ClickFest is an annual video conferencing festival run in November each year. ClickFest is an exciting initiative from education organisations across Australia. It highlights the diversity and scope of video conferences available to schools across Australia. Sessions are delivered free or at reduced cost to schools, providing a great opportunity for teachers to give it a go.
Topics and programs will vary over the month long video conferencing festival to provide flexibility for teachers and students. Each day multiple sessions will be available on a variety of topics from content providers around Australia.
2 November
Time: 9:30
The Australian Museum launches the 2015 ClickFest Video Conferencing Festival with Winny our Muttaburrasaurs. Come along to meet Winny to learn more about Australian Dinosaurs.
ClickFest – The Big Issue Classroom
Time: 10:00
The Big Issue Classroom is a social enterprise initiative of The Big Issue. Our online workshops provide students with a “real-life” insight into homelessness, marginalisation and disadvantage, as experienced by thousands of Australians every night.
ClickFest – Fascinating Fossils
Time: 10:30
Fossils are fascinating reminders of life in ancient times and provide a window into the past. They can also reveal an amazing amount of information about extinct species and the ancient world. Step inside the shoes of a palaeontologist to use fossil material and modern animals to reconstruct some extinct Australian animals.
Time: 11:30
The Geology Rocks video conference will look at the dynamic earth forming processes. Students will learn about the layering of lava flows, see if rocks float and learn how to make a gas and find out about the rock cycle. You will also see real specimens and there will be opportunities to ask questions.
ClickFest – Australian Giants
Time: 13:30
Giant animals from dinosaurs to megafauna have roamed the Australian continent at different times. Find out about some of these Australian giants. Look at fossils and learn what they tell us about these extraordinary animals. Life sized reproductions and models will help us visualise life in the past.
3 November
ClickFest – Minibeast Magnified
Time: 10:00
Minibeast Magnified explores the exciting and diverse world of invertebrates. Students will learn how to identify common groups of invertebrates and why they are important. Minibeast Magnified brings the world of invertebrates to your students, engaging them in real science in local environments.
Time: 11:00
Frogs play a key role in many food webs, both as predators and as prey. By observing frog populations, we can get a good indication of the condition of the environment as frogs are sensitive to environmental change.
4 November 2015
ClickFest – Minibeast Magnified
Time: 10:00
Minibeast Magnified explores the exciting and diverse world of invertebrates. Students will learn how to identify common groups of invertebrates and why they are important. Minibeast Magnified brings the world of invertebrates to your students, engaging them in real science in local environments.
Time: 11:00
Frogs play a key role in many food webs, both as predators and as prey. By observing frog populations, we can get a good indication of the condition of the environment as frogs are sensitive to environmental change.
Clickfest : Liquid Nitrogen – Properties of Solids, Liquids and Gases
Time: 14:00
Find out how solids, liquids and gases change when rapidly heated and cooled.Smash a squash ball! Shrink a balloon instantly! What happens to living things if they are frozen?How can Newton’s 3rd Law of Motion explain a liquid nitrogen sprinkler?
Clickfest: Free Primary PD Session – Simple science experiments for Staff Development
Time: 15:30
Find out how your primary classroom can be transformed into an interactive science environment without breaking the bank. Learn how to use easily obtainable materials from the local shops to run hands-on experiments that cover chemistry, forces, light and sound.
5 November 2015
Time: 9:30
Bring the convict story of Hyde Park Barracks Museum to your classroom with a virtual excursion! This theatrical presentation, woven together from historical source material, transports students back in time to learn about the life story of convict Ivan Gotney. Through active participation students gain insight into the daily lives of convicts at the barracks and the importance of convict labour to the development of the new colony.
ClickFest – Museum Secrets Revealed
Time: 10:00
This video conference provides a glimpse behind the scenes of Australia’s oldest natural history Museum. Become a detective and discover how scientists collect, preserve and display the many extraordinary specimens in their collection.
