Renewable Energy Critically examine the differences between the types of electrical energy generation and why it matters Enquire Now 🌱 Physical World: Sustainability & Energy Renewable Energy Solar, Wind, Hydro and the Future of Power Empower your students with a hands-on science workshop directly relevant to modern living! In this session, students investigate the science of electrical energy production, comparing renewable and non-renewable resources to understand how we power our world. Through interactive modeling and experiments, the activities cover the mechanics of solar and wind farms, the engineering legacy of the Snowy Mountains Scheme, and practical strategies to reduce energy consumption in the home. Crucially, students learn to differentiate between ozone depletion and the enhanced greenhouse effect, gaining clarity on the environmental challenges of our time. Key Inquiry Areas: Energy Transformation: How kinetic and light energy become electricity. Renewable Systems: The physics behind photovoltaics and wind turbine efficiency. Hydroelectric Power: Modeling potential energy in the Snowy Mountains Scheme. Climate Science: Understanding the “enhanced greenhouse effect” through data. Efficiency Lab: Hands-on testing of materials and methods to reduce home energy loss. Future Tech: Insight into current research and the move toward a carbon-neutral grid. Literacy & Context This workshop provides the Tier 2 and Tier 3 vocabulary students need to engage with global news and current environmental research. 🔋 Trustpilot 4 Million+ Students Inspired since 2004 Trustpilot Check Availability Learning Impact: Students develop a systems-thinking approach to energy, understanding the relationship between human technology and the natural world. ☀️ Energy literacy. ⚙️ Systems engineering. 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 4 examine the properties of natural and made materials including fibres, metals, glass and plastics and consider how these properties influence their use AC9S4U04 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 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 for all our incursions NSW Science Syllabus Content A student: describes the characteristics and effects of common forms of energy, such as light and heat ST2-8PW-ST explains how energy is transformed from one form to another ST3-8PW-ST investigates the effects of increasing or decreasing the strength of a specific contact or non-contact force ST3-9PW-ST NSW Science and Technology K–6 Syllabus (Implementation from 2027) For implementation advice, visit the NESA Science and Technology site Stage 2 ST2-SCI-01 Recognise that matter is anything that has mass, takes up space and consists of very small particles Observe and describe water changing from solid to liquid to gas and back again Recognise that heat energy can be transferred via conduction, convection and radiation Pose questions and conduct fair tests to compare how different materials absorb or reflect heat energy ST2-PQU-01 poses questions to create fair tests that investigate the effects of energy Stage 3 ST3-SCI-01 Recognise that an electrical circuit transfers electrical energy from a source to a device that transforms it into other forms Plan and construct simple electrical circuits to model the transfer and transformation of energy Explain how electrical insulators can ensure electrical safety in everyday life Explain the effects of natural events and human activities on climate 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 detailing NSW K to 6 science visits VIC Curriculum F–10 Version 2.0 For implementation advice, visit the VIC Curriculum F-10 site. Levels 3 & 4 Weather events and climate have impacts on the land, air, water and living things; human activity can affect climate. VC2S4U08 Heat energy can be generated from different sources; temperature changes may happen when heat is transferred. VC2S4U09 Forces affect the motion (speed and direction) of objects. VC2S4U10 Levels 5 & 6 Energy can be transferred and transformed in electrical circuits where components play particular roles. VC2S6U09 Explain how electrical energy can be transformed into movement, sound or light in a product or system. VC2TDE6C01 Scientific investigations can be planned and conducted identifying changed, measured and controlled variables. VC2S6I02 VIC F – 6 Science Syllabus mapping Print a PDF detailing VIC P to 6 science visits School Testimonials View All Northern Beaches Christian School Feedback on: Renewable Energy Year 5 Awesome - loved the presentation. Plenty of activities for the amount of students. Loved the practical element and being able to apply the theory. Kids thought it was cool! Savernake Public School Feedback on: Renewable Energy for Stages K to 3 Excellent introduction and explanations. The enthusiasm of the presenter (combined) with the hands on approach on a variety of displays made for a great programme. Our kids were fully engaged throughout the programme. Science Show Activities Handgenerators Create a buzz with different dynamos Hydropower Harness the kinetic energy of moving