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Stage Shows
Aerospace: This show explores Bernoulli’s Principle and how
it relates to flight. It starts off with the simple concept of pressure
and flies into discussions of
Newton’s laws and rockets. (7th-12th) |
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Stage Shows
Pressure: Balloons, marshmallows, paper cups, and a bed of
1000 nails, are used to dispel some common misconceptions about force and
pressure. (2nd-12th) |
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Hands-On Workshop
What is an Engineer?: This hands-on, small group workshop
brings the work of an engineer to your classroom. It helps students
to understand their career options in engineering, learn a little science
and have lots of fun. (K-12th) |
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Temperature: Begins with the 3 states of matter and how
heat can change matter from solid to liquid to gas. Students then
observe the changes that occur to various objects when exposed to extreme
temperatures via liquid nitrogen. (2nd-12th) |
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Hands-On Demonstrations
Wind Tunnel * Hover Craft
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Liquid to Gas: This concentrates on liquids and gases
and the different volume that each occupies. (2nd-12th) |
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Strobe: Performed in a darkened room, a strobe together
with some amazing optical illusions. Used to explain the basics of
animation and color mixing. Safety warning - Strobe lights have been associated
with inducing seizures for those who are prone to have them. (K-12th) |
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Stage Shows
Microworld: Using the video microscopy and experimentation,
students are exposed to the tiny world of protozoa and bacteria.
The concept of symbiosis is demonstrated using termites and their microbes.
(3rd-12th) |
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Electrostatics: The basic properties of charges and conductors
are shown using the Van de Graaff generator and some other outstanding
electrostatic demonstrations. (4th-12th) |
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Hands-On Workshop
DNA Cookbook: Students isolate DNA from plant tissue and learn
the basic tools used in molecular biology. Examples are taken from
cloning technology and forensic science. (6th-12th) |
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Electricity: The basics of electricity begins with the
electrostatics, and then moves on to show how flowing electricity works.
Using the Van de Graf generator, an explanation of current, voltage, a
simple circuit, and some fascinating electromagnetism demonstrations.(4th-12th) |
| Ecosystem Diversity: A group of environmental modules
which demonstrate principles of predator/prey interactions, food chains
and adaptations to different ecosystems, are investigated using interactive
games and the scientific method. (K-8th) |
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Hands-On Demonstrations
Air pressure * Bernoulli’s Principle *
Temperature * Electrostatics * Magnetism
Generators * Mechanics * Gravity
Center of Mass * Angular Momentum
Torque * Light & Color Mixing *
Laser & Optics * Sound * Bubbles
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Hands-On Demonstrations
Blind Spot w Eye chart * Color Vision * The Cell
Binocular Vision * Taste Test * Transpiration
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Stage Shows
What is an Experiment: This chemistry-oriented show, designed
for younger folks, introduces the audience to the concept of developing
a theory, then testing it through the use of an experiment. (K-8th) |
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Stage Shows
Human Computer: Students have the opportunity to try and give
instructions to a “computer” to do a simple everyday task. (K-6th) |
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Energy and Thermochemistry: An illustration of the thermodynamics
of chemical reactions, the principles of potential and kinetic energy and
conservation and
conversion of energy. (6th-12th) |
Kitchen Analogy: Computer terms and theories are explained
using the common kitchen as a basis for understanding. (K-6th)
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Acid & Bases: The key concepts of acid-base chemistry
are demonstrated using acid/base indicators and pH scales combined in the
“Rainbow Connection” grand finale. (6th-12th) |
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Hands-On Demonstrations
Towers of Hanoi * Binary Numbers
Hardware Display * Logic Gates
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Hands-On Workshop
Forensic: Students learn what forensic science is all about by solving
a fictional crime with science. Participants use techniques such
as fingerprint analysis, hair and fiber comparisons and serology. (6th-12th) |
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Hands-On Demonstrations
Acid & Bases * Polymers * Surface Tension
Density * Soap Suds
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