Foundation / Prep

Join us for an out-of-this-world experience as we embark on an epic journey through space! Witness explosive big bangs, count down to exciting rocket launches, and discover what makes our blue planet, Earth, truly special. We’ll take the students to the icy corners of the universe and the hottest, most uninhabitable planets. Vacuum sealed with lots of volunteer moments- let our experienced presenters bring the wonders of the solar system to life in this exciting 60-minute show. Available in VIC & NSW.

Not sure what science topic to offer your Foundation/Prep/Kinder students? Mad About Science now offers an Introductory Science Workshop just for schools! Available in VIC, NSW & QLD.

Follow the life cycle of plants, and explore the crucial role they play in the ecosystem of living things here on Earth.  Learn how plants get energy and resources from their surroundings, grow from seeds, and how they reproduce and survive in all kinds of environments! Suitable for Foundation to Year 6. Available in VIC & NSW.

What’s cooler than cool? Liquid nitrogen! Learn all about the states of matter and what happens when we heat things up and cool things down with our super cool chemical nitrogen. Lots of ice breaking volunteer moments, chilling demonstrations and even a frosty explosion- learn all about reversible and irreversible reactions with us! A cool 60-minute show. Suitable for Foundation to Year 12. Only available in VIC.

A jam-packed 60-minute show of big WOW science madness! It is all about air, electricity, and fire! Look out for an air zooka assault and some giant smoke vortex rings. We make some super static electricity with our Van der Graaff Generator. There are levitating beach balls, flying toilet paper, flour fireballs, and hair-raising electricity. The Mad Science Show is full of learning fun! Suitable for Foundation to Year 6. Available in VIC, NSW & QLD.

An introduction to robots and programming for younger students. With an intuitive interface, these colourful programmable robots will have learners excited about simple sequencing and directional language. Students work in pairs or groups of three. Suitable for Foundation to Year 2. Only available in VIC.

Water is essential to life, and is our most precious resource. We use it to drink, for cooking, washing and hygiene, recreation, industry and agriculture. During this workshop students develop an understanding and appreciation of the importance and special properties of water. Suitable for Foundation to Year 4. Available in VIC, NSW & QLD.

The five senses are given a workout in this engaging session. They are tested, tricked and more. Get ready for a sensory overload! Suitable for Foundation. Available in VIC, NSW & QLD.

This workshop is full of life. Explore objects that have self-sustaining processes like plants, animals and mirco-organisms. Through engaging hands-on activities learn about the difference between living and non-living things, simple life cycles and the bigger picture. Suitable for Foundation to Year 6. Available in VIC, NSW & QLD.

Be immersed in the wonderful science of toys. Explore energies, materials, movement and sound. Spin some colour, use magnets to draw, and even make your very own balancing toy to take home. Play has never been so educational! Suitable for Foundation to Year 2. Available in VIC, NSW & QLD.