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E=MC2 the Musical

A creative way to bring science concepts to life through performance.

E=mc2 the Musical is told through songs, dance, raps and re-enactments of the famous science experiment.

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  • A musical for schools that teach science across all year levels.
  • You don’t need to be doing GGSA’s Oz-e-science program to participate in the musical! BUT combine both to fully enhance science learning.
  • The musical reinforces key science concepts in a fun and engaging way.
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  • Boosts science literacy, engaging students across all year levels.
  • Inspires a love of learning through music and storytelling.
  • Celebrates contributions of both famous and lesser-known scientists.
  • Highlights women in science, inspiring and engaging girls in STEM fields.
example of the women in science
  • Features 10 hip-hop, choral and pop-style songs.
  • The story follows four characters who use a time machine to meet iconic scientists like Albert Einstein, Michael Faraday, Emile du Châtelet, Antoine and Marie-Anne Lavoisier, Lise Meitner and Otto Hahn.

Schools receive a comprehensive toolkit!


Script and Music

  • Ready-to-use script.
  • Backing tracks and videos for each song.
  • Artwork to guide costume and set creation.

Costume and Set Design Guides

  • Step-by-step instructions for creating costumes and sets.

E=MC2 Implementation Guide

  • Comprehensive guide to help schools stage the musical with ease..
image of school children in the production

E = mc2 – the Musical is the family engagement component of Good to Great Schools Australia’s Oz-e-science Physics curriculum.

Incorporating music, acted scenes, dance and science experiments, it is delivered as a schoolwide performance involving every student.

 Students and their families are also involved in pre-production activities such as making costumes and props.

Through songs, dance, raps and re-enactments of famous science experiment, the show explains the science behind Einstein’s brilliant achievement.

social and emotional curriculum

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