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Rube Goldberg would love this!
This school science visit is all about design thinking to apply energy changes, momentum, gravity and friction to time-based challenge. Students will learn teamwork, fine motor and planning skills whilst discovering applications of simple machines such as levers, pulleys, wheel and axles and more.
- Perfect for applying STEM concepts in a fun environment.
- The challenge provides an opportunity for fair testing ideas.
- It is all about applying your imagination to re-purpose objects to complete a task.
- Opens up discussions on potential vs. kinetic energy and the essential elements of engineering.
In addition, time will be spent ensuring that students understand how contact and non-contact forces affect an object’s motion. Newton would be happy here with this STEM content!
Australian ACARA Content Outcomes:
Science
Change to an object’s motion is caused by unbalanced forces acting on the object (ACSSU117)
The motion of objects can be described and predicted using the laws of physics (ACSSU229)
The action of forces that act at a distance may be observed and related to everyday situations. (PW2)
Australian National Curriculum Mapping for all our science workshops & shows
NSW K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping for all our incursions
NSW K to 10 Science Syllabus Content
A student
describes the action of unbalanced forces in everyday situations (SC4-10PW)
discusses how scientific understanding and technological developments have contributed to finding solutions to problems involving energy transfers and transformations (SC4-11PW)
applies models, theories and laws to explain situations involving energy, force and motion (SC5-10PW)
explains how scientific understanding about energy conservation, transfers and transformations is applied in systems (SC5-11PW)
NSW Science 7–10 Syllabus
(Implementation from 2026)
For explanatory points & implementation advice for each dot point, please visit the Science 7 -10 Curriculum site
A student:
- identifies questions and makes predictions to guide scientific investigations SC4-WS-02
- identifies problem-solving strategies and proposes solutions SC4-WS-07
- describes the effects of forces in everyday contexts SC4-FOR-01
- explains how energy causes geological and chemical change SC4-CHG-01
- selects and uses scientific tools and instruments for accurate observations SC5-WS-01
- selects suitable problem-solving strategies and evaluates proposed solutions to identified problems SC5-WS-07
- communicates scientific arguments with evidence, using scientific language and terminology in a range of communication forms SC5-WS-08
- evaluates current and alternative energy use based on ethical and sustainability considerations SC5-EGY-01
- explains the motion of objects using Newton’s laws of motion SC5-WAM-02
NSW K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping for all our incursions
Feedback on this workshop
Appropriate for Years 7 to 10 with a maximum of 30 students per class
10 tables arranged around the room with access to clear wall space
Chairs are not required
Duration 60 or 90 minutes, set up time 30 minutes and pack up time 30 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
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
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Destination Moon
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