Electrical Circuits Delve deep into series & parallel circuits as your students use a variety of resistors, motors & more in this hands-on electricity workshop! Enquire Now ⚡ Physical World: Energy & Electricity Electrical Circuits Hands-On Engineering for Future Electricians & Scientists How do modern electrical systems actually function? This hands-on science workshop allows students to strip back the mystery and learn how electrical circuits really work. Starting with the fundamental concepts of open vs. closed circuits, the session builds complexity through 180 separate circuit layouts that students can explore. This is a highly open-ended experience. Once students grasp the background science, they are free to investigate at their own pace—experimenting with everything from motors and electrical gates to logic and resistors. VERY SAFE: All circuits use simple button-snap components powered by standard AA batteries. Key Investigations: Series vs. Parallel: Compare how current flows through different configurations. Components: Discover the roles of resistors, diodes, and transistors. Output Devices: Play with sirens, bells, buzzers, and spinning motors. Energy Transformation: Observe electricity changing into sound, light, and motion. Problem Solving: Troubleshoot 180 possible circuit combinations. Education-First Leadership Led by Churchill Fellow Ben Newsome, we ensure every circuit incursion is grounded in pedagogical best practice and student-led inquiry. Trustpilot 4 Million+ Students Inspired since 2004 Trustpilot Check Availability Online Class Option: Interactive distance programs since 2010. Includes live demonstrations and hands-on activities with full child protection protocols. 🔋 Materials list provided on booking. 🎥 Zoom, Teams, or school software. 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 National Curriculum Mapping for all our science incursions Australian ACARA Content Outcomes: Science F-10 Version 9.0 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 Year 6 investigate the transfer and transformation of energy in electrical circuits, including the role of circuit components, insulators and conductors AC9S6U03 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 Design and Technologies F-10 Version 9.0 Years 5 & 6 explain how electrical energy can be transformed into movement, sound or light in a product or system AC9TDE6K02 Australian National Curriculum Mapping for all our science workshops & shows NSW SCIENCE SYLLABUS CONTENT for all our incursions NSW K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping NSW Science Syllabus Content A student: ST2-8PW-ST describes the characteristics and effects of common forms of energy, such as light and heat ST2-9PW-ST describes how contact and non-contact forces affect an object’s motion ST3-8PW-ST explains how energy is transformed from one form to another ST3-9PW-ST investigates the effects of increasing or decreasing the strength of a specific contact or non-contact force ST3-2DP-T plans and uses materials, tools and equipment to develop solutions for a need or opportunity NSW Science and Technology K–6 Syllabus (Implementation from 2027) For explanatory points & implementation advice, please visit the NESA Science and Technology K–6 Curriculum 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 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 an electrical circuit transfers electrical energy from a source, through a pathway, to a device that transforms electrical energy into other forms of energy Plan and construct simple electrical circuits to model the transfer and transformation of energy Pose questions, identify variables and safely conduct fair tests to identify materials that act as electrical conductors or insulators Explain how electrical insulators can ensure electrical safety in everyday life ST3-PQU-01 poses questions to identify variables and conducts fair tests to gather data NSW K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping Print NSW Mapping PDF VIC Science & Technology Content VIC Curriculum F–10 Version 2.0 For explanatory points & implementation advice, please visit the VIC Curriculum F-10 site. Science Levels 3 & 4 forces, including frictional, gravitational, electrostatic and magnetic, can be exerted by one object on another through direct contact or from a distance and affect the motion (speed and direction) of objects. VC2S4U10 scientific investigations to answer questions or test predictions can be planned and conducted using provided scaffolds, including identifying the attributes of fair tests, and considering the safe use of materials and equipment. VC2S4I02 Levels 5 & 6 materials may be electrical insulators or conductors; energy can be transferred and transformed in electrical circuits where the components of a circuit play particular roles in the function of the circuit. VC2S6U09 repeatable scientific investigations to answer questions can be planned and conducted, including, as appropriate, deciding the variables to be changed, measured and controlled in fair tests, considering potential risks, planning for the safe and ethical use of equipment and materials, and obtaining permissions for investigations conducted on Country and Place or in protected areas. VC2S6I02 Design and Technologies Levels 5 & 6 explain how electrical energy can be transformed into movement, sound or light in a product or system VC2TDE6C01 select, explain and use suitable materials, components, tools and techniques to safely make designed solutions VC2TDE6D03 negotiate design criteria that address ethical considerations, including sustainability, to evaluate design ideas, processes and solutions VC2TDE6D04 develop project plans that include consideration of resources to individually and collaboratively make designed solutions VC2TDE6D05 VIC F – 6 Science Syllabus mapping Print VIC Mapping PDF School Testimonials View All Our Lady of the Angels Feedback on: Electrical circuits 5 out of 5! Woronora River Public School Feedback on: Electrical circuits We would definitely book this again! Science workshop content What Students Experience: The Electronics Lab This workshop transforms theoretical physics into a tangible engineering challenge. Students progress from basic power flow to constructing complex, multi-component systems using professional-grade electronic kits. 1. Path of Resistance We begin by investigating open vs. closed circuits. In small groups, students undertake guided investigations into series and parallel circuits, discovering the “path of least resistance” while learning to read and draw formal circuit diagrams. 