water. Lights& lux meters Which light wastes more electrical energy? Ozonedepletion Make a phosphorescent screen glow with UV light Radiometer Energy in the palm of your hand. How does it work? StoringEnergy Can you guess which car will win the race? SolarPower Convert light energy into kinetic energy. Thegreenhouse effect Do we really need it? Is it getting hot in here? Measure that motor! How much greenhouse gas is produced by cars? Windturbine Windy days can blow you away! Science workshop content What Students Experience: The Future of Energy We start by examining the fundamental differences between renewable and non-renewable energy. Students delve into the “why” behind modern materials science, investigating how carbon dioxide emissions contribute to the enhanced greenhouse effect and why reducing our carbon footprint is a global scientific priority. Generation Stations Students rotate through hands-on experiments with solar cells, wind turbines, and hydroelectricity, measuring how natural forces are converted into usable power. Physics & Climate We model the difference between kinetic and potential energy while addressing common misconceptions about the roles of carbon dioxide and ozone in our atmosphere. Smart City Planning The session concludes by analysing the redundancies needed in a modern city, discussing the pros and cons of different energy types for a stable, sustainable grid. Real Classroom Highlights K Knox Grammar School Wahroonga, NSW Our students loved exploring the future of energy! The hands-on stations with solar panels and turbines provided a fantastic practical look at sustainability and power generation. View on Facebook S SPPS Sydney Renewable Energy Visit A brilliant day of science. The students were fascinated by the hydroelectric models and learning about the greenhouse effect through experiments. Fizzics Education always delivers! View on Facebook ⬅️ Swipe to see more examples ➡️ EST. 2004 Specialised STEM Equipment A Trusted STEM Partner for 20 Years Fizzics Education brings high-tech solar monitors, wind anemometers, and hydroelectric models to your classroom, providing an authentic scientific experience. ✓ Real-World Application: Students use actual data to solve the energy challenges of a modern Australian city. Trustpilot Which Electricity Workshop is right for you? Create a Buzz Covers fundamentals and static electricity. Best for starting a new topic. Electrical Circuits Focuses on complex circuit arrangements using lights, capacitors, and batteries. Renewable Energy Focuses on power generation, sustainability, and comparing solar/wind to fossil fuels. Requirements 🌱 Workshop Logistics Session Requirements 👥 Capacity & Timing 👨🎓 Attendance: Max 30 students per session. 🏫 Target: Recommended for Years 3 to 6. ⏰ Duration: 60 minutes. 🛠️ Set/Pack: 45 mins setup + 45 mins pack down. 📍 Space & Power 🏗️ Setup: 12 tables required for experiment stations. 🔌 Electrical: Access to 3 electrical power sockets. 🪑 Seating: Chairs are not required for students. COVID Safe: We’ll tailor the program to suit both your school and current State health requirements. Contact us for tailored planning. 🛡️ $20M Public Liability ✅ WWCC Checked 📋 Full Risk Assessments 🎓 Expert Educators Go Further! Complete STEM Units to Support Your Teaching Save time and engage students in sustainability with high-quality videos, printable experiments, quizzes, and marking rubrics designed for K-6 science. Explore STEM Units Did you know about our larger stage shows? Designed to engage 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 💰 Workshop & Show Investment Renewable Energy Hands-on Workshop $580 inc. GST 60-Minute Session ✨ $19.33 per student (Based on 30 students) $660 inc. GST 90-Minute Workshop ✨ $22.00 per student (Based on 30 students) 60-Minute Stage Show ✨ $12.50 per student (Based on 60) $750 inc. GST ✓ Early Bird: Book and pay within 7 days to receive 10% off your booking. View all offers & discounts 🌍 Online: Available as a LIVE interactive workshop worldwide. 📈 Sustainability: Part of our multi-session whole school discounts. 📍 Regional: Country Science Tours available. Ready to power up your classroom? Call 1300 856 828 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. Read More Fizzics Education Awards Related Shows A Grant Option for Schools! We work with you to create a STEM program that meets your grant submission needs. >40 Shows & Workshops for K to 6 Available across NSW, VIC, ACT, QLD or beyond! Year 1 Chemical Science Year 2 Digital Technologies Year 3 Earth and Space Year 4 Health and Physical Education Year 5 Physical Science Year 6 New South Wales Whole School Victoria Teacher Professional Development Queensland South Australia Australian Capital Territory STEM Kindergarten Biological Science Read More Enquire Now Earth, Sun and Moon Years 3 to 6 Maximum 30 students Science workshop (NSW & VIC) 60 or 90 minutes Online Class Available Earth and Space Human Endeavor Science Inquiry New South Wales Victoria Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Read More Enquire Now Marble Run Mania! Years K to 4 Maximum 30 students School STEM incursion 60 minutes Human Endeavor Physical Science Science Inquiry New South Wales Kindergarten Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Read More Enquire Now
Australian National Curriculum Mapping for all our science incursions Australian ACARA Content Outcomes: Science F-10 Version 9.0 Year 4 examine the properties of natural and made materials including fibres, metals, glass and plastics and consider how these properties influence their use AC9S4U04 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 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 for all our incursions NSW Science Syllabus Content A student: describes the characteristics and effects of common forms of energy, such as light and heat ST2-8PW-ST explains how energy is transformed from one form to another ST3-8PW-ST investigates the effects of increasing or decreasing the strength of a specific contact or non-contact force ST3-9PW-ST NSW Science and Technology K–6 Syllabus (Implementation from 2027) For implementation advice, visit the NESA Science and Technology site Stage 2 ST2-SCI-01 Recognise that matter is anything that has mass, takes up space and consists of very small particles Observe and describe water changing from solid to liquid to gas and back again Recognise that heat energy can be transferred via conduction, convection and radiation Pose questions and conduct fair tests to compare how different materials absorb or reflect heat energy ST2-PQU-01 poses questions to create fair tests that investigate the effects of energy Stage 3 ST3-SCI-01 Recognise that an electrical circuit transfers electrical energy from a source to a device that transforms it into other forms Plan and construct simple electrical circuits to model the transfer and transformation of energy Explain how electrical insulators can ensure electrical safety in everyday life Explain the effects of natural events and human activities on climate 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 detailing NSW K to 6 science visits VIC Curriculum F–10 Version 2.0 For implementation advice, visit the VIC Curriculum F-10 site. Levels 3 & 4 Weather events and climate have impacts on the land, air, water and living things; human activity can affect climate. VC2S4U08 Heat energy can be generated from different sources; temperature changes may happen when heat is transferred. VC2S4U09 Forces affect the motion (speed and direction) of objects. VC2S4U10 Levels 5 & 6 Energy can be transferred and transformed in electrical circuits where components play particular roles. VC2S6U09 Explain how electrical energy can be transformed into movement, sound or light in a product or system. VC2TDE6C01 Scientific investigations can be planned and conducted identifying changed, measured and controlled variables. VC2S6I02 VIC F – 6 Science Syllabus mapping Print a PDF detailing VIC P to 6 science visits
What Students Experience: The Future of Energy We start by examining the fundamental differences between renewable and non-renewable energy. Students delve into the “why” behind modern materials science, investigating how carbon dioxide emissions contribute to the enhanced greenhouse effect and why reducing our carbon footprint is a global scientific priority. Generation Stations Students rotate through hands-on experiments with solar cells, wind turbines, and hydroelectricity, measuring how natural forces are converted into usable power. Physics & Climate We model the difference between kinetic and potential energy while addressing common misconceptions about the roles of carbon dioxide and ozone in our atmosphere. Smart City Planning The session concludes by analysing the redundancies needed in a modern city, discussing the pros and cons of different energy types for a stable, sustainable grid. Real Classroom Highlights K Knox Grammar School Wahroonga, NSW Our students loved exploring the future of energy! The hands-on stations with solar panels and turbines provided a fantastic practical look at sustainability and power generation. View on Facebook S SPPS Sydney Renewable Energy Visit A brilliant day of science. The students were fascinated by the hydroelectric models and learning about the greenhouse effect through experiments. Fizzics Education always delivers! View on Facebook ⬅️ Swipe to see more examples ➡️ EST. 2004 Specialised STEM Equipment A Trusted STEM Partner for 20 Years Fizzics Education brings high-tech solar monitors, wind anemometers, and hydroelectric models to your classroom, providing an authentic scientific experience. ✓ Real-World Application: Students use actual data to solve the energy challenges of a modern Australian city. Trustpilot Which Electricity Workshop is right for you? Create a Buzz Covers fundamentals and static electricity. Best for starting a new topic. Electrical Circuits Focuses on complex circuit arrangements using lights, capacitors, and batteries. Renewable Energy Focuses on power generation, sustainability, and comparing solar/wind to fossil fuels.
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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