Available as a LIVE, interactive online class worldwide.

📚 Units of Work: Go further with the Acids & Bases Unit of Work.

📍 Regional Schools: Check availability for our country science tours.

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Extension Ideas!

Scientist Q & A

Often students attend our science workshops and shows with questions that stem beyond the covered topic area. Ask a scientist aims to give students a chance to get their questions answered! Run as a 30-minute session at a cost of $70 inc. GST.

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