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The Great Big Science Show

Secondary School Incursion

Perfect for audiences with a range of ages and interests, the Great Big Science Show ticks all the boxes - foaming chemical reactions, explosions, liquid nitrogen, fireballs and lots of audience interaction. We'll keep the pace and energy high for maximum crowd-pleasing engagement.

 
 
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    • Liquid nitrogen - famous demonstrations including shrinking a balloon, making clouds and smashing an "unbreakable" rubber ball

    • Dry ice - exploring the strange properties of frozen carbon dioxide

    • Rockets - launch various kinds of rockets

    • Fireball - bright, billowy flame that smells like toast and waffles

    • The “Wow Bottle” - colourful flame shoots into the air and stops suddenly

    • Chemical reactions - fizzing, frothing and colour changing concoctions

    • Elephant's toothpaste - an expanding "worm" of steaming foam grows out of nowhere

    • Giant 1-metre balloon explosion

    • Coloured flames

    *Demonstrations performed will be customised to suit the audience age and may depend on venue or time constraints.

  • $735 per show (incl. GST)

  • Sydney, Central Coast & Newcastle

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  • Up to 150 students per show

  • Years 7-10

    • Set up: 30-60 minutes

    • Show: 60 minutes

    • Pack up: 30-60 minutes

    • Indoor venue (hall is ideal) with power outlet & space for students to sit

    • Access to sink with running water before each show

    • Accessible off-street parking for the duration of our visit, allowing for a 1-hour set up and pack up time

    • (optional) 2x trestle tables, if available

    • (optional) Access to venue projector, if available

Latest Reviews:

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"Fabulous science show presented in a fun & interesting manner which kept the students fully engaged"

Rating: ★★★★★

"Very entertaining"

Rating: ★★★★½

"I can confidently recommend Mitch. He naturally wove the fundamentals of the science syllabus into the show. Students were learning without realizing it, which is the way it should be! Thanks Mitch"

Rating: ★★★★★

"Such a fun show for the students. A great way to launch science week!"

Rating: ★★★★★

"Mitch is entertaining, informative & involves the students in his fun & exciting experiments. We look forward to having him back again next year."

Rating: ★★★★★

"Great show. Well done for touching on so many Year 9 syllabus topics. Students were engaged & enjoyed it."

Rating: ★★★★★

“Thoroughly entertaining and educational. Would bring Mitchell back any time. Great value for money and professionally run.”

Rating: ★★★★★

"Mitch made Science Week at our school so special! The students were on the edge of their seats the whole show. Can't wait to have Kaleidoscope Science come to our school again!"

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“Highly entertaining and educational at the same time! The students loved it!”

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“Brilliant! Great connection with the kids. Really inspired excitement fun and frivolity.”

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“An excellent & exciting show that was entertaining for all the students & teachers!”

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"Incredible show! Heaps of fun. Students and staff loved it. Mitchell was fantastic."

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"What an incredible show! Awe-inspiring experiments with enthusiasm & humour that made the hour fly by. Would definitely recommend booking Mitch to anyone!"

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“Engaging, exciting, relevant & well presented. This show took student understanding & synthesised it into a fun-filled & interactive event. A great way to end the year!”

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“Mitch was professional, knew how to engage his audience & presented nice experiments with theory explained, well done.”

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“Mitchell was very engaging & our students hung off his every word. Every experiment aligned with syllabus relevant information that supported the students education.”

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“An engaging, entertaining & educational show. The students were hooked from the moment it started. It covered key aspects of the curriculum in a fun & exciting way. Well worth booking”

Rating: ★★★★★

"A fantastic show for the students! They had a wonderful time, while learning about scientific concepts & careers. Would highly recommend this incursion"

Rating: ★★★★★

"Engaging & relevant - highly recommended"

Rating: ★★★★½

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St Joseph's Catholic College East Gosford
St Joseph's Catholic College East Gosford

🔬✨ Science Week Spotlight! ✨🔬 As part of our Science Week celebrations last week, students were treated to the Kaleidoscope Science Show — an exciting and interactive experience packed with spectacu…more

Georges River College Hurstville Campus
Georges River College Hurstville Campus

Students from every year level were given the opportunity to take part in the Big Science Show. This enrichment activity enabled them to deepen their knowledge and appreciation of science, while also…more

Blakehurst High School
Blakehurst High School

Last Thursday, we celebrated Science Week with The Great Big Science Show. Students had the pleasure of being entertained with mind-blowing experiments showcased by Mitchell from Kaleidoscope Science…more

Trinity Catholic College, Adamstown
Trinity Catholic College, Adamstown

Yesterday whilst our Science teachers engaged in professional learning for the new 7-10 science syllabus, students attended the ‘Great Big Science Show’. Check out some of the experiments below! 🧪 🤯 💥

Georges River College Hurstville Boys
Georges River College Hurstville Boys

Students from all years had the chance to participate in the Big Science Show. This extension experience allowed students to expand their understanding and appreciation of science. It also allowed the…more

William Carey Christian School
William Carey Christian School

Last week our high school students were wowed by Kaleidoscope: School Science Incursions's mesmerizing chemistry show! Explosive reactions, colorful reactions, and sheer excitement filled the air. A b…more

The McDonald College
The McDonald College

Tension built up just before the big BOOM, last week during the Big Science Show incursion with @kaleidoscopescience . . . #explosion #scienceexperiment

The McDonald College
The McDonald College

This past Wednesday, our Year 7, 8 and 9 students had the pleasure of attending the Great Big Science Show, hosted by Kaleidoscope: School Science Incursions. For a couple of hours, our students were …more

Lisarow High School
Lisarow High School

Year 7 Big Science Show on Thursday afternoon! Thanks to Kaleidoscope for showing us some really cool and fun science stuff!

Liverpool Girls High School
Liverpool Girls High School

More fun with Mitchell from Kaleidoscope: School Science Incursions…

Liverpool Girls High School
Liverpool Girls High School

24.02.23 - Friday afternoon fun with Mitchell from Kaleidoscope: School Science Incursions 🧪 Year 7 were a wonderful audience 😁

Lisarow High School
Lisarow High School

The Great Big Science Show at Lisarow! Year 7 and 8 enjoyed exciting experiments and learning more about amazing Science stuff! What a great opportunity for our students to challenge themselves and le …more

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Kaleidoscope Science would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which we operate. Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people are the first scientists and story tellers of this land. We pay respects to elders past, present and emerging.