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On Your Marks, Get Set…

From the moment you leave the starting blocks, your sporting ability can be affected by science.

How do people balance, and what makes them fall over? What happens when a ball bounces, and why do balls have different surfaces? How is friction useful in sport and how do we use science to protect us from injury?

Watch plastic cups loop-the loop, and try to spot the trick in the game of crazy cricket. Dare you sit on a seat of nails? This exciting and interactive show uses lots of audience involvement to make you think about sport as you never have before. Be prepared to limber up and join in for this show with lots of audience interaction.

“…everyone praised your genuine and infectious enthusiasm for science…” Assistant Head Teacher

 

Curriculum Links

Key Stage 2

  • Gravity pulls objects towards the Earth
  • Friction and air resistance slow things down or stops them from moving

 

Learning Objectives

Key Stage 2

After watching the show Key stage 2 pupils should:

  • Understand that science can help us to play sports better and safer
  • Recognise that the position of centre of gravity is crucial for stability
  • Understand that objects can be be made to rotate faster or slower by changing their distance from the centre of rotation
  • Know that solids transmit forces
  • Understand that impacts can be reduced by spreading them over time, distance or area

 

Duration

30 or 45 minute versions available

Suggested audiences

  • 7-11 year olds
  • Families or mixed age groups
  • Festivals and events

We will need the venue to provide

  • Power sockets
  • Projector screen
  • Two long tables
  • Drinking water for the Presenter


What people say about us

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    • “Zoe was very pleasant, enthusiastic and engaged the children throughout each show. A very enjoyable day, everyone commented on Zoe’s enthusiasm”
      Uplands Junior School
    • “Both the staff and pupils thoroughly enjoyed watching the shows and taking part; it was a very welcome addition to our Science Day which provided and opportunity to present science to the children in an exciting way.”
      Thomas Jolyffe Primary School
    • “Your contribution has drawn extremely positive comments from all sections of the school community – pupils and staff, parents, governors and others”
      K. Geary, Marlwood School, Bristol
    • “David was very clever, funny and kept the children engaged.”
      Cross Gates Primary School
    • “You had an attentive and appreciative audience, quite an achievement when you consider that there were eight hundred 14-16 year olds in the auditorium”
      R. Newby, The Training Partnership
    • “There is no doubt at all that you made a big impact on the pupils, on the parents and indeed on all those who were privileged to be present”
      R. Court, Birkdale School, Sheffield
    • “We all thoroughly enjoyed the two different shows that you put on for us! The children were all talk about them the following day! The teachers were too!”
      Mary Mother of Hope School, Dublin
    • “The show was organised, professional and creative. Many thanks for your hard work and commitment.”
      J. Ford, Barry Comprehensive