Push and Pull Excursion
Science
Syllabus Outcomes ST1-9PW-ST | ST1-7PW | ST1-2DP-T | PD1-4 | PD1-5
$22.00
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).
About
The day kicks off with a meet and greet with our enthusiastic Rangers followed by an interactive and engaging science presentation, finishing with an exciting liquid nitrogen demonstration!
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.
Syllabus Outcomes Addressed
ST1-9PW-STÂ investigates how forces and energy are used in products
ST1-7PWÂ describes effects of pushes and pulls on objects they encounter
ST1-2DP-TÂ uses materials, tools and equipment to develop solutions for a need or opportunity
PD1-4 performs movement skills in a variety of sequences and situations
PD1-5 proposes a range of alternatives to solve movement challenges through participation in a range of activities
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
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Syllabus Content Focus
Key inquiry questions answered
- How are forces used for a purpose?
- Describe the effects of push and pull on familiar objects
- Explore how different strengths of push and pull affect the movement of objects
- Demonstrate ways people use push and pull in their everyday life
Forces and energy in products
Students:
- explore how technologies use forces to create movement in products (ACTDEK002)
- design and develop a product that uses one or more forms of energy to create change
Day Outline
| Arrival / Morning Tea / Toilet Break (approx. 20 minutes) |
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| 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 partake in each activity for approximately 30 minutes. |
| Activity 2 | Students partake in each activity for approximately 30 minutes. |
| Lunch / Toilet Break (approx. 25 minutes) |
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| Activity 3 | Students partake in each activity for approximately 30 minutes. |
| Activity 4 | Students partake in each activity for approximately 30 minutes. |
| Wrap Up / Conclusion / Toilet Break (approx. 20 minutes) |
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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 the whole class engaged and laughing for hours. 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 investigate how forces and energy are used in products as well as describe the effects of push and pulls on objects they encounter.
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.
Note: Rocket building can be done inside. Best launched outside.
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.
Note: On a grassy area such as an oval. Can also be run in a school hall.
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.
$22.00
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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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.