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Destination Moon & Beyond – Secondary Science
Discover the science required to reach the Moon and the space programs that made it all happen. From trajectories & orbits to rocketry & materials science, we’ll look at current and future space programs, operations and missions.
Students will gain an appreciation of astronomy and gain insight into our place in the Universe. Full risk assessments available on request.
Available as a high school science incursion within Australia or as a video conference to any school around the globe!
Looking for a broader school space workshop incursion that covers more than just our solar system?
Check out the Stars & Planets workshop
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 activities listed below will be covered during the conference.
- Upon booking, you will receive a PDF outlining the materials that you can have on hand to make the workshop more interactive. It’s not a problem if you can’t source all of the materials, as we’ll have these on hand for the workshop
- 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
Australian ACARA Content Outcomes:
Science
Predictable phenomena on Earth, including seasons and eclipses, are caused by the relative positions of the sun, Earth and the moon (ACSSU115)
Earth’s gravity pulls objects towards the centre of the Earth (ACSSU118)
The universe contains features including galaxies, stars and solar systems and the Big Bang theory can be used to explain the origin of the universe (ACSSU188)
Advances in science and emerging sciences and technologies can significantly affect people’s lives, including generating new career opportunities (ACSHE195)
Advances in scientific understanding often rely on developments in technology and technological advances are often linked to scientific discoveries (ACSHE192)
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 dynamic nature of models, theories and laws in developing scientific understanding of the Earth and solar system SC4-12ES
describes changing ideas about the structure of the Earth and the universe to illustrate how models, theories and laws are refined over time by the scientific community SC5-12ES
appreciates the importance of science in their lives and the role of scientific inquiry in increasing understanding of the world around them SC4-1VA & SC5-1VA.
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
- explains how observations are used by scientists to increase knowledge and understanding of the Universe SC4-OTU-01
- describes the effects of forces in everyday contexts SC4-FOR-01
- explains how data is used by scientists to model and predict scientific phenomena SC4-DA1-01
- develops questions and hypotheses for scientific investigation SC5-WS-02
- assesses the uses of materials based on their physical and chemical properties SC5-MAT-01
- explains the motion of objects using Newton’s laws of motion SC5-WAM-02
- describes a range of reaction types SC5-RXN-01
NSW K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping for all our incursions
Victorian F – 10 Science Curriculum
Predictable phenomena on Earth, including seasons and eclipses, are caused by the relative positions of the Sun, Earth and the Moon (VCSSU099)
Change to an object’s motion is caused by unbalanced forces acting on the object; Earth’s gravity pulls objects towards the centre of Earth (VCSSU103)
Scientific understanding, including models and theories, are contestable and are refined over time through a process of review by the scientific community (VCSSU114)
The Universe contains features including galaxies, stars and solar systems; the Big Bang theory can be used to explain the origin of the Universe (VCSSU129)
Science Show Demonstrations
Measure the distances between the Earth, Sun & Moon. What about sizes?
Can you launch a rocket to get it to the target?
How do spacecraft turn in space?
What would happen to an astronaut if they didn't wear a spacesuit?
Model the gravity on Earth vs. Moon. Which planet's gravity is greater?
How does working in space affect tool design and use?
Why does the Moon look different throughout the month?
Model crater formation... what do craters tell us about the Moon's formation?
How spectrometers were used on lunar experiments
Launch a rocket using a chemical propellant
Determine the types of rocks you have using a sensor
Compare scale models of the Saturn V to other rockets
Heating up & Cooling down
How do materials respond to rapid changes in heat?
What happens to space debris as it approaches celestial objects
Investigate magnetism, just like the Apollo missions & more
A model of how rocket engines work
We landed on the Moon! Lets go through the evidence...
The mathematicians behind Apollo missions
Optional extension - Join an International Space Station Experiment!
Join ExoLab, a science experiment where students from across the world compare their results with an identical growth chamber on the International Space Station (ISS).
- Join an international school community to share results & ideas along with the U.S. National Laboratory.
- Collect and analyze data to identify the optimal combination of legume, bacteria, and soil to produce nodulation in the harsh environment of the space.
- Engage in experimental design, data collection and analysis, writing and revising hypotheses, and communicating about what they’ve learned using evidence from their experiments.
- Direct curriculum outcomes for high school
- Guided by experienced educators from Fizzics Education & Magnitude.
- Available Australia-wide
The experiments are initiated on the ISS in accordance with resupply missions. This allows for multiple experiments per year, giving options on when to align the classroom experiment with the ISS experiment. Students look for relationships between the environmental conditions, including the effect of microgravity on the growth of living things in general.
Workshop version – Appropriate for Years 7 to 10 with a maximum of 30 students per class. 60 or 90 minutes
Show version – Appropriate for 7 to 10 with a maximum of 240 students per class. 60 minutes
Access to 2 electrical power sockets and 12 to 14 tables
Chairs are not required
Ability to turn off fire alarms to be able to run one of the demonstrations
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
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