Time: 11:30
Bring the convict story of Hyde Park Barracks Museum to your classroom with a virtual excursion! This theatrical presentation, woven together from historical source material, transports students back in time to learn about the life story of convict Ivan Gotney.
Time: 13:30
Bring the convict story of Hyde Park Barracks Museum to your classroom with a virtual excursion! This theatrical presentation, woven together from historical source material, transports students back in time to learn about the life story of convict Ivan Gotney. Through active participation students gain insight into the daily lives of convicts at the barracks and the importance of convict labour to the development of the new colony.
ClickFest – Fascinating Fossils
Time: 14:00
Fossils are fascinating reminders of life in ancient times and provide a window into the past. They can also reveal an amazing amount of information about extinct species and the ancient world. Step inside the shoes of a palaeontologist to use fossil material and modern animals to reconstruct some extinct Australian animals.
6 November 2015
Time: 9:30
Bring the convict story of Hyde Park Barracks Museum to your classroom with a virtual excursion! This theatrical presentation, woven together from historical source material, transports students back in time to learn about the life story of convict Ivan Gotney.
Time: 11:30
Bring the convict story of Hyde Park Barracks Museum to your classroom with a virtual excursion! This theatrical presentation, woven together from historical source material, transports students back in time to learn about the life story of convict Ivan Gotney.
Time: 13:30
Bring the convict story of Hyde Park Barracks Museum to your classroom with a virtual excursion! This theatrical presentation, woven together from historical source material, transports students back in time to learn about the life story of convict Ivan Gotney.
9 November 2015
Clickfest: Law of the Land: Troopers, Trackers and Bushrangers
Time: 9:30
In this virtual excursion your students will go back in time to the 1880s to share an hour in the life of a mounted trooper (played by a costumed interpreter) as he talks about the difficulties the police faced in overcoming the threat of bushrangers in NSW.
Time: 9:30
The Geology Rocks video conference will look at the dynamic earth forming processes. Students will learn about the layering of lava flows, see if rocks float and learn how to make a gas and find out about the rock cycle. You will also see real specimens and there will be opportunities to ask questions.
ClickFest – Fascinating Fossils
Time: 10:30
Fossils are fascinating reminders of life in ancient times and provide a window into the past. They can also reveal an amazing amount of information about extinct species and the ancient world. Step inside the shoes of a palaeontologist to use fossil material and modern animals to reconstruct some extinct Australian animals.
Clickfest: Law of the Land: Troopers, Trackers and Bushrangers
Time: 11:30
In this virtual excursion your students will go back in time to the 1880s to share an hour in the life of a mounted trooper (played by a costumed interpreter) as he talks about the difficulties the police faced in overcoming the threat of bushrangers in NSW. The trooper has lots of stories to tell about his life in the bush and his exploits in bringing the bushrangers to justice.
Clickfest: Law of the Land: Troopers, Trackers and Bushrangers
Time: 13:30
In this virtual excursion your students will go back in time to the 1880s to share an hour in the life of a mounted trooper (played by a costumed interpreter) as he talks about the difficulties the police faced in overcoming the threat of bushrangers in NSW. The trooper has lots of stories to tell about his life in the bush and his exploits in bringing the bushrangers to justice.
10 November 2015
Clickfest: Law of the Land: Troopers, Trackers and Bushrangers
Time: 9:30
In this virtual excursion your students will go back in time to the 1880s to share an hour in the life of a mounted trooper (played by a costumed interpreter) as he talks about the difficulties the police faced in overcoming the threat of bushrangers in NSW.
ClickFest – Minibeast Magnified
Time: 10:00
Minibeast Magnified explores the exciting and diverse world of invertebrates. Students will learn how to identify common groups of invertebrates and why they are important. Minibeast Magnified brings the world of invertebrates to your students, engaging them in real science in local environments.
Time: 11:00
Frogs play a key role in many food webs, both as predators and as prey. By observing frog populations, we can get a good indication of the condition of the environment as frogs are sensitive to environmental change.
