Senior Secondary Electrical Science
See live demonstrations of the principles underpinning electricity, electromagnetism and energy.
Set in our high voltage Lightning Theatre, this live show features spectacular experiments that practically demonstrate key concepts of the VCE physics curriculum connected to energy and electricity.
These demonstrations feature equipment unique to Scienceworks, and give students the opportunity to get excited and curious.
Students will experience
- Hair raising experiments about creating static electricity using different materials on the triboelectric series.
- Creating electric current using movement, magnets and wire coils.
- Crushing cans with enormous electromagnetic fields.
- Two-million-volt lightning bolts from our gigantic Tesla coil.
Students will learn
- How static electricity is generated.
- How electric current is generated using magnetic fields.
- How current, resistance, potential difference and power can change in an electric circuit.
- How fuses, circuit breakers and residual current devices are uses to protect our homes.
- The causes and effects of electric shock.
Other key information
- Students with pacemakers or cochlear implants can attend this show safely, however they may be asked not to volunteer for certain demonstrations.
Availability
Terms 1–4, Thursday & Friday
2:30pm
Duration: 45 minutes
Student information
VCE
Minimum 15 students
Maximum 118 students
Bookings
Lightning Theatre
Presented by a museum educator
Victorian Curriculum Links
VCE Physics
Unit 1: How is energy useful to society?
- Area of study 3: How can electricity be used to transfer electricity?
Unit 3: How do fields explain motion and electricity?
- Area of study 2: How do things move without contact?
- Area of study 3: How are fields used in electricity generation?
Accessibility
Please view our accessibility page for general information. Contact our team on 13 11 02 or email us at [email protected] to discuss how we can support your visit.
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