Digging Dinosaurs

A look at ancient organisms, their traces, relationships & extinction theories

Hands-on Palaeontology

Students will have a roaring great time as they learn about dinosaurs in this hands-on science workshop designed to look at palaeontology in a realistic way.

Check out the life-size replica of the Velociraptor dinosaur skull and come face to face with a T-Rex!
Work like a real palaeontologist; dig out and analyse the specimens found
Find out how fossils are formed and how it’s easy to find them on the beach
Feel replica dinosaur skin and compare it with that from modern animals
Go beyond dinosaurs to look at Australian megafauna
Make casts of ancient creatures to keep and more!

… no slideshows here in this science workshop!

Available as a primary school science incursion within Australia or as a video conference to any school around the globe!

Online Class Version

We’ve run live interactive distance programs since 2010 and are highly experienced in making online classes engaging for students on a variety of web conferencing platforms.

All of the same curriculum points will be covered, but the activities may vary from those listed for face-to-face incursions.
Our online classes include demonstrations, Q&A, and hands-on activities (you will receive a materials list upon booking).
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.

If you connect with us via Zoom

Full system requirements for Zoom here
Each student should test their Zoom connection here.
Once the date & time is arranged we will send you simple connection instructions (one click & you’re in!)

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Australian Curriculum Mapping

for all science workshops & shows

Australian ACARA Content Outcomes:

There are no specific outcome dot points describing dinosaurs, however the following points are also covered:

Sudden geological changes or extreme weather conditions can affect Earth’s surface (ACSSU096).

Earth’s surface changes over time as a result of natural processes and human activity (ACSSU075).

The growth and survival of living things are affected by the physical conditions of their environment (ACSSU094).

Australian National Curriculum Mapping for all our science workshops & shows

NSW SCIENCE SYLLABUS CONTENT

for all our incursions

NSW Science Syllabus Content

There are no NSW syllabus specific dotpoints that include dinosaurs however the following is covered:

A student:

ST2-4LW-S
compares features and characteristics of living and non-living things

ST3-4LW-S
examines how the environment affects the growth, survival and adaptation of living things

ST3-10ES-S
explains regular events in the solar system and geological events on the Earth’s surface

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

For explanatory points & implementation advice for each dot point, please visit the NESA Science and Technology K–6 Curriculum site

STE-SCI-01
identifies and describes characteristics of living things, properties of materials, and movement

ST1-SCI-01
measures and describes changes in living things, materials, movement, Earth and the sky

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

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

NSW K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping for all our incursions

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Victorian F – 10 Science Curriculum

Living things have a variety of external features and live in different places where their basic needs, including food, water and shelter, are met (VCSSU042)

Respond to and pose questions, and make predictions about familiar objects and events (VCSIS050)

Participate in guided investigations, including making observations using the senses, to explore and answer questions (VCSIS051)

Earth’s surface changes over time as a result of natural processes and human activity (VCSSU062)

Sudden geological changes or extreme weather conditions can affect Earth’s surface (VCSSU079)

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School Testimonials

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Camberwell Grammar School

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Digging Dinosaurs

Thanks to Ben visiting us yesterday. The boys really enjoyed the experience!

Science Show Activities

Dinosaur dig out

Organise your team to excavate your specimens

Dan the Duck Bill

Replica of a parasaurolophus skull. It's head crest made many loud sounds

Dino Eggs

What did they look like? What did the embryo's look like inside?

Sands of Time

Look at how sedimentation helps to form fossils

Scaly skin

Compare modern animal skins to the replica dinosaur skin

Casting creatures

Makes casts of ancient organism impressions

Birds are Dinos?

Check out the archaeopteryx, a possible precursor to modern birds

For the record

Geological record shows a mass extinction 65 million ago. Why did it occur?

T-rex Puzzle

Mix and match the right bones to form a replica T-Rex skeleton.

Terry Triceratops

Meet the cuddly Triceratops puppet and learn about Cretaceous herbivores

Talking Teeth

Work out which teeth belong to which extinct or modern animal

A school fossil incursion students love!

Feedback on this dinosaur school incursion

Requirements

Appropriate for K to 6 with a maximum of 30 students per class

10 Tables arranged around a room

Chairs are not required

Access to 2 electrical power sockets

Duration 60 or 90 minutes, set up time 45 minutes and pack up time 45 minutes

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.

During Social Distancing – Contact us
and we’ll tailor a program to suit both your school and the State’s social distancing requirements. Further details here

Go further – Complete Units of Work to support your teaching!

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Scope & sequences, cross-curricular teaching ideas, marking rubrics & more
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Cost

$550 inc. GST for a 60-minute workshop or $5600 inc. GST for a 90-minute workshop.

Available as an online class anywhere in the world.
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In a regional area? Find out how we can attend your school as part of a country science tour!

Call 1300 856 828, or click below to make a booking for your primary school.

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Extension Ideas!

STEM Full Day Accelerator - Primary

Create a Full Day STEM Accelerator or join us for a rapid science upskill! For schools outside of metropolitan areas please contact us to discuss how this science workshop can be run online or visit your school as part of a regional visit.
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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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School Comments View All

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 Fun

Thanks so much for presenting at our school on Monday. Our students enjoyed the show.

-Greenvale Primary School – Big Science Big Fun

Fizzics 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 Day

Fizzics 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