Clickfest: Law of the Land: Troopers, Trackers and Bushrangers
Time: 11:30
In this virtual excursion your students will go back in time to the 1880s to share an hour in the life of a mounted trooper (played by a costumed interpreter) as he talks about the difficulties the police faced in overcoming the threat of bushrangers in NSW. The trooper has lots of stories to tell about his life in the bush and his exploits in bringing the bushrangers to justice.
Clickfest: Law of the Land: Troopers, Trackers and Bushrangers
Time: 13:30
In this virtual excursion your students will go back in time to the 1880s to share an hour in the life of a mounted trooper (played by a costumed interpreter) as he talks about the difficulties the police faced in overcoming the threat of bushrangers in NSW.
Clickfest – The Big Issue Classroom
Time: 14:00
The Big Issue Classroom is a social enterprise initiative of The Big Issue. Our online workshops provide students with a “real-life” insight into homelessness, marginalisation and disadvantage, as experienced by thousands of Australians every night.
Clickfest: Free Primary TPL Session – Simple science experiments for Staff Development
Time: 15:30
Find out how your primary classroom can be transformed into an interactive science environment without breaking the bank. Learn how to use easily obtainable materials from the local shops to run hands-on experiments that cover chemistry, forces, light and sound.
11 November 2015
Clickfest: Law of the Land: Troopers, Trackers and Bushrangers
Time: 9:30
In this virtual excursion your students will go back in time to the 1880s to share an hour in the life of a mounted trooper (played by a costumed interpreter) as he talks about the difficulties the police faced in overcoming the threat of bushrangers in NSW.
ClickFest – Minibeast Magnified
Time: 10:00
Minibeast Magnified explores the exciting and diverse world of invertebrates. Students will learn how to identify common groups of invertebrates and why they are important. Minibeast Magnified brings the world of invertebrates to your students, engaging them in real science in local environments.
Time: 11:00
Frogs play a key role in many food webs, both as predators and as prey. By observing frog populations, we can get a good indication of the condition of the environment as frogs are sensitive to environmental change.
Clickfest: Law of the Land: Troopers, Trackers and Bushrangers
Time: 11:30
In this virtual excursion your students will go back in time to the 1880s to share an hour in the life of a mounted trooper (played by a costumed interpreter) as he talks about the difficulties the police faced in overcoming the threat of bushrangers in NSW. The trooper has lots of stories to tell about his life in the bush and his exploits in bringing the bushrangers to justice.
Clickfest: Law of the Land: Troopers, Trackers and Bushrangers
Time: 13:30
In this virtual excursion your students will go back in time to the 1880s to share an hour in the life of a mounted trooper (played by a costumed interpreter) as he talks about the difficulties the police faced in overcoming the threat of bushrangers in NSW.
12 November 2015
ClickFest – Museum Secrets Revealed
Time: 10:00
This video conference provides a glimpse behind the scenes of Australia’s oldest natural history Museum. Become a detective and discover how scientists collect, preserve and display the many extraordinary specimens in their collection.
Time: 13:00
The Geology Rocks video conference will look at the dynamic earth forming processes. Students will learn about the layering of lava flows, see if rocks float and learn how to make a gas and find out about the rock cycle. You will also see real specimens and there will be opportunities to ask questions.
Clickfest : Human Body – Look at the major body systems and senses
Time: 14:00
Students look at major body systems and how the five senses work in this engaging workshop! Where is heat in your body conserved? How do the lungs work? Heart, kidneys, bones, liver and other vital organs are discussed.
ClickFest – Fascinating Fossils
Time: 14:00
Fossils are fascinating reminders of life in ancient times and provide a window into the past. They can also reveal an amazing amount of information about extinct species and the ancient world. Step inside the shoes of a palaeontologist to use fossil material and modern animals to reconstruct some extinct Australian animals.
Clickfest: Free Primary TPL Session – Simple science experiments for Staff Development
Time: 15:30
Find out how your primary classroom can be transformed into an interactive science environment without breaking the bank. Learn how to use easily obtainable materials from the local shops to run hands-on experiments that cover chemistry, forces, light and sound.
