Science Squad Shows

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The Questacon Science Squad performs spectacular shows in the Sydney region.

Balloons

See them soar! Balloons of all shapes and sizes are used to demonstrate air pressure, static electricity and jet propulsion.

Available for:

• Primary Schools (Years K-6)
• Holiday Programs (ages 5-12)

Links to the Board of Studies NSW Science and Technology Syllabus:

PP: ES1.4, S1.4, S2.4, S3.4
PS: S1.5, S2.5, S3.5
INV: ES1.7, S1.7, S2.7, S3.7

Big Brain

It's time to see what is inside your head! Come along for an adventure as a Science Squad presenter builds a humanoid from scratch. Find out how your brain works and the amazing control it has over the human body in this hilarious show.

Available for:

• Primary Schools (Years 3-6)

Links to the Board of Studies NSW Science and Technology Syllabus:

LT: S2.3, S3.3
PP: S2.4, S3.4
INV: S2.7, S3.7
COGS: S2C, S2E, S3C, S3D, S3F

Bubbles

Fantastic foamy films! Making bubbles of all different sizes using the interesting properties of detergent films. There's even a bubble big enough to fit a person inside!

Available for:

• Primary Schools (Years K-6)
• Holiday Programs (ages 5-12)

Links to the Board of Studies NSW Science and Technology Syllabus:

PP: ES1.4, S1.4, S3.4
INV: ES1.7, S1.7, S2.7, S3.7

Electricity

Get switched on to electricity and magnetism! Sparks fly in this fun exploration of magnets, static electricity and electric circuits. For Years 3-6.

Available for:

• Primary Schools (Years 3-6)

Links to the Board of Studies NSW Science and Technology Syllabus:

LT: ES1.3, S2.3, S3.3
PP: ES1.4, S1.4, S2.4, S3.4
PS: ES1.5, S1.5, S2.5, S3.5
INV: ES1.7, S1.7, S2.7, S3.7

Freaky Forces

Fantastic feats with physical phenomena!

Discover the secrets to spinning, sliding and balancing as we explore the forces of friction, gravity and rotational inertia.

Available for:

• Primary Schools (Years K-6)
• Holiday Program (ages 5-12)

Links to the Board of Studies NSW Science and Technology Syllabus
PP: ES1.4, S1.4, S2.1, S3.1
INV: ES1.7, S1.7, S2.7, S3.7

Liquid Nitrogen

Hot or cold? It’s the COOLEST show on Earth!

Spectacular demonstrations show how temperature affects the properties of objects. Explores the solid, liquid and gas states of matter.

Available for:

• Primary Schools (Years K-6)
• Holiday Program (ages 5-12)

Links to the Board of Studies NSW Science and Technology Syllabus:

PP: ES1.4, S1.4, S3.4
PS: S1.5, S2.5, S3.5
ES: ES 1.6, S1.6, S3.6
INV: ES1.7, S1.7, S2.7, S3.7

Senses

Let’s communicate with some Aussie creatures! Specially written for younger students, this show explores how native animals use their senses and how they compare to the abilities of humans.

Available for:

• Primary Schools (Years K-2)

Links to the Board of Studies NSW Science and Technology Syllabus:

IC: S1.2
LT: ES1.3, S1.3
PP: ES1.4, S1.4
INV: ES1.7, S1.7

Slime

It couldn’t be more revolting! An exploration of the properties of fluids (viscosity, elasticity, stir-thickening and stir-thinning) through experiments with slime and other messy things!

Available for:

• Primary Schools (Years K-6)
• Holiday Programs (ages 5-12)

Links to the Board of Studies NSW Science and Technology Syllabus:

IC: ES1.2, S1.2
LT: ES1.3, S1.3
PP: ES1.4, S1.4
INV: ES1.7, S1.7

Sound Effects

Sounds great! How to make sounds from vibrations using everyday objects such as straws, cups, a bucket and a garden hose.

Available for:

• Primary Schools (Years K-6)
• Holiday Program (ages 5-12)

Links to the Board of Studies NSW Science and Technology Syllabus:

IC: ES1.2, S1.2, S2.2, S3.2
LT: ES1.3, S1.3, S2.3, S3.3
PP: ES1.4, S1.4, S2.4, S3.4
INV: ES1.7, S1.7, S2.7, S3.7