Forces, Friction & Movement Learn how the 3 Laws of Motion apply in daily life Enquire Now Learn how objects really move! In this science workshop, we’ll look in-depth at how push and pull forces act to move objects. Students will be guided by our presenter in exploring: Push and pull forces Which variables impact friction between two surfaces and how this effects an object’s movement Rotational forces in a variety of objects. Inertia & momentum… just what does this mean? In addition, time will be spent ensuring that students understand how inertia works. Newton would be happy here with this STEM content! Available as a primary school science incursion within Australia or as a 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: The way objects move depends on a variety of factors, including their size and shape (ACSSU005). A push or a pull affects how an object moves or changes shape (ACSSU033). Forces can be exerted by one object on another through direct contact or from a distance (ACSSU076). Australian National Curriculum Mapping for all our science workshops & shows NSW SCIENCE SYLLABUS CONTENT for all our incursions NSW K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping for all our incursions NSW Science Syllabus Content A student: STe-5PW-ST observes the way objects move and relates changes in motion to push and pull forces ST1-9PW-ST investigates how forces and energy are used in products ST2-9PW-ST describes how contact and non-contact forces affect an object’s motion ST3-9PW-ST investigates the effects of increasing or decreasing the strength of a specific contact or non-contact force 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 ST1-SCI-01 measures and describes changes in living things, materials, movement, Earth and the sky ST1-PQU-01 poses questions based on observations and information to investigate cause and effect ST2-PQU-01 poses questions to create fair tests that investigate the effects of energy on living things and physical systems 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 science visits Victorian F – 10 Science Curriculum The way objects move depends on a variety of factors including their size and shape: a push or a pull affects how an object moves or changes shape (VCSSU048) 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) Forces can be exerted by one object on another through direct contact or from a distance (VCSSU064) Print a PDF which details P to 6 mapping of all our VIC science visits School Testimonials View All The Scots College Sydney Feedback on: Forces, Friction & Movement Kate was fantastic yesterday too. A great incursion for the boys! Thank you Homebush West Public School Feedback on: Forces, Friction & Movement All of the students and teachers who attended the 'Forces, Friction and Movement' workshop on Monday thoroughly enjoyed the experience, particularly the nature of the presenter and the hands-on activities you provided. One of our school focus points is that we encourage our students to be active learners and that's exactly what your program allowed our students to do! Our students were able to actively engage and participate in their own learning and they loved it! Science Show Activities Spin spin spin Once the disks spin they hold their angle due to inertia Rocket carts For every action there's an equal & opposite action Mega hoberman spin As collapsing spheres spin they speed up...why? Space station twirl Learn how gyroscopes are used on International Space Station Gyrating gyros Create balance in the gyroscopes with a bit of speed Skateboard shuffle Investigate push and pull forces Rocket launch Release pressure to make it fly! Euler's disc A lack of friction allows movement to go for a long time Magnetic levitators Levitate the magnets and watch them spin with very low friction Table cloth pull An inertia demonstration used in magic tricks Magnet mayhem Investigate the interaction of a variety of magnets Dropper poppers Store and release energy with a spring! Vortex fog rings Transfer force with air vortices Gyro rings Pull the rings up against gravity as they spin Tornado tubes Make a tornadoes in a bottle. Inertia beads Self-siphoning beads... how do they work? Balancing bottle It's all about the centre of balance! Book pull apart The more friction, the harder it is to separate the pages Nail chair Its all about spreading out the pressure! Feedback about this school workshop incursion on forces Trustpilot Requirements Appropriate for Years K to 6 with a maximum of 30 students per class Access to 1 electrical power socket and 10 tables arranged around the room Chairs are not required 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. We can also run this as a 60-minute show for 60 students at a cost of $750 inc. GST. Available as an online class anywhere in the world. Find out more here Go further with the Forces & Movement Unit of Work 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: The way objects move depends on a variety of factors, including their size and shape (ACSSU005). A push or a pull affects how an object moves or changes shape (ACSSU033). Forces can be exerted by one object on another through direct contact or from a distance (ACSSU076). Australian National Curriculum Mapping for all our science workshops & shows
NSW K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping for all our incursions NSW Science Syllabus Content A student: STe-5PW-ST observes the way objects move and relates changes in motion to push and pull forces ST1-9PW-ST investigates how forces and energy are used in products ST2-9PW-ST describes how contact and non-contact forces affect an object’s motion ST3-9PW-ST investigates the effects of increasing or decreasing the strength of a specific contact or non-contact force 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 ST1-SCI-01 measures and describes changes in living things, materials, movement, Earth and the sky ST1-PQU-01 poses questions based on observations and information to investigate cause and effect ST2-PQU-01 poses questions to create fair tests that investigate the effects of energy on living things and physical systems 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 science visits Victorian F – 10 Science Curriculum The way objects move depends on a variety of factors including their size and shape: a push or a pull affects how an object moves or changes shape (VCSSU048) 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) Forces can be exerted by one object on another through direct contact or from a distance (VCSSU064) 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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