13 November 2015
Clickfest: Law of the Land: Troopers, Trackers and Bushrangers
Time: 9:30
In this virtual excursion your students will go back in time to the 1880s to share an hour in the life of a mounted trooper (played by a costumed interpreter) as he talks about the difficulties the police faced in overcoming the threat of bushrangers in NSW.
Time: 10:00
The Geology Rocks video conference will look at the dynamic earth forming processes. Students will learn about the layering of lava flows, see if rocks float and learn how to make a gas and find out about the rock cycle. You will also see real specimens and there will be opportunities to ask questions.
Clickfest: Law of the Land: Troopers, Trackers and Bushrangers
Time: 11:30
In this virtual excursion your students will go back in time to the 1880s to share an hour in the life of a mounted trooper (played by a costumed interpreter) as he talks about the difficulties the police faced in overcoming the threat of bushrangers in NSW. The trooper has lots of stories to tell about his life in the bush and his exploits in bringing the bushrangers to justice.
Clickfest: Law of the Land: Troopers, Trackers and Bushrangers
Time: 13:30
In this virtual excursion your students will go back in time to the 1880s to share an hour in the life of a mounted trooper (played by a costumed interpreter) as he talks about the difficulties the police faced in overcoming the threat of bushrangers in NSW.
16 November 2015
Clickfest : K – 2 Science in Art
Time: 14:00
Explore chemistry in colourful art creations you can make in your class! Your class participates in a number of activities as a series of group activities run in class during the video conference. Fizzics Education will provide information on the simple materials required prior to the event date.
17 November 2015
Clickfest: Free Primary TPL Session – Simple science experiments for Staff Development
Time: 15:30
Find out how your primary classroom can be transformed into an interactive science environment without breaking the bank. Learn how to use easily obtainable materials from the local shops to run hands-on experiments that cover chemistry, forces, light and sound.
19 November 2015
Clickfest : Creative chemistry workshop
Time: 10:00
Designed to cover a broad range of chemical concepts that is accessible to students. Kitchen chemistry found at home, physical changes vs. chemical reactions, acids vs bases and indicators to detect them, acid rain, properties of solids, liquids and gases, UV light and glowing chemicals and energy changes.
Clickfest : Creative chemistry workshop
Time: 11:30
Designed to cover a broad range of chemical concepts that is accessible to students. Kitchen chemistry found at home, physical changes vs. chemical reactions, acids vs bases and indicators to detect them, acid rain, properties of solids, liquids and gases, UV light and glowing chemicals and energy changes.
20 November 2015
ClickFest – The Big Issue Classroom
Time: 14:00
The Big Issue Classroom is a social enterprise initiative of The Big Issue. Our online workshops provide students with a “real-life” insight into homelessness, marginalisation and disadvantage, as experienced by thousands of Australians every night.
23 November 2015
Clickfest: Free Primary TPL Session – Simple science experiments for Staff Development
Time: 15:30
Find out how your primary classroom can be transformed into an interactive science environment without breaking the bank. Learn how to use easily obtainable materials from the local shops to run hands-on experiments that cover chemistry, forces, light and sound.
24 November 2015
Clickfest -Human Body… major body systems and senses
Time: 14:00
Students look at major body systems and how the five senses work in this engaging workshop!Where is heat in your body conserved? How do the lungs work? Heart, kidneys, bones, liver and other vital organs.
Clickfest: Free Primary TPL Session – Simple science experiments for Staff Development
Time: 15:30
Find out how your primary classroom can be transformed into an interactive science environment without breaking the bank. Learn how to use easily obtainable materials from the local shops to run hands-on experiments that cover chemistry, forces, light and sound.
25 November 2015
Clickfest: Law of the Land: Troopers, Trackers and Bushrangers
Time: 9:30
In this virtual excursion your students will go back in time to the 1880s to share an hour in the life of a mounted trooper (played by a costumed interpreter) as he talks about the difficulties the police faced in overcoming the threat of bushrangers in NSW.
