Scientific Method – Full Day Learn how to work as a real scientist as we explore fair testing, variables & predictions Enquire Now Immerse your students in the real scientific process! Designed for Years 3 to 6 to investigate the scientific method in detail, this full-day science workshop introduces and expands a variety of core scientific principles: forming a hypothesis identifying variables fair testing experimental design and reporting critical thinking and problem solving These 5 elements are essential for students to engage in science literacy and form the basis of the entire K – 6 Science & Technology Syllabus. On completing this science workshop your students will be well-equipped to plan and undertake their own first-hand investigations as well as evaluate their results correctly, regardless of what unit of work they are studying! Trustpilot Looking for a shorter version? Check out the Scientific Method short course here 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 Inquiry Skills ACSIS053, ACSIS054, ACSIS055, ACSIS057, ACSIS058 , ACSIS060, ACSIS064, ACSIS065, ACSIS066,, ACSIS068, ACSIS069, ACSIS071, ACSIS086, ACSIS087, ACSIS088, ACSIS090, ACSIS091, ACSIS093, ACSIS103, ACSIS104, ACSIS105, ACSIS107, ACSIS108, ACSIS110, ACSIS215, ACSIS216, ACSIS218 , ACSIS221, ACSIS231, ACSIS232 Science as a Human Endeavour ACSHE050, ACSHE061, ACSHE081, ACSHE098 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 & Technology Syllabus Content A student: ST2-9PW-ST describes how contact and non-contact forces affect an object’s motion ST2-1WS-S questions, plans and conducts scientific investigations, collects and summarises data and communicates using scientific representations ST2-2DP-T selects and uses materials, tools and equipment to develop solutions for a need or opportunity ST3-9PW-ST investigates the effects of increasing or decreasing the strength of a specific contact or non-contact force ST3-1WS-S plans and conducts scientific investigations to answer testable questions, and collects and summarises data to communicate conclusions ST3-2DP-T plans and uses materials, tools and equipment to develop solutions for a need or opportunity 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-SCI-01 uses evidence to explain how scientific knowledge can be used to develop sustainable practices 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 NSW science visits Victorian F – 10 Science Curriculum Science knowledge helps people to understand the effects of their actions (VCSSU056) Forces can be exerted by one object on another through direct contact or from a distance (VCSSU064) With guidance, identify questions in familiar contexts that can be investigated scientifically and predict what might happen based on prior knowledge (VCSIS065) Use formal measurements in the collection and recording of observations (VCSIS068) Compare results with predictions, suggesting possible reasons for findings (VCSIS070) Reflect on an investigation, including whether a test was fair or not (VCSIS071) Scientific understandings, discoveries and inventions are used to inform personal and community decisions and to solve problems that directly affect people’s lives (VCSSU073) With guidance, pose questions to clarify practical problems or inform a scientific investigation, and predict what the findings of an investigation might be based on previous experiences or general rules (VCSIS082) Decide which variables should be changed, measured and controlled in fair tests and accurately observe, measure and record data (VCSIS084) Compare data with predictions and use as evidence in developing explanations (VCSIS086) Communicate ideas and processes using evidence to develop explanations of events and phenomena and to identify simple cause-and-effect relationships (VCSIS088) Print a PDF which details P to 6 mapping of all our VIC science visits School Testimonials View All Ascham Girls School Feedback on: Scientific Method Stage 2 Fun and interactive, the girls thoroughly enjoyed it. Professional and well informed. We enjoyed this incursion and would definitely consider using this company again. Workshop Overview Content The workshop is built around 3 modules: Introduction to the scientific method (hands-on stations based on force, energy and chemistry) The role of a report; guided activities on chemistry Engineering challenge; time to apply what you know! Fair testing of variables and clearly communicating results are emphasised throughout each module. A variety of scientific theories and laws are also presented during the day as a consequence of the activities: Newton’s laws of motion Conservation of energy Gravity Factors determining chemical reaction rates and more… Students will understand that controlling variables, fair testing and making relevant predictions underpin all science experiments and that knowing how to apply these core scientific principles will be great preparation for entering a high science laboratory. This highly rewarding day will excite students and invigorate your science curriculum! Fairly test variables Requirements Appropriate for Years 3 to 6 with a maximum of 30 students per day (9:00am until 3:00pm) Access to 3 electrical power sockets and 8 tables Chairs are not required An outside area for mess Set up time 45 minutes and pack up time 45 minutes Interactive whiteboards are handy but not essential 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 $1290 inc. GST per full-day workshop Check out the Scientific Method short course 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 Inquiry Skills ACSIS053, ACSIS054, ACSIS055, ACSIS057, ACSIS058 , ACSIS060, ACSIS064, ACSIS065, ACSIS066,, ACSIS068, ACSIS069, ACSIS071, ACSIS086, ACSIS087, ACSIS088, ACSIS090, ACSIS091, ACSIS093, ACSIS103, ACSIS104, ACSIS105, ACSIS107, ACSIS108, ACSIS110, ACSIS215, ACSIS216, ACSIS218 , ACSIS221, ACSIS231, ACSIS232 Science as a Human Endeavour ACSHE050, ACSHE061, ACSHE081, ACSHE098 Australian National Curriculum Mapping for all our science workshops & shows
NSW K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping for all our incursions NSW Science & Technology Syllabus Content A student: ST2-9PW-ST describes how contact and non-contact forces affect an object’s motion ST2-1WS-S questions, plans and conducts scientific investigations, collects and summarises data and communicates using scientific representations ST2-2DP-T selects and uses materials, tools and equipment to develop solutions for a need or opportunity ST3-9PW-ST investigates the effects of increasing or decreasing the strength of a specific contact or non-contact force ST3-1WS-S plans and conducts scientific investigations to answer testable questions, and collects and summarises data to communicate conclusions ST3-2DP-T plans and uses materials, tools and equipment to develop solutions for a need or opportunity 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-SCI-01 uses evidence to explain how scientific knowledge can be used to develop sustainable practices 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 NSW science visits Victorian F – 10 Science Curriculum Science knowledge helps people to understand the effects of their actions (VCSSU056) Forces can be exerted by one object on another through direct contact or from a distance (VCSSU064) With guidance, identify questions in familiar contexts that can be investigated scientifically and predict what might happen based on prior knowledge (VCSIS065) Use formal measurements in the collection and recording of observations (VCSIS068) Compare results with predictions, suggesting possible reasons for findings (VCSIS070) Reflect on an investigation, including whether a test was fair or not (VCSIS071) Scientific understandings, discoveries and inventions are used to inform personal and community decisions and to solve problems that directly affect people’s lives (VCSSU073) With guidance, pose questions to clarify practical problems or inform a scientific investigation, and predict what the findings of an investigation might be based on previous experiences or general rules (VCSIS082) Decide which variables should be changed, measured and controlled in fair tests and accurately observe, measure and record data (VCSIS084) Compare data with predictions and use as evidence in developing explanations (VCSIS086) Communicate ideas and processes using evidence to develop explanations of events and phenomena and to identify simple cause-and-effect relationships (VCSIS088) Print a PDF which details P to 6 mapping of all our VIC science visits
Content The workshop is built around 3 modules: Introduction to the scientific method (hands-on stations based on force, energy and chemistry) The role of a report; guided activities on chemistry Engineering challenge; time to apply what you know! Fair testing of variables and clearly communicating results are emphasised throughout each module. A variety of scientific theories and laws are also presented during the day as a consequence of the activities: Newton’s laws of motion Conservation of energy Gravity Factors determining chemical reaction rates and more… Students will understand that controlling variables, fair testing and making relevant predictions underpin all science experiments and that knowing how to apply these core scientific principles will be great preparation for entering a high science laboratory. This highly rewarding day will excite students and invigorate your science curriculum!
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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