Telescope Evening Investigate the cosmos with a night under the stars Enquire Now Your students become astronomers with this evening telescope workshop. Students will discover; How to find the south celestial pole Constellations of the zodiac and how to identify them The Milky Way and Magellanic clouds Planetary orbits and ring features Surface features of the moon Learn about the dynamic nature of astronomy Working in pairs or threes, students use one of 7 telescopes to observe the night sky as well as have the opportunity to use a motor driven telescope with GPS capabilities. Trustpilot 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 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 SCIENCE SYLLABUS CONTENT for all our incursions NSW Science & Technology 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 K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping for all our incursions Requirements Appropriate for Years 7 and 10 with a maximum of 21 students per class. Access to 1 electrical power socket would be handy. Duration is variable and organised with our office. Set up time 45 minutes and pack up time 45 minutes. Parents should be encouraged to help supervise where possible. This experience is best run in winter and is usually offered as part of an overnight science visit. Before booking, check this Moonrise calculator to see the time at which the moon will be above the horizon (this is essential as much of the workshop focuses on the Moon). 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 Dependent on the length of the session, commencement time and your location. Before booking please consider the time & phase of moonrise Find out more here 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. Trustpilot Find out more here Enquire Now Fizzics Education Awards Related Shows …tick, tick BOOM! Years 7 to 10 Maximum 240 students Science show (NSW & VIC only) 60 minutes Year 9 Year 10 Whole School Chemical Science Human Endeavor Physical Science Science Inquiry New South Wales Victoria Year 7 Year 8 Read More Enquire Now Fizzics Offers & Discounts – Secondary Making science accessible for all grades Trying to embed inquiry-based learning across your school? Need to make STEM & PBL a priority? Want to help students science understanding shine? Let Fizzics make this easy for you! Curriculum-linked science workshops & shows at a discount! Removes the hassle of planning for all grades across the year […] Read More Enquire Now Renewable Energy Years 7 to 10 Maximum 30 students School workshop (NSW & VIC) 60 minutes Online Class Available Year 9 Year 10 Earth and Space Human Endeavor Physical Science Science Inquiry New South Wales Year 7 Year 8 Read More Enquire Now
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 Science & Technology 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 K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping for all our incursions
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