Toys and Forces Show
How do toys work? Explore forces and toy design in this hands-on science show.
This curriculum-aligned science show is the most fun way to explore how forces like push, pull and gravity can make toys move or change shape.
Students will experience
- Exciting experiments using toys to demonstrate forces.
- Hands-on opportunities that get students involved and using the forces of push and pull.
- Examples of toys such as balls, a Marngrook, squishy toys, flying toys and air cannons.
- A catchy song that will help young students to synthesise and remember their learning.
Students will learn
- That toys have been designed and used by people throughout history, including the First Nations people of Australia.
- How forces like pushes and pulls can make toys move or change shape.
- That gravity can pull toys down towards the ground.
- That we can design and make our own toys.
Availability
Terms 1–4, Monday to Friday
Duration: 30 minutes
Student information
Years F to 2
Minimum 15 students
Maximum 60 students
Bookings
Science show
Presented by a museum educator
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.
Museums Victoria Learning Access Fund
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