We offer STEM based programs

Push and Pull Excursion

Science

Syllabus Outcomes ST1-9PW-ST | ST1-7PW | ST1-2DP-T | PD1-4 | PD1-5

Transport Methods Walking Grade

$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

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. as they interact with everyday objects in the great outdoors, they’ll observe and describe the effects of push and pull forces on the world and perform movement skills in a variety of sequences and situations. In our hands-on activities, students will use materials, tools and equipment to develop solutions for a need – such as the need for speed in our go-kart championship or for air pressure power in our air rocket challenge! As they work together in teams, they’ll be challenged to propose a range of alternatives to solving movement problems. They get to play with our cool scientific equipment and learn how technologies use forces to create movement in products and design and develop their own products that use one or more forms of energy to create change. Students investigate how forces and energy are used in products as well as describe the effects of push and pulls on objects they encounter, all while having tonnes of fun and further developing their love for science!

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Syllabus Outcomes Addressed

ST1-9PW-ST investigates how forces and energy are used in products
ST1-7PW describes effects of pushes and pulls on objects they encounter
ST1-2DP-T 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

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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 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)
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)
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)

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.

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, Cronulla
Carss Park Bush Park
Carss Bush Park, Carwar Ave, Carss Park NSW 2221, Australia
Western Sydney Parklands
Western Sydney Parklands, Eastern Creek NSW 2766, Australia
Stanwell Park Beach Reserve
Stanwell Park Beach Reserve, Stanwell Park NSW 2508, Australia