Teacher Professional Learning – One Hour
Primary Teacher PD made fun
You don’t have to ‘squeeze science in’ – make science part of every lesson, even art and craft! This hands-on workshop is designed for teachers interested in integrating creative science experiments into the Australian science curriculum. We emphasise cost-effective experiments that have been shown to have a real impact on student’s understanding of basic scientific processes.
Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) is a major focus for Local, State & Federal governments. Schools form a major part of this renewed push and need to be able to adapt and run quality science lessons that are relevant to students.
- Suitable for all K to 6 Teachers and available Australia-wide.
- This session can also be adapted for Preschool and Childcare teachers too!
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What happens during the hour?
We work through simple experiments based on light, sound, energy, movement and more. We want you and your teachers to be comfortable with getting simple ingredients from local supermarkets and turning them into engaging and worthwhile classroom experiments. This is not a PowerPoint presentation; it’s a whole bunch of experiments that your staff actively participate in and have been classroom-tested and shown to be highly effective in increasing student understanding. All materials presented have direct syllabus links to both the ACARA and NSW K to 10 Science Syllabus.
Participation is actively encouraged and teachers will also become aware of the growing list of further lesson plan ideas through our >100 free science experiments and our active education blog series.
We find that schools find this easy to schedule this event as part of a staff meeting. This can also be run via video conference where we will ask you to bring some simple materials along to participate in the science experiments.
Oil and water in milk has a scientific encounter with soap @FizzicsEd, showing us how to share the process with prep to year 6. I’m connecting to #LanguageLearning #Science pic.twitter.com/dlI87EUH9c
— Heulwen Sweet (@Skymazef3) August 6, 2018
@FizzicsEd loving the experiments so far. #PrimarySTEMchat #STEM #experiment pic.twitter.com/YA6Sqiv6rN
— Marion Hoy (Mazz) (@Lv2teachNtravel) October 5, 2018
Requirements
- Appropriate for up to 30 teachers or more!
- 2 tables arranged around the edge of the room. If teachers are to run experiments themselves they will need their own desks.
- We will provide all necessary materials when we are visiting a school.
- This STEM PD session can also be run via video conference, however you will need to provide your own materials (these are of low cost and easily accessible however).
- Access to running water.
- Access to a whiteboard and electrical power.
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
Duration
- Duration 30 to 60 minutes, depending on your time frame.
- Set up time 45 minutes and pack up time 45 minutes.
Cost
$550 inc. GST for a 60-minute workshop.
Special rate! $495 inc. GST for a 60-minute workshop as part of another incursion booking on the same day.
We can also arrange this via video conference if time does not allow us to present this on the day of your school visit.
Related Professional Development
STEM Ideation Early Learning
STEM Full Day Accelerator – Primary
I just wanted to pass on how much the staff and students really enjoyed it and how perfect it was to launch our science week activities. The students were enthralled, educated and entertained – a perfect trifecta!
-Caulfield Grammar School – Big Science Big FunThanks so much for presenting at our school on Monday. Our students enjoyed the show.
-Greenvale Primary School – Big Science Big FunFizzics Education curated a thoughtful and hands-on experience for the children, incorporating practical, skill-based learning activities and followed by a science presentation at the end of the event involving liquid nitrogen. This was delivered safely and effectively, capturing both the children and the parents for the duration of the presentation.
-Macquarie Bank – Family Fun DayFizzics Education ran a show today at our school and it was wonderful. He was a great facilitator and the show was age appropriate and well done.
-Mount Zion Early learning centre – Little Science Big FunI just wanted to pass on how much the staff and students really enjoyed it and how perfect it was to launch our science week activities. The students were enthralled, educated and entertained – a perfect trifecta!
-Caulfield Grammar School – Big Science Big FunThanks so much for presenting at our school on Monday. Our students enjoyed the show.
-Greenvale Primary School – Big Science Big FunFizzics Education curated a thoughtful and hands-on experience for the children, incorporating practical, skill-based learning activities and followed by a science presentation at the end of the event involving liquid nitrogen. This was delivered safely and effectively, capturing both the children and the parents for the duration of the presentation.
-Macquarie Bank – Family Fun DayFizzics Education ran a show today at our school and it was wonderful. He was a great facilitator and the show was age appropriate and well done.
-Mount Zion Early learning centre – Little Science Big Fun