Primary School Incursions
SMART's exciting Science Shows and hands-on STEM Workshops are designed for Primary School students.
Our engaging content is interactive, fun, and complementary to the K-6 Science and Technology Syllabus (NSW).
SMART's library of shows and workshops is extensive!
Please contact the SMART team to discuss your school's needs.
2022 Science Shows - Term 4
Balloons, Bubbles and Rockets
Through engaging physics and chemistry demonstrations, presenters and students explore material properties and behaviours, while investigating the States of Matter.
Show highlights include:
- Frozen Bubbles
- Elephants Toothpaste
- Liquid Nitrogen
- Alka-Seltzer Rockets
- Air-Cannon
Elec-tricks
Zooming through time and across the globe, presenters and students investigate the history and future of electrical energy.
Show highlights include:
- Static electricity
- Van de Graaf Generator demonstrations
- Renewable energy
- Investigation of circuits, switches, conductors and insulators
Force + Motion
Launching Term 4!
Developed by the SMART Team thanks to the STEM on Track partnership between the Inland Rail Skills Academy and the University of Newcastle, this fun and interactive show will launch in Term 4.
Perfect for Stage 3 and 2 students, demonstrations explore gravity, inertia, rotational forces, friction - and rocket science!
Limited Term 4 bookings for FREE delivery of the SMART Force + Motion Science Show are available for Primary Schools in: Moree, Narrabri, Forbes, Junee.
Enquiries are welcome via on 02 4921 7187 and smart@newcastle.edu.au
Science Show Logistics
Duration: SMART science shows are usually 50 minutes in duration. Length can be adjusted to suit school bell-times.
Our presenters require access to the show venue for a minimum of 1 hour prior to the start of the first show for set-up. After the final show, our presenters require continued access to the venue for pack-up, for up to 1 hour.
Show schedules are tailored to suit school bell times for full-day visits, and to enable re-set time between shows.
Example schedule for a full-day SMART visit:
- 8am: SMART team arrive for sign-in and set-up
- 9.15am: Science Show 1
- 10.30am: Science Show 2
- 12pm: Science Show 3
- 1.30pm: Science Show 4
- 3.30pm: SMART team sign-out and depart
Audience size: We recommend a maximum audience size of 120 students (3 - 4 classes) per show. Shows can be adjusted for small groups and small venues. Some shows can be delivered to larger audiences for whole school assemblies or community events.
Number of shows: Science shows can be booked as single sessions. Most schools choose to book multiple shows, and SMART can deliver up to 4 repeat shows during the school day.
Venue: A school hall, library or large classroom are usually suitable venues for SMART shows. Access to power in the show space is needed, as well as access to nearby facilities for water supply, equipment cleaning and hand-washing. Show spaces need to be well-ventilated (an open door or window) and comply with workplace heath and safety requirements. Some SMART shows can be adapted to outdoor delivery, for example under a COLA.
Science Show Costs 2021 - 2022
| Number of Science Shows per day | Total Fee** (including GST) | Indicative cost per student (based on 120 students per show) |
|---|---|---|
| One | $1155 | $9.65 pp |
| Two | $1375 | $5.75 pp |
| Three | $1595 | $4.45 pp |
| Four | $1815 | $3.80 pp |
**Please note:
- Additional travel costs may apply for schools located more than 1 hour drive from Callaghan Campus.
- Surcharges apply on weekends. Costs listed above are for science shows delivered on weekdays.
For booking enquiries, please contact the SMART Program on 02 4921 7187 or email smart@newcastle.edu.au
STEM Workshops 2022
SMART's workshops offer hands-on, inquiry-based learning experiences in science, engineering, coding, and robotics.
| STEM WORKSHOPS | CODING and ROBOTICS |
|---|---|
| Magnetism | Lego MINDSTORM EV3 Robots (Stage 2-3) |
| Force and Motion | Sphero BOLT Robots (Stage 3) |
| Chemistry Lab | BBC micro:bits (Stage 2-3) |
| Light | Bee-Bots (ES1 - Stage 2) |
Workshop Logistics
Duration: SMART workshops are usually 60 to 90 minutes in duration. Length and content can be adjusted to suit school bell-times and student learning needs.
Our presenters require access to the workshop venue for a minimum of 1 hour prior to the start of the first workshop for set-up. After the final workshop, our presenters require continued access to the venue for pack-up, for up to 1 hour.
Workshop schedules are tailored to suit school bell times for full-day visits, and to enable re-set time between workshops.
Example schedule for a full-day SMART visit:
- 8am: SMART team arrive for sign-in and set-up
- 9.30am: Workshop 1
- 11.30am: Workshop 2
- 1.30pm: Workshop 3
- 4pm: SMART team sign-out and depart
Group size: In-school workshops are designed for single classes of up to 30 students, and community-based workshops (Council, library, OOSH, PCYC) are usually capped at 20 participants.
Number of workshops: Workshops can be booked as single sessions, or up to 3 workshops can be combined for a full day of activities.
Venue: A school hall, library or large classroom are usually suitable venues for SMART workshops. Access to power may be needed, as well as access to nearby facilities for water supply, equipment cleaning and handwashing.
Workshop Costs
Please contact the SMART Program on 02 4921 7187 or email smart@newcastle.edu.au for a tailored quotation.
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