Forces and Energy

Spark an imaginative and inspirational love of Science by exploring forces and energy.

Grow a love of science through a hands on introduction to the forces of nature.

In this wonderfully engaging 90-minute STEM incursion, every student gets a buzz as they are introduced to the world of forces and energy through hands-on exploration of circuits, magnets, gravity and much more! Through scientific investigation, students will test, observe and report on the application of various energy types and their impacts on different types of matter. Students will be challenged to think critically, make predictions and observations with terminology, keywords and equipment differentiated to match each year level.

Scope of Learning Outcomes

Together we’ll select the learning outcomes that best suit class abilities and curriculum requirements. Examples include;

Identify and describe the properties and behaviour of various types of energy and how energy is transformed from one type to another
Construct simple circuits to investigate the behaviour of electrical energy
Identify and describe the various types of contact and non-contact forces
Apply scientific methodology and terminology
Understand and apply basic units of measurement, accuracy and equipment use.

Activities

Discuss prior knowledge of various types and sources of energy and how forces influence our everyday lives
Conduct various experiments and discuss observations
Implement basic principles and processes of scientific methodology with the opportunity to review and change processes as necessary
Communicate and discuss various observations and draw conclusions.

Incursion Information & Requirements

Duration – 90 minutes. This will be structured around your bell times
Sessions capacity- 34 students with 1 instructor. 44 students with 2 instructors
Room requirements – An unfurnished hall is required for this incursion
Equipment requirements – 8 trestle tables (or the equivalent), access to water, whiteboard and bin
Parking- Onsite parking is essential. Please provide us with the address of nearest gate access
Booking requirements – A minimum of 75% deposit is required within 7 days of booking the incursion
Setup time – We will arrive one hour before the start time to set up
Teacher presence – Teachers must be present during the session.

Curriculum Links

Our qualified teachers design all incursions to be adaptive and differentiated so that each learning outcome aligns with Victorian and Australian Curriculum requirements.

Cannot See Your Focus Links?

Should your curriculum or key learning area not be listed here, please give us a call. One of our qualified teachers would be happy to make the adjustments required to meet your needs.