2. The Component Challenge Students move through an electrical experiment booklet to master advanced components. They learn to integrate LEDs, diodes, and switches into their builds, controlling DC motors and integrated circuits. 3. Real-World Logic The session concludes with reinforcement of circuit logic and a deep-dive discussion on electrical applications. Students connect their classroom experiments to the global infrastructure and technology they use every day. Which electricity workshop is right for me? We offer several specialised programs. Click a title below to see if another focus fits your current lesson plan better: Create a Buzz Fundamentals: Static, current, circuits & magnetism. Electrical Circuits Circuits: Focused on complex series and parallel builds. Madlab Electronics Technical: Soldering real circuits for students to keep. Renewable Energy Sustainability: Wind, solar, and environmental impacts. Real Classroom Feedback S St Matthew’s Windsor Primary Science Visit Our Year 6 students had a brilliant time building circuits! It was great to see them apply their knowledge of integrated circuits and motors in such a hands-on way. View on Facebook S St Anthony’s Primary Electronics Challenge The students were totally engaged in their electrical engineering task today. Building multi-component systems really brought their classroom learning to life! View on Facebook C Cooma Public School STEM Incursion A fantastic day of electrical discovery for our Stage 3 students. The experiment booklets and professional kits were outstanding. Thank you Fizzics team! View on Facebook ⬅️ Swipe to see more examples ➡️ EST. 2004 Our Commitment to Quality Science Education A Trusted School Partner for 20 Years At Fizzics Education, our 20-year history is built on delivering reliable, syllabus-aligned visits that engage students and meet the curriculum & practical requirements of the Australian classroom. ✓ Professional Equipment: Providing schools with access to specialised, battery-powered electronic circuit kits. ✓ Verified Impact: Highly rated by Australian teachers for effective classroom management. Trustpilot Requirements 🔋 Workshop Logistics Session Requirements 👥 Capacity & Timing 👨🎓 Attendance: Max 30 students per class. 🏫 Target: Designed for Years 3 to 6. ⏰ Duration: 60 or 90 minute versions. 🛠️ Set/Pack: 30 mins setup + 30 mins pack down. 📍 Space Requirements 🏗️ Layout: Access to 15 tables (or equivalent floor space) is required to spread out the circuit kits. 🔌 Power: Standard electrical access is not required for the battery-powered student kits. 🪑 Seating: Chairs are not required for students. Social Distancing: We will tailor the circuit stations to suit both your school and the State’s requirements. Contact us here. 🛡️ $20M Public Liability ✅ WWCC Checked 📋 Full Risk Assessments 🎓 Expert Educators Go Further! Complete Units of Work to Support Your Teaching Save time and engage students in STEM year-round with high-quality videos, printable experiments, vocabulary lists, and marking rubrics. Explore STEM Courses Extend the Experience Pair this workshop with a larger stage show for groups of up to 240 students: Big Science Big Fun tick tick BOOM! Destination Moon Food Science Show Deep Blue Oceans Cost 💰 Workshop Investment Electric Circuits Most Popular $580 inc. GST 60-Minute Workshop ✨ $19.33 per student $660 inc. GST 90-Minute Workshop ✨ $22.00 per student Early Bird: Book and pay within 7 days to receive 10% off your booking. View offers & discounts ⚡ Core Physics: Best run in combination with Create a Buzz. 🛠️ Extension: Link with Madlab Electronics to solder real circuits! 🌍 Regional: We visit country schools via Country Science Tours. 📑 Syllabus: Print a PDF mapping for all science visits. Call 1300 856 828 Click below to book your primary school incursion. Find out more about our impact 4 Million+ Students Inspired Trustpilot 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 National Curriculum Mapping for all our science incursions Australian ACARA Content Outcomes: Science F-10 Version 9.0 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 Year 6 investigate the transfer and transformation of energy in electrical circuits, including the role of circuit components, insulators and conductors AC9S6U03 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 Design and Technologies F-10 Version 9.0 Years 5 & 6 explain how electrical energy can be transformed into movement, sound or light in a product or system AC9TDE6K02 Australian National Curriculum Mapping for all our science workshops & shows
