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. Enquire Now Disastrous science! A hands-on science workshop where students investigate all manner of natural disasters and the science behind them. Your students will learn about earthquakes & volcanoes tsunamis & firestorms, pandemics, meteorites and more! A school science incursion designed to captivate the imagination of students. Also available as a LIVE video conference to any school around the globe! Trustpilot 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!) Quick Links Past projects Requirements Cost per Science Show Free Science Resources Back to Primary Science Visits 150 Free Experiments Fizzics in the Media Australian Curriculum Mapping for all science workshops & shows Australian ACARA Content Outcomes: 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). Observable changes occur in the sky and landscape (ACSSU019). NSW SCIENCE SYLLABUS CONTENT for all our incursions NSW K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping for all our incursions NSW Science Syllabus Content A student: ST1-10ES-S recognises observable changes occurring in the sky and on the land and identifies Earth’s resources ST2-10ES-S investigates regular changes caused by interactions between the Earth and the Sun, and changes to the Earth’s surface 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 ST2-SCI-01 uses information to investigate the solar system and the effects of energy on living, physical and geological systems ST2-PQU-01 poses questions to create fair tests that investigate the effects of energy on living things and physical systems ST3-SCI-01 uses evidence to explain how scientific knowledge can be used to develop sustainable practices ST3-PQU-01 poses questions to identify variables and conducts fair tests to gather data NSW K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping for all our incursions Print a PDF which details K to 6 mapping of all our NSW science visits Victorian F – 10 Science Curriculum Earth’s resources are used in a variety of ways (VCSSU047) 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) Print a PDF which details P to 6 mapping of all our VIC science visits School Testimonials View All Sylvania Heights Public School Feedback on: Natural Disasters There has been very positive feedback from the natural disaster incursion presented by Ben on Monday! Thank you for your time and efforts. St Michael's Meadowbank Feedback on: Natural Disasters We would definitely book this again! Science Show Activities Firetornado! A demonstration of vortices found in fire storms. Bernoullibags Fast moving air pulls in more air ... causing damage in the process. Cloud in achamber Learn how low pressure systems cause clouds and downpours. Upsidewater cup Air pressure is stronger than you think! Pandemicspread Just how do pandemics spread? Sadly all to easily... Tsunamiterror Deformations of the sea floor move oceans. Tornadoin a bottle Model the movement of air in a tornado. Shakyseismograph Investigate a seismograph in your classroom. Asteroidimpact Potential world changers are in our solar system. How bad is it? TectonicJigsaw Investigate how plate tectonics form our world. Designing fordisaster Learn how building design can limit damage. Especially in grain silos! Lavaviscosity The type of rock involved in eruptions affect how big the eruption is. Volcano How do they erupt and are they different? Feedback about this school science incursion on natural disasters Trustpilot Requirements Appropriate for Years 1 to 6 Maximum of 30 students per session Ten tables arranged in U-shape plus 2 electrical power sockets Chairs are not required Fire alarms off where possible Duration 60 or 90 minutes, set up time 30 minutes and pack up time 30 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! Hours of High-Quality videos, printable experiments, quizzes, vocabulary lists, Scope & sequences, cross-curricular teaching ideas, marking rubrics & more Save time & engage students in STEM Find out more! Did you know about our larger stage shows? Designed to engage groups of up to 240 students, pair this workshop with one of these school favourites! Big Science Big Fun tick tick BOOM! Destination Moon Food Science Show Deep Blue Oceans Cost $550 inc. GST for a 60-minute workshop or $600 inc. GST for a 90-minute workshop. Available as an online class anywhere in the world. Find out more here Find out about offers & discounts here! 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. Print a PDF for mapping of all our K to 6 science visits Trustpilot Find out more here Enquire Now 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. Click below to know more! Science Full Day STEM accelerator – Primary Teachers Teacher Professional Learning – One hour STEM Ideation Coding Full Day TPL – Primary Teachers Online courses Read More 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. Click below to know more! Science Full Day STEM accelerator – Primary Teachers Teacher Professional Learning – One hour STEM Ideation Coding Full Day TPL – Primary Teachers Online courses Read More 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. Read More 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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Australian ACARA Content Outcomes: 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). Observable changes occur in the sky and landscape (ACSSU019).
NSW K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping for all our incursions NSW Science Syllabus Content A student: ST1-10ES-S recognises observable changes occurring in the sky and on the land and identifies Earth’s resources ST2-10ES-S investigates regular changes caused by interactions between the Earth and the Sun, and changes to the Earth’s surface 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 ST2-SCI-01 uses information to investigate the solar system and the effects of energy on living, physical and geological systems ST2-PQU-01 poses questions to create fair tests that investigate the effects of energy on living things and physical systems ST3-SCI-01 uses evidence to explain how scientific knowledge can be used to develop sustainable practices ST3-PQU-01 poses questions to identify variables and conducts fair tests to gather data NSW K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping for all our incursions Print a PDF which details K to 6 mapping of all our NSW science visits Victorian F – 10 Science Curriculum Earth’s resources are used in a variety of ways (VCSSU047) 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) Print a PDF which details P to 6 mapping of all our VIC science visits
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. Click below to know more! Science Full Day STEM accelerator – Primary Teachers Teacher Professional Learning – One hour STEM Ideation Coding Full Day TPL – Primary Teachers Online courses Read More
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. Click below to know more! Science Full Day STEM accelerator – Primary Teachers Teacher Professional Learning – One hour STEM Ideation Coding Full Day TPL – Primary Teachers Online courses Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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