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Renewable Energy
Critically examine the differences between the types of electrical energy generation and why it matters
A hands-on workshop relevant to modern living.
Students investigate electrical energy production from renewable and non-renewable resources.
The activities cover a range of topics including wind farms, the Snowy Mountains Scheme, how to reduce energy consumption in the home and the difference between ozone depletion and the enhanced greenhouse effect.
Students will develop a better understanding of the different sources of energy and gain insight into current research being undertaken into energy production. This performance can also be viewed as a LIVE web conference anywhere in the world!
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
Some of Earth’s resources are renewable, but others are non-renewable (ACSSU116)
Energy appears in different forms including movement (kinetic energy), heat and potential energy, and causes change within systems (ACSSU155)
Energy conservation in a system can be explained by describing energy transfers and transformations (ACSSU190)
Advances in science and emerging sciences and technologies can significantly affect people’s lives, including generating new career opportunities (ACSHE161)
Advances in scientific understanding often rely on developments in technology and technological advances are often linked to scientific discoveries (ACSHE192)
Science understanding influences the development of practices in areas of human activity such as industry, agriculture and marine and terrestrial resource management (ACSHE136)
Australian National Curriculum Mapping for all our science workshops & shows
NSW Science Syllabus Content
A student:
discusses how scientific understanding and technological developments have contributed to finding solutions to problems involving energy transfers and transformations SC4-11PW
explains how advances in scientific understanding of processes that occur within and on the Earth, influence the choices people make about resource use and management SC4-13ES
explains how scientific understanding about energy conservation, transfers and transformations is applied in systems SC5-11PW
PW3
Scientific understanding of current electricity has resulted in technological developments designed to improve the efficiency in generation and use of electricity.
Students outline recent examples where scientific or technological developments have involved specialist teams from different branches of science, engineering and technology, e.g. low-emissions electricity generation and reduction in atmospheric pollution.
NSW K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping for all our incursions
Victorian Syllabus
- Some of Earth’s resources are renewable, but others are non-renewable (VCSSU100)
- Energy appears in different forms including movement (kinetic energy), heat, light, chemical energy and potential energy; devices can change energy from one form to another (VCSSU104)
- Electric circuits can be designed for diverse purposes using different components; the operation of circuits can be explained by the concepts of voltage and current (VCSSU130)
- Scientific knowledge and understanding of the world changes as new evidence becomes available; science knowledge can develop through collaboration and connecting ideas across the disciplines and practice of science (VCSSU089)
- Science and technology contribute to finding solutions to a range of contemporary issues; these solutions may impact on other areas of society and involve ethical considerations (VCSSU090)
Manly Council Environment Day
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Feedback on:
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Years 9 to 12 Renewable Energy programme
Northern Beaches Christian School
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Renewable Energy Year 5
Science Show Demonstrations
Create a buzz with different dynamos
Harness the kinetic energy of moving water.
Which light wastes more electrical energy?
How much greenhouse gas is produced by cars?
Make a phosphorescent screen glow with UV light
Energy in the palm of your hand. How does it work?
Can you guess which car will win the race?
Convert light energy into kinetic energy with these solar toys.
Do we really need it? Is it getting hot in here?
Windy days can blow you away!
Feedback about this school science workshop
Appropriate for Years 7 to 10 with a maximum of 30 students per class
Access to 3 electrical power sockets and 12 tables. Chairs are not required.
Duration 30 – 60 minutes, set up time 45 minutes and pack up time 45 minutes
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