NSW K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping NSW Science Syllabus Content A student: ST2-8PW-ST describes the characteristics and effects of common forms of energy, such as light and heat ST2-9PW-ST describes how contact and non-contact forces affect an object’s motion ST3-8PW-ST explains how energy is transformed from one form to another ST3-9PW-ST investigates the effects of increasing or decreasing the strength of a specific contact or non-contact force ST3-2DP-T plans and uses materials, tools and equipment to develop solutions for a need or opportunity NSW Science and Technology K–6 Syllabus (Implementation from 2027) For explanatory points & implementation advice, please visit the NESA Science and Technology K–6 Curriculum 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 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 an electrical circuit transfers electrical energy from a source, through a pathway, to a device that transforms electrical energy into other forms of energy Plan and construct simple electrical circuits to model the transfer and transformation of energy Pose questions, identify variables and safely conduct fair tests to identify materials that act as electrical conductors or insulators Explain how electrical insulators can ensure electrical safety in everyday life ST3-PQU-01 poses questions to identify variables and conducts fair tests to gather data NSW K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping Print NSW Mapping PDF VIC Science & Technology Content VIC Curriculum F–10 Version 2.0 For explanatory points & implementation advice, please visit the VIC Curriculum F-10 site. Science Levels 3 & 4 forces, including frictional, gravitational, electrostatic and magnetic, can be exerted by one object on another through direct contact or from a distance and affect the motion (speed and direction) of objects. VC2S4U10 scientific investigations to answer questions or test predictions can be planned and conducted using provided scaffolds, including identifying the attributes of fair tests, and considering the safe use of materials and equipment. VC2S4I02 Levels 5 & 6 materials may be electrical insulators or conductors; energy can be transferred and transformed in electrical circuits where the components of a circuit play particular roles in the function of the circuit. VC2S6U09 repeatable scientific investigations to answer questions can be planned and conducted, including, as appropriate, deciding the variables to be changed, measured and controlled in fair tests, considering potential risks, planning for the safe and ethical use of equipment and materials, and obtaining permissions for investigations conducted on Country and Place or in protected areas. VC2S6I02 Design and Technologies Levels 5 & 6 explain how electrical energy can be transformed into movement, sound or light in a product or system VC2TDE6C01 select, explain and use suitable materials, components, tools and techniques to safely make designed solutions VC2TDE6D03 negotiate design criteria that address ethical considerations, including sustainability, to evaluate design ideas, processes and solutions VC2TDE6D04 develop project plans that include consideration of resources to individually and collaboratively make designed solutions VC2TDE6D05 VIC F – 6 Science Syllabus mapping Print VIC Mapping PDF
What Students Experience: The Electronics Lab This workshop transforms theoretical physics into a tangible engineering challenge. Students progress from basic power flow to constructing complex, multi-component systems using professional-grade electronic kits. 1. Path of Resistance We begin by investigating open vs. closed circuits. In small groups, students undertake guided investigations into series and parallel circuits, discovering the “path of least resistance” while learning to read and draw formal circuit diagrams. 2. The Component Challenge Students move through an electrical experiment booklet to master advanced components. They learn to integrate LEDs, diodes, and switches into their builds, controlling DC motors and integrated circuits. 3. Real-World Logic The session concludes with reinforcement of circuit logic and a deep-dive discussion on electrical applications. Students connect their classroom experiments to the global infrastructure and technology they use every day. Which electricity workshop is right for me? We offer several specialised programs. Click a title below to see if another focus fits your current lesson plan better: Create a Buzz Fundamentals: Static, current, circuits & magnetism. Electrical Circuits Circuits: Focused on complex series and parallel builds. Madlab Electronics Technical: Soldering real circuits for students to keep. Renewable Energy Sustainability: Wind, solar, and environmental impacts. Real Classroom Feedback S St Matthew’s Windsor Primary Science Visit Our Year 6 students had a brilliant time building circuits! It was great to see them apply their knowledge of integrated circuits and motors in such a hands-on way. View on Facebook S St Anthony’s Primary Electronics Challenge The students were totally engaged in their electrical engineering task today. Building multi-component systems really brought their classroom learning to life! View on Facebook C Cooma Public School STEM Incursion A fantastic day of electrical discovery for our Stage 3 students. The experiment booklets and professional kits were outstanding. Thank you Fizzics team! View on Facebook ⬅️ Swipe to see more examples ➡️ EST. 2004 Our Commitment to Quality Science Education A Trusted School Partner for 20 Years At Fizzics Education, our 20-year history is built on delivering reliable, syllabus-aligned visits that engage students and meet the curriculum & practical requirements of the Australian classroom. ✓ Professional Equipment: Providing schools with access to specialised, battery-powered electronic circuit kits. ✓ Verified Impact: Highly rated by Australian teachers for effective classroom management. Trustpilot
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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