We offer STEM based programs

Forces Excursion

Science

Syllabus Outcomes ST2-9PW-ST | ST2-1WS-S | ST2-2DP-T

Transport Walking Grade Excursion & Incursion

$19.90

All parents and teachers can attend for no additional cost.
+GST. As this program is an educational service, all GST charged can be reimbursed in its entirety by the Government. This price excludes transport. (Minimum charge of x35 students).

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About Forces

From friction to gravity, air pressure to magnetism and everything that could possibly lie in between, your students will learn about forces in the most imaginative way possible on this hands on and interactive day in the great outdoors. Students will be enthralled by our fun presentation where they’ll get to see their classmates dress up in scientific safety gear, and get in on the action as we demonstrate the power of forces! Be mesmerised by our zany liquid nitrogen experiments and watch as objects fly through the air! Throughout the presentation, students will observe and describe how contact and non-contact forces affect an object’s motion and see how push and pull forces can cause changes in the motion of objects through changes in speed, direction and force. Through activities such as making gooey mystery matter, launching air rockets, having billy cart races and testing their knowledge in the reverted Ranger Jamie Olympic Games, students will question, plan and conduct their own scientific investigations and, and develop their understanding of the ways in which energy is used as a resource. They’ll test their knowledge as they use our special materials, tools and equipment to develop solutions for a need or opportunity: for example, applying their knowledge of air pressure to create the speediest rocket! As we use a variety of props and tools, they’ll get to see how forces and materials interact in products or systems, and even get a souvenir of our mystery matter slime to take home! Students will go home teeming with information and brimming with excitement at the power of forces in action!

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Syllabus Outcomes Addressed

ST2-9PW-ST describes how contact and non-contact forces affect an object’s motion
ST2-1WS-S questions, plans and conducts scientific investigations
ST2-2DP-T selects and uses materials, tools and equipment to develop solutions for a need or opportunity

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Arrive/Depart

Full Day Excursion (4 Hours) 10am – 2pm

Time allocation for excursions can be tailored and adjusted to suit your individual school timetable and scheduling.

Transport

Would you like our help with transport? We can suggest a range of transport providers to help source and book a transport quote for you! We would highly recommend that you book directly through the transport providers.

Please be aware that we provide transport quotes as a service to help make your booking process easier for you. Transport companies are in no way affiliated with Ranger Jamie Tours.

What's Included

Supplementry Lesson Ideas Completed Risk Assessment

Syllabus Content Focus

Key inquiry questions answered

  • How can objects affect other objects with or without touching them?
  • How can we use forces and energy in a product or system?

Contact and non-contact forces
Students:

  • identify that both pushes and pulls can be classified as contact and non-contact forces(ACSSU076)
  • observe how contact and non-contact forces cause changes in the motion of objects, for example:(ACSSU076)
    • changes in speed
    • changes in direction

Forces and energy in products and systems
Students:

  • investigate how forces and materials interact in a product or system to perform a function(ACTDEK011)

Day Outline

Arrival / Morning Tea / Toilet Break
(approx. 20 minutes)
Introductory Presentation The day kicks off with a meet and greet with our enthusiastic Rangers followed by an interactive and engaging presentation.
(approx. 25 minutes)
Grouping: Students are divided into their groups of approximately x 30-35 students and are allocated a Ranger guide for each activity.
Activity 1 Students participate in each activity for approximately 30 minutes.
Activity 2 Students participate in each activity for approximately 30 minutes.
Lunch / Toilet Break
(approx. 25 minutes)
Activity 3 Students participate in each activity for approximately 30 minutes.
Activity 4 Students participate in each activity for approximately 30 minutes.
Wrap Up / Conclusion / Toilet Break
(approx. 20 minutes)

Activities

Introduction: The day kicks off with a meet and greet with our enthusiastic Rangers followed by an interactive and engaging science presentation. Students will be chosen from the audience to participate in fun experiments in front of their peers which will have your students engaged and laughing for hours. Selected students will be invited to dress up 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 identify the different kinds of forces such as air pressure, magnetism, gravity and friction. Students also identify and observe that both pushes and pulls can be classified as contact and non-contact forces and how this changes the motion of objects as well as its function.

Activity 1: Slime Bonanza – Students will LOVE getting their hands all dirty and slimy with this activity. Here students will be changing the shape of an object by applying a force to it such as squashing and stretching it. Students will get to stretch and punch the slime to compact it to identify the properties of forces. The best part= students get to take the slime home with them.

Activity 2: Launching Air Pressure Rockets – Students design and build their own rocket before launching their spacecraft into the sky using a specially-designed high-pressure industrial rocket launcher. Through friendly competition, students will monitor the highest rockets, learning how each shape and design affects movement. A unique, engaging and action-packed activity focusing on air pressure and its effects on everyday materials.

Activity 3: Billy Cart Championships – Students will race each other in teams with our custom-made billy carts. Students observe how objects with wheels move such as rolling. 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: Soda Bag Explosions / Tug-o-War – Students learn about how forces such as air pressure can create an explosion. Students conduct an experiment where they create a gas which will explode soda water EVERYWHERE! This activity finishes with students competing in a friendly game of Tug’o’War where they explore push and pull forces and friction.

Locations

North Sydney

  • Clifton Gardens Chowder Bay Mosman

South Sydney

  • Carss Park Bush Park
  • Gunnamatta Park, Cronulla

Western Sydney

  • Lizard Log Western Sydney Parklands

Illawarra

  • Stanwell Park Beach Reserve

 

View the Google Map below for marked locations.

$19.90

All parents and teachers can attend for no additional cost.
+GST. As this program is an educational service, all GST charged can be reimbursed in its entirety by the Government. This price excludes transport. (Minimum charge of x35 students).

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Would you like our help with transport?

Please note this will be an additional cost to the excursion price and a separate quote will be provided to you. This quote will be from an external transport company who will invoice you directly.

Please note this is a tentative booking. After your booking request is submitted, we will be in touch via email to confirm the requested date and arrange the final details for the booking.

Title Address Description
Clifton Gardens Chowder Bay Mosman
Chowder Bay, New South Wales, Australia
Gunnamatta Park, Cronulla
Gunnamatta Park, 39/41R Nicholson Parade, Cronulla NSW 2230, Australia
Carss Park Bush Park
Carss Bush Park, Carwar Ave, Carss Park NSW 2221, Australia
Lizard Log Western Sydney Parklands
Lizard Log, Western Sydney Parklands, The Horsley Dr &, Cowpasture Rd, Abbotsbury NSW 2176, Australia
Stanwell Park Beach Reserve
Stanwell Park Beach Reserve, Stanwell Park NSW 2508, Australia