Light and Sound (2hr)

2-Hour Program

Introduction (Approx. 40 mins)
A fun, hands-on session exploring how light and sound work, with simple demonstrations that get students thinking, observing and testing.

A hall or undercover COLA works best.

Students are then divided into groups of approximately 35, each with their own Ranger. Groups rotate through the following activities:

Activity 1: Solar Ovens + Portable Torches (Approx. 40 mins)
Students experiment with light using torches and shadows, then build simple solar ovens to explore how light can warm different materials.

Activity 2: Guitars + Harmonicas (Approx. 40 mins)
Students explore sound and vibrations as they play guitars and harmonicas, testing how different actions change pitch and volume. Best done indoors!

Wrap-Up & Goodbye
A warm farewell from our Rangers!

Please note this schedule is a guide and may vary slightly on the day.

ST1-SCI-01 measures and describes changes in living things, materials, movement, Earth and the sky;
ST1-PQU-01 poses questions based on observations and information to investigate cause and effect;
ST1-DAT-01 collects, represents and uses data to identify patterns and relationships;
ST1-DDT-01 uses technologies and materials to design and make products to address user needs or opportunities;
ST1-PQU-01 poses questions based on observations and information to investigate cause and effect.

Light and sound interact with materials in different ways

• Recognise that light and sound can travel through air, water and some solids and are affected by those materials;
• Pose questions, test and describe how light can be reflected, refracted, dispersed or absorbed by materials;
• Describe how translucent, transparent, opaque and reflective materials interact with light;
• Recognise that sound is created and carried by vibrations;
• Observe how Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples use a range of materials and actions to create sound for specific purposes;
• Test how different materials and actions affect the volume and pitch of sound;

The cost of this science-fuelled adventure is $990 + GST flat rate.

We recommend one session for up to 60 students. If you have more students, we suggest booking an additional session so everyone gets the best experience.

This price includes:

• A pre-completed Risk Assessment to make planning easy;
• Full administrative support from our team;
• All materials and equipment provided, you bring the kids, we’ll bring… well, everything else;
• Enthusiastic and knowledgeable Rangers leading the fun;
• A syllabus-aligned program designed to deliver real learning in a hands-on, exciting way.