Shows bring science to life
Roadshows are among the highlights of Science Week — an opportunity to learn and have fun at the same time. Here are some of the great shows, demonstrations and presentations lined up for Science Week 2007. For more details, see the Science Week calendar of events.
Anyone4Science - Science is a Rollercoaster
The fair is in town, the rollercoaster looks terrifying, but fun! You are in the queue and can't wait for your turn. Is this just mindless fun or is it a real life scientific experience? Join Any4Science at a demonstration lecture to learn all about energy and forces and perhaps change the way you think about the fairground forever.
Or how about the mystery of flight? Humans have always been fascinated by flight. Come along and learn all about how forces and materials determine the possible and the impossible of flying.
The aim is to emphasise the importance of the environment and the animals in it, through fun, inspiring and hands-on learning.
Learn more: www.anyone4science.com
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Think Differently - Dramatic Demonstrations
Think Differently’s “Move It!” is a fast-moving interactive show that explores the forces and energy that are so important to our everyday lives. Come along and
- Jump with “anti-gravity” boots
- Discover if air is stronger than metal
- Travel on a hovercraft to a world with little friction
- Explore the explosive energy behind rockets!
The show uses dramatic demonstrations and lots of interactive techniques to engage all of the audience. It lasts 60 minutes and is designed to create experiences that are both educational and entertaining.
Learn more: www.think-differently.co.uk
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REMEDI - All about how bodies work
Did you know that your body is made up of cells? That genes (not jeans) decide what we will look like? That bacteria lived on earth long before dinosaurs?
Ready Set Bio! is an exciting primary science programme which introduces a hands-on approach to teaching science in the classroom. Developed by REMEDI, a research institute based at NUIG, this interactive and engaging programme supports the 4th - 6th class primary science curriculum.
Learn more: www.remedi.ie
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Science2Life - Sue McGrath AKA “Splooze”
The Science2Life show is an explosive and energetic performance which aims to relate the abstract world of science to everyday objects and experiences. Splooze - our scientist turned magician-of-sorts - will be performing. Beware - volunteers are an essential part of her crazy energetic show and there is a serious danger of... fun!
Erupting volcanoes, indoor snow storms, buckets of oozy and bouncy slime, water disappearing, reappearing, changing colour, musical straws and balloons, vacuum packed volunteers, making and eating of honeycomb and ice-cream. These are just some of the magical experiments designed to wow and captivate visitors to the roadshow. Check out Sue’s book of science magic.
Learn more: www.science2life.com
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The Bubble Show - Guaranteed fun!
Steve Allman has over 15 years of experience delivering leading hands-on educational projects. The Bubble Show is his most popular show, guaranteed to fill any theatre or school hall and have the audience cheering their hearts out.
Over 45 minutes Steve investigates the science behind soap films by blowing bubbles of all shapes and sizes, filling them with smoke and magically getting them to hover in mid air. The show covers simple molecular forces, surface tension, light, colour, density, volume and shapes.
Learn more: www.showmelearning.co.uk
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W5 Science Magic
An entertaining and very interactive 50-minute show which looks at the forces and chemical reactions behind magic tricks, including Newton's Laws of Motion, acid-base reactions, and gyroscopic force. With a little scientific role play we'll also discover (with the help of a chicken!) why the moon stays in the sky and then throw in some rocket science to boot.
Individual shows and items by W5 Science Magic include: Talking Rubbish; Sound's Amazing; The Trouble with Robots and Incredible Edible Sun.
Learn more: www.w5online.co.uk
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The Real Science of the Circus - James Soper
James Soper is a Guinness world-record holder for juggling and performs this spectacular combination of top-quality circus skill and science education. There are other people that offer ‘circus forces’ shows out there but there are none like this! James Soper is a former professional circus performer and a qualified teacher. He brings a truly unique show to Science Week 2008.
Learn more: http://www.jamessoper.co.uk/
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Animal Magic
Animal Magic provides a range of wildlife and natural history road shows for libraries, schools and colleges for any age group. They have been touring schools and libraries for the last nine years here in Ireland.
They give children and teachers an opportunity to see, in action, what they study in natural science and they also open the door to endless possibilities for future project work. They also provide work sheets, if required, to enable you to re-enforce the learning.
Learn more: http://www.animalmagic.ie