Light & Colour Your classroom is filled with colour as the students learn about properties of light in this fun interactive science workshop Enquire Now So much science in this school visit! Investigate the visible light spectrum, including colour addition and subtraction Explore luminescent minerals and other objects using ultraviolet light Find out why sunsets are red and learn about colour and energy relationships Make coloured shadows and create hovering images Learn about translucent, transparent and opaque materials Operate zoetropes and flip books to create cartoons Learn about refraction vs. reflection and how to make a telescope Investigate optical fibre and its use in hi-speed broadband technology Find out about your colour vision; can you see all of the spectrum? Mix creative colour-changing chemical concoctions, see illusions and more! From absorption to reflection, your students will gain a strong understanding of light and its applications in everyday life. 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: Science Light and sound are produced by a range of sources and can be sensed (ACSSU020). Light from a source forms shadows and can be absorbed, reflected and refracted (ACSSU080).​ Australian National Curriculum Mapping for all our science workshops & shows NSW SCIENCE SYLLABUS CONTENT for all our incursions NSW Science & Technology Syllabus Content A student: ST1-8PW-S describes common forms of energy and explores some characteristics of sound energy ST1-9PW-ST investigates how forces and energy are used in products ST2-8PW-ST describes the characteristics and effects of common forms of energy, such as light and heat ST3-7MW-T explains how the properties of materials determines their use for a range of purposes NSW K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping for all our incursions Victorian F – 10 Science Curriculum Light and sound are produced by a range of sources and can be sensed (VCSSU049) Participate in guided investigations, including making observations using the senses, to explore and answer questions (VCSIS051) Scientific understandings, discoveries and inventions are used to inform personal and community decisions and to solve problems that directly affect people’s lives (VCSSU073) Light from a source forms shadows and can be absorbed, reflected and refracted (VCSSU080) Print a PDF which details K to 6 mapping of all our science visits School Testimonials View All Manly Village Public School Feedback on: Light & Colour All the Year 1 teachers of Manly Village Public School want to thank you for the interesting and informative Light and Sound incursion that Ben delivered to us yesterday. The children were shown many different examples of how light and sound work such as the Newton's wheel, the slinky and the shadows on the screen. Ben was very professional and enthusiastic and gave simple explanations that the year 1 students could understand. He arrived early and was set up and ready to go at the arranged times. Many thanks for the educational show and we will be sure to recommend Fizzics Education to other teachers in our school and other colleagues. St. Luke's Grammar School Feedback on: Light & Sound Ben was great! The session was really relaxed with the kids. Science Show Activities Sunsets Just why are sunsets red anyway? Why not blue or green? Colour mixing Mix primary light colours ... why are the secondary colours different to paint? Bubble Films See light split through a bubble film. Nice... and demonstrates wave theory Float that image Create a 3D floating image hovering in mid-air Magic specs See rainbows all around with these diffraction glasses Glowing rocks Some minerals fluoresce under UV light... can you identify which ones? Hidden beaker Canola oil and this beaker have almost the same refractive index... lets hide it Talking telescopes Make a telescope in class Hide me Transparent materials are quite difference to translucent ones. Cartoon capers Make a number of cartoons work with these zoetropes and flip charts Optical illusions Light can be quite tricky, can you spot how they might work? Mirror boxes Hidden compartments can create 'magical' illusions. How do they work? Optical fibre Pretty.... and it can be used to transport massive amounts of information Perfect plasma A plasma ball can demonstrate light energies... and the students love it Colourful chemistry Some chemicals react to heat and change in colour... check them out! Colour vision Our Director is colour blind... are your students? Flys eye scopes What is the difference between human and insect eyes? Shiny disco ball Mirrors and light... what more can we say? Send images around the room! Mega lens Use this lenticular lens and magnify things, including you. Lasers Investigate how lasers work and see them through a cloud... neat! Feedback on the light & colour school incursion Trustpilot Requirements The ability to darken the room is essential, choose the best room you have wherever possible 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 $495 GST Free for a 60-minute workshop or $540 GST Free for a 90-minute workshop. We can run this as a 60-minute show for up to 60 students at a cost of $660 GST Free. 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: Science Light and sound are produced by a range of sources and can be sensed (ACSSU020). Light from a source forms shadows and can be absorbed, reflected and refracted (ACSSU080).​ Australian National Curriculum Mapping for all our science workshops & shows
NSW Science & Technology Syllabus Content A student: ST1-8PW-S describes common forms of energy and explores some characteristics of sound energy ST1-9PW-ST investigates how forces and energy are used in products ST2-8PW-ST describes the characteristics and effects of common forms of energy, such as light and heat ST3-7MW-T explains how the properties of materials determines their use for a range of purposes NSW K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping for all our incursions Victorian F – 10 Science Curriculum Light and sound are produced by a range of sources and can be sensed (VCSSU049) Participate in guided investigations, including making observations using the senses, to explore and answer questions (VCSIS051) Scientific understandings, discoveries and inventions are used to inform personal and community decisions and to solve problems that directly affect people’s lives (VCSSU073) Light from a source forms shadows and can be absorbed, reflected and refracted (VCSSU080) Print a PDF which details K to 6 mapping of all our 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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