We offer STEM based programs

Heat (Solids, Liquids & Gases) Incursion

Science

Syllabus Outcomes ST2-6MW-S | ST2-8PW-ST | ST2-2DP-T | ST2-1WS-S

$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. (Minimum charge of x35 students).

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About

The classroom will be heating up in this exciting incursion focussing on heat and states of matter! The day kicks off with a meet and greet with our enthusiastic Rangers followed by an interactive and engaging science presentation, which culminates in a huge EXPLOSION using liquid nitrogen to launch over 1000 ping pong balls into the air! Filled with engaging demonstrations and interactive experiments, our Rangers will ask students to help them predict the power of heat and will take your students on a journey to explore the varying states of solids, liquids and gases in a thoroughly immersive and imaginative way. Using liquid nitrogen, watch as our Rangers turn water into ice instantly! In our hands on activities, students will question, plan and conduct experiments that challenge them to describe how adding or removing heat causes changes of state, and observe the characteristics and effects of common forms of heat energy. Students can try their hand at creating lava lamps, launching gas pressure rockets and making magical state-changing slime using materials, tools and equipment to develop solutions; giving them the chance to investigate first-hand the properties of natural and processed materials. At the end of the day, they’ll summarise their discoveries and data and communicate their findings to the whole class, brimming with excitement! Get ready to get messy on this amazing, educational incursion!

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Syllabus Outcomes Addressed

ST2-6MW-S describes how adding or removing heat causes a change of state
ST2-8PW-ST describes the characteristics and effects of common forms of heat energy
ST2-2DP-T selects and uses materials, tools and equipment to develop solutions for a need or opportunity
ST2-1WS-S questions, plans and conducts scientific investigations, collects and summarises data and communicates using scientific representations

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Arrive/Depart

Full Day Incursion (5 Hours) 9:30am – 2:30pm

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

What's Included

Supplementry Lesson Ideas Completed Risk Assessment

Syllabus Content Focus

Key inquiry questions answered

  • How do materials change when heated and cooled?
  • Identify solids, liquids and gases as states of matter.

Changes of state
Students

  • identify solids, liquids and gases as states of matter
  • recognise that a change of state can be caused by adding or removing heat(ACSSU046)
  • describe examples of changes of state in everyday life
  • predict and observe the effects of adding or removing heat on a variety of solids and/or liquids

Day Outline

Rangers arrive at your school for approx. 8:30am for set up.
Incursion duration 9:30am- 2:30pm
Introductory Presentation The day kicks off with a meet and greet with our enthusiastic Rangers followed by an interactive and engaging presentation.
(approx. 30-40 minutes)
Grouping: Students are divided into their groups of approximately x30-35 students and are allocated a Ranger guide for each activity. Each activity is on a rotational basis.
Activity 1 Students participate in each activity for approximately 40 minutes.
Activity 2 Students participate in each activity for approximately 40 minutes.
Activity 3 Students participate in each activity for approximately 40 minutes.
Activity 4 Students participate in each activity for approximately 40 minutes.
School scheduled break times (lunch and recess) remain as usual.
2:20-2:30pm Wrap Up / Conclusion

Activities

Introduction: The day kicks off with a meet and greet with our enthusiastic Rangers followed by an interactive and engaging science presentation, culminating in a huge EXPLOSION using liquid nitrogen to launch over 1000 ping pong balls into the air! 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. Students will identify and differentiate solids, liquids, gases and understand that you must ADD or REMOVE heat to change the state. Students also identify and observe what a hypothesis is, the different states in everyday life and how humans use this knowledge to their advantage when creating new and improved technology. Witnessing liquid nitrogen demonstrations, students will see how we can turn water into ice instantly, turn solids into liquids and liquids to gases using the power of heat.
Note: In school hall or a large COLA area preferred.

Activity 1: Lava Lamp and Exploding Bag Challenge – Students see firsthand the effects of mixing liquids and solids together to create exciting gas-based effects in our handmade lava lamps. Students then apply heat and pressure to a liquid to create a gas which will cause bags of soda water to explode! Are your students up for the challenge?
Note: Outdoor area. This space will get slightly wet with soda water.

Activity 2: Chemical Rockets – Students are given an array of materials to launch a rocket using vinegar and bi-carb soda. Using their knowledge of solids, liquids and gases from the morning presentation, students race against the clock to be the first team to successfully launch their rocket into the air. This task is challenging and extremely stimulating, not to mention fun!
Note: Outdoor area. As we are mixing vinegar and bi-carb soda, this is best run in a grassy area or a concrete area that can be hosed down.

Activity 3: 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.
Note: Best run outside on a concrete or grass area. We will bring a hose to clean the area afterward. The slime is just cornflour and water so will wash off easily.

Activity 4: 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.
Note: Rocket building can be done inside. Best launched outside.

$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. (Minimum charge of x35 students).

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