Science Show Database
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Interested in getting a science show to come to your venue? Science shows are a fun way to get your local community involved in Science Week. The following database is compiled so that you can browse through the profiles listed and if you would like them to come to your community centre / library / school etc. you can contact them directly yourself. (The database is not designed as a booking system.)
To navigate the database you can search for shows by subject (e.g. chemistry) or audience type (e.g. primary level) so that you can find the best fit for your event.
Enjoy the fun