Object Movement – Physical World – 4hr Excursion

Introduction: The day kicks off with a meet and greet with our enthusiastic Rangers before enjoying an interactive and engaging science presentation. In this practical and interactive STEM based program, students investigate the physical characteristics of objects and how they move such as bouncing, flying, jumping, rolling and sliding. Selected students will be invited up to dress in real science uniforms such as lab coats, goggles and gloves whilst we explore the everyday role of scientists and their importance in our community. Students will laugh and cheer as they participate in this engaging incursion all whilst learning about objects and how they move.

Activity 1: Slime Bonanza – Students will LOVE getting their hands all dirty and slimy with this activity. Students will be changing the shape of our special slime by applying a force to it such as squashing and stretching it. The best part is – students get to take the slime home with them!

Activity 2: Air Pressure Rockets – Students design and build their very own rocket before launching their spacecraft into the sky above the rooftops using a specially-designed high pressure industrial rocket launcher. Guaranteed to get the adrenaline pumping, students will watch in awe as they witness their rockets roar into the sky. Through championship competitions with their friends, students will monitor the highest rockets, learning how each shape and design affects movement. A unique, engaging, and action-packed activity focusing on pressure and its effects on everyday materials.

Activity 3: Billy Cart Championships – Students in teams will be racing against each other on a racecourse on your school grounds. Students observe how push and pull energy control the movement of billy carts. This fantastic experience will enable your students to learn how to conquer forces whilst working together in teams building their communication skills, balance, and fitness.

Activity 4: Bug Catching on School Grounds – Students will have faces camouflage in child friendly face paint. Students will be given small clear jars with lid to catch anything creepy crawly they find in school grounds -spiders not allowed. This activity showcases all of the different ways that our creepy crawlies can move – slide, crawl, fly, roll, run and jump.