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Geology Rocks!
Discover how geologists work! Go beyond igneous, sedimentary & metamorphic rocks to learn the variety of contributions minerals make.
Hands-on geology that works
A hands-on Earth Science workshop where students investigate geological processes and landforms.
Your students will learn about erosion, plate tectonics, landforms, soil classification, earthquakes, rock types and many others!
This science workshop is run as station based exploratory session with our presenter working with the students to ensure learning outcomes are met.
Available as a high school science incursion within Australia or as a video conference to any school around the globe!
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:
Sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks contain minerals and are formed by processes that occur within Earth over a variety of timescales (ACSSU153)
The theory of plate tectonics explains global patterns of geological activity and continental movement (ACSSU180)
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
explains how advances in understanding of processes that occur within and on the Earth, influences the choices people make about resource use and management. SC4-13ES
explains how scientific knowledge about global patterns of geological activity and interactions involving global systems can be used to inform decisions related to contemporary issues. SC5-13ES
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
- describes the effects of forces in everyday contexts SC4-FOR-01
- explains how energy causes geological and chemical change SC4-CHG-01
- develops questions and hypotheses for scientific investigation SC5-WS-02
- evaluates current and alternative energy use based on ethical and sustainability considerations SC5-EGY-01
- 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
NSW K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping for all our NSW incursions
Victorian Curriculum
Sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks contain minerals and are formed by processes that occur within Earth over a variety of timescales (VCSSU102)
The theory of plate tectonics explains global patterns of geological activity and continental movement (VCSSU127)
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Science Show Demonstrations
Classify the soil - it a sandy loam or loamy clay?
Investigate Moh's scale of hardness
Learn about subduction and others that occur in land formation
Use gold pans to find precious metal.
Investigate a seismograph in your classroom!
Are they metamorphic, igneous or sedimentary?
Investigate how plate tectonics form our world
A visual representation of a topographic map.
How do they erupt and are they different?
Appropriate for Years 7 to 10
Maximum of 30 students per session
Ten tables arranged in U-shape. Chairs are not required.
Duration 60 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
tick tick BOOM!
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