Hot & Cold Workshop Explore the science of heat conduction in this hands-on school science visit Enquire Now Station-based science activities on heat transfers Your classroom heats up as we explore how heat is propagated through a variety of materials, plus how we harness heat for our own use: Investigate heat conductivity in a variety of materials, including a space shuttle tile! Learn how heat can be created from other energy sources Discover how temperature differences can make engines work Learn how convection drives ocean currents and atmospheric processes Look at chemical reactions; some release heat and others absorb heat….and more! From the Sun to future technologies, this workshop will keep your students warmed up to science! Full risk assessments available on request. 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: Heat can be produced in many ways and can move from one object to another (ACSSU049). Objects are made of materials that have observable properties (ACSSU003). 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: ST1-8PW-S describes common forms of energy and explores some characteristics of sound energy ST2-6MW-S describes how adding or removing heat causes a change of state 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 ST3-6MW-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 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 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-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 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) A change of state between solid and liquid can be caused by adding or removing heat (VCSSU059) Natural and processed materials have a range of physical properties; these properties can influence their use (VCSSU060) Heat can be produced in many ways and can move from one object to another; a change in the temperature of an object is related to the gain or loss of heat by the object (VCSSU063) Solids, liquids and gases behave in different ways and have observable properties that help to classify them (VCSSU076) Changes to materials can be reversible, including melting, freezing, evaporating, or irreversible, including burning and rusting (VCSSU077) Print a PDF which details P to 6 mapping of all our VIC science visits School Testimonials View All MET Kellyville Feedback on: Geology Rocks Hot & Cold Just wanted to say a big thank you to Nina for coming out to M.E.T. Kellyville today to lead us through the Geology Rocks and Hot and Cold programmes. It was very professionally run and Nina was very patient with the many requests of the students. A huge thank you once again, we look forward to running more workshops in the future. Castle Cove Public School Feedback on: Hot & Cold workshop I wanted to tell you how extremely well the Stage 1 incursions went with Nina yesterday and today. She was a fantastic presenter - and impressive in how well she quickly adapted to different class dynamics and levels of understanding within the same year level. Science Show Activities Ball Smasher Striking materials can create a fair bit of heat! Colour change mug Engaging demonstration on thermochromic materials. Cool Conductivity How does metal respond to changes in temperature? Convection connection Learn about how heat transfers drive global weather patterns. Drinking bird Classic demonstration of liquid expansion from heat. How does it work? Get in the mood Rings that change colour with heat. Retro science fun. Hand boiler Boil this liquid with the heat of your hand. Wow! Heat turbine Find out about geothermal heat with this great device. Ice, ice baby! Counter-intuitive melting of ice - which material will melt the ice first? LCD mats Use the heat of your hand to change the liquid crystal materials. Nitinol See how nitinol responds to heat and how it is used for robotics. Radiometer Convert heat energy into kinetic energy with this fun engine. Space Shuttle Burn How can space shuttle tiles survive heat of atmospheric re-entry? Stirling engine An engine that runs from the heat of your hand? How does that work? Tea bag rocket How does that relate to convection; how do you even make it? Feedback about this school science workshop on heat This week Stage 2 are learning about Hot and Cold from @FizzicsEd. Such enthusiastic scientists! pic.twitter.com/ZLs0qC7khh — Waitara PS (@WaitaraPublic) May 7, 2019 In this time of remote learning it was great to still be able to give our students an incursion into their homes via @zoom_us Thank you @FizzicsEd for making the science of heat entertaining, practical and accessible to people all over the world! pic.twitter.com/CtU52kmEaB — Ivan Lloyd (@mrlloyd_au) April 8, 2020 Trustpilot Requirements Appropriate for Years 1 to 6 with a maximum of 30 students per class 10 Tables arranged around a room Chairs are not required Access to 3 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! 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. Read More Fizzics Education Awards Related Shows Lego Robotics Years 3 to 6 Maximum 30 students Workshop (NSW, VIC & ACT) 90 minutes, 3 hours or full day Mathematics Science Inquiry New South Wales Victoria Australian Capital Territory Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Digital Technologies Human Endeavor Read More Enquire Now Flight or Weather Years 3 to 6 Maximum 30 students School science show (NSW & VIC) 60 minutes Online Class Available Earth and Space Human Endeavor Physical Science Science Inquiry New South Wales Victoria Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Read More Enquire Now Regional School Science Visits School science visits for regional schools! No buses, low fuss and proven to engage students across all grades. Find out when we'll be in your area! New South Wales Victoria Australian Capital Territory Kindergarten Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Read More Enquire Now
Australian ACARA Content Outcomes: Heat can be produced in many ways and can move from one object to another (ACSSU049). Objects are made of materials that have observable properties (ACSSU003). 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: ST1-8PW-S describes common forms of energy and explores some characteristics of sound energy ST2-6MW-S describes how adding or removing heat causes a change of state 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 ST3-6MW-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 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 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-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 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) A change of state between solid and liquid can be caused by adding or removing heat (VCSSU059) Natural and processed materials have a range of physical properties; these properties can influence their use (VCSSU060) Heat can be produced in many ways and can move from one object to another; a change in the temperature of an object is related to the gain or loss of heat by the object (VCSSU063) Solids, liquids and gases behave in different ways and have observable properties that help to classify them (VCSSU076) Changes to materials can be reversible, including melting, freezing, evaporating, or irreversible, including burning and rusting (VCSSU077) Print a PDF which details P to 6 mapping of all our VIC science visits
This week Stage 2 are learning about Hot and Cold from @FizzicsEd. Such enthusiastic scientists! pic.twitter.com/ZLs0qC7khh — Waitara PS (@WaitaraPublic) May 7, 2019 In this time of remote learning it was great to still be able to give our students an incursion into their homes via @zoom_us Thank you @FizzicsEd for making the science of heat entertaining, practical and accessible to people all over the world! pic.twitter.com/CtU52kmEaB — Ivan Lloyd (@mrlloyd_au) April 8, 2020 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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