Agricultural shows offer diverse attractions—from main arena events and woodchopping to cake competitions, rides, and food stalls. But could science entertainment fit into the mix? Absolutely! Science shows and workshops, including crowd-pleasing liquid nitrogen demonstrations and interactive science toys, engage families across NSW, VIC, ACT, and SA, providing fun, educational...
Why science shows & workshops work at an Agricultural Show
March 24, 2025
Podcast: Pint of Science Australia
May 18, 2023
Fancy learning science over a pint or two? Perfect! Today we speak with Co-Chief Executive Officers Jin-oh Choi & Maria Roitman from Pint of Science Australia to learn about the public science communication events happening across 15 cities in Australia where you can learn from researchers about their work.
2025 International Aeronautical Congress & students
October 1, 2022
The 2025 International Aeronautical Congress will be in Sydney. So with this in mind, you can already be inspiring your students about space opportunities with some simple steps!
Australian Virtual Astronaut (AVA) challenge goes global
November 29, 2021
With Australian schools in lockdown during the 2021 winter, students in NSW spent the majority of the season completing their schooling via home learning. With these issues on their mind, a group of STEM education experts and design thinking leaders put their heads together and developed the Australian Virtual Astronaut...
Podcast: Space Exploration Educators Conference with Phyllis Friello
January 23, 2021
We chat with Phyllis Friello, Education Manager for professional development at Space Center Houston and the Johnson Space Center’s Educator Resource Center to find out more about the Space Exploration Educators Conference. So much on offer, and this year you can connect virtually!
WSABE 2020 Outstanding Business Leader – Ben Newsome
November 24, 2020
Last Friday night I was privileged to receive the WSABE Outstanding Business Leader of the Year for 2020. Very proud of the Fizzics Education team & everyone who has supported us over the years! The Western Sydney Awards for Business Excellence is an annual event and this year was the...
Podcast: Sydney Science Trail
August 15, 2020
Discover over 50 amazing virtual science offerings via the Sydney Science Trail, a highly varied science initiative presented by The Australian Museum and the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney. Supported by Inspiring Australia as part of National Science Week and by ABC Radio Sydney. We chat with Tori Tasker, Producer of...
Global Supermoon Party April 7/8!
April 7, 2020
Find out about what a Supermoon is and how to join the party! The Supermoon in Apri 2020 is the biggest of the year. We look into the science of what it is...
Inspiring schools creating STEM festivals
July 3, 2018
Discover an inspiring story of how 13 schools in the Northern Beaches of Sydney have come together to form the Peninsula Community of Schools, a collaborative group of motivated educators that put on STEM Festivals and so much more. Get inspired!
Youth Eco Summit
May 29, 2018
Very much a fixture of the school excursion calendar, the Youth Eco Summit is a major environmental education festival held in Sydney Olympic Park. In 2018, the summit will include student drama, film, music, debate, TED-style talks and global video exchanges. Find out more!
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