Science of Sound Discover how sound waves really work in this school science show visit Enquire Now Hear screaming rods, visualize sound waves, observe tubes singing to heat, hear a sonic boom and more! Concepts covered What do sound waves look like? Do sound waves always travel at the same speed? How does the Doppler effect work? What is resonance? How does a sound wave change with pitch and increasing volume? Can sound travel through a vacuum? How are sound effects made? What causes a sonic boom? See sand form weird patterns to sound waves and much more! Students will gain an understanding of how sound waves operate and how this knowledge is applied in the real world. This performance can also be viewed as a LIVE web conference anywhere in the world! Trustpilot 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 Full system requirements for Zoom here Each student should test their Zoom connection here. Once the date & time is arranged we will send you simple connection instructions (one click & you’re in!) Quick Links Past projects Requirements Cost per Science Show Free Science Resources Back to Secondary Science Incursions 150 Free Experiments Fizzics in the Media Australian Curriculum Mapping for all science workshops & shows Australian ACARA Content Outcomes: Science Energy transfer through different mediums can be explained using wave and particle models (ACSSU182) Energy conservation in a system can be explained by describing energy transfers and transformations (ACSSU190) Australian National Curriculum Mapping for all our science workshops & shows NSW SCIENCE SYLLABUS CONTENT for all our incursions 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 scientific understanding about energy conservation, transfers and transformations is applied in systems SC5-11PW 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 K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping for all our incursions Science Show Demonstrations Boomwhackers Colourful tubes that create assorted sounds on impact. Chladni Plate A violin bow running across a metal plate creates very strange patterns in sand. Croaking frogs Create croaking sounds with this Asian musical device Doppler effect Demonstrations on why ambulances sound different as they pass you by. Elephant tubes Large tubes that resonate loudly whilst emulating how frogs croak. Very funny! Ghante bell A Nepalese bell that vibrates loudly when given the right touch. Insect clickers A simple device used in communications during wartime Music Box An investigation into sound traveling through different materials. Rijke tube A special metal tube vibrates loudly when heated air rushes through it. Great! Screaming rod Rubbing this rod makes a very high pitch! A classic demonstration on octaves. Slinky shake A visual depiction on how soundwaves propagate through the air. Sonic Boom A very Australian way to create a sonic boom in your hall. Think bullwhip! Squawking science A simple instrument that students can replicate at home or class. Straw flute A simple yet effective way of demonstrating a standing wave. Students love it! Superposition What happens when sound waves are superimposed? Theremin Create spooky sound effects using the palm of your hand! Thunder drum A demonstration on amplifying sound and blocking vibrations. Twirl tubes Students work together to create chords of varying pitch. Great fun! Voice changer Modulate the pitch of your voice and you'll get strange sounds! Wave generator The audience participates in changing the waveform created by an oscilloscope. Xylophones Compare different xylophones and their pitch Requirements Appropriate for Years 7 to 10. Maximum of 60 students per class. Access to 2 electrical power sockets and 3 tables. Chairs are not required. Ability to darken the room. Students particularly sensitive to loud or high pitch noises may need to be catered for. Duration 60 minutes, set up time 45 minutes and pack up time 45 minutes. Ability to isolate your fire alarm if we run the Rubens tube demonstration. 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 Cost $750 inc. GST for a 60-minute show. Available as a video conference anywhere around the world. Find out about offers & discounts here! In a regional area? Find out how we can attend your school as part of a country science tour! Call 1300 856 828, or click below to make a booking for your high school. 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Australian ACARA Content Outcomes: Science Energy transfer through different mediums can be explained using wave and particle models (ACSSU182) Energy conservation in a system can be explained by describing energy transfers and transformations (ACSSU190) 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 scientific understanding about energy conservation, transfers and transformations is applied in systems SC5-11PW 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 K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping for all our incursions
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