Clickfest: Law of the Land: Troopers, Trackers and Bushrangers
Time: 11:30
In this virtual excursion your students will go back in time to the 1880s to share an hour in the life of a mounted trooper (played by a costumed interpreter) as he talks about the difficulties the police faced in overcoming the threat of bushrangers in NSW.
Clickfest: Law of the Land: Troopers, Trackers and Bushrangers
Time: 13:30
In this virtual excursion your students will go back in time to the 1880s to share an hour in the life of a mounted trooper (played by a costumed interpreter) as he talks about the difficulties the police faced in overcoming the threat of bushrangers in NSW.
Time: 14:00
Students investigate our Universe and space exploration techniques in this hands-on workshop.What did the big bang really look like? How do stars work? What technological developments were necessary to allow astronauts to work and survive outside of Earth’s atmosphere?
26 November 2015
Clickfest: Weather and Pressure
Time: 09:30
What is air pressure? Why are low and high pressure areas important? How are clouds formed? What is our atmosphere made of anyway?What conditions are needed to cause tornadoes?
Clickfest: Weather and Pressure
Time: 11:30
Overview: Overview: What is air pressure? Why are low and high pressure areas important? How are clouds formed? What is our atmosphere made of anyway? What conditions are needed to cause tornadoes?
Clickfest: 4 Slimes in 30 minutes – Kitchen Chemistry fun!
Time: 14:00
4 slimes in 30 minutes…. how could you go wrong? Join Fizzics Education as we dive into kitchen chemistry in this fun yet educational workshop. Slimes we will investigate are – Non-newtonian fluid, Edible blood slime (gross), Soapy slime and Flubber
Clickfest: Free Primary TPL Session – Simple science experiments for Staff Development
Time: 15:30
Find out how your primary classroom can be transformed into an interactive science environment without breaking the bank. Learn how to use easily obtainable materials from the local shops to run hands-on experiments that cover chemistry, forces, light and sound.
27 November 2015
Time: 9:30
What do sound waves look like? Do soundwaves always travel at the same speed? How does the Doppler effect work? What is resonance? How does a soundwave change with pitch and increasing volume.
Time: 11:30
What do sound waves look like? Do soundwaves always travel at the same speed? How does the Doppler effect work? What is resonance? How does a soundwave change with pitch and increasing volume.
ClickFest – The Big Issue Classroom
Time: 14:00
The Big Issue Classroom is a social enterprise initiative of The Big Issue. Our online workshops provide students with a “real-life” insight into homelessness, marginalisation and disadvantage, as experienced by thousands of Australians every night.
Clickfest: 4 Slimes in 30 minutes – Kitchen Chemistry fun!
Time: 14:00
4 slimes in 30 minutes…. how could you go wrong? Join Fizzics Education as we dive into kitchen chemistry in this fun yet educational workshop. Slimes we will investigate are – Non-newtonian fluid, Edible blood slime (gross), Soapy slime and Flubber
30 November 2015
Clickfest : Light & Colour Science
Time: 9:30
Students learn about properties of light in this fun interactive workshop! Investigate rainbows using the visible light spectrum, plus learn about colour addition and subtractio, Mix creative colour changing chemical concoctions, see illusions and more.
ClickFest – The Big Issue Classroom
Time: 11:30
The Big Issue Classroom is a social enterprise initiative of The Big Issue. Our online workshops provide students with a “real-life” insight into homelessness, marginalisation and disadvantage, as experienced by thousands of Australians every night.
Clickfest : Light & Colour Science
Time: 11:30
Students learn about properties of light in this fun interactive workshop! Investigate rainbows using the visible light spectrum, plus learn about colour addition and subtractio, Mix creative colour changing chemical concoctions, see illusions and more.
Clickfest : Liquid Nitrogen – Properties of Solids, Liquids and Gases
Time: 14:00
Find out how solids, liquids and gases change when rapidly heated and cooled.Smash a squash ball! Shrink a balloon instantly! What happens to living things if they are frozen?How can Newton’s 3rd Law of Motion explain a liquid nitrogen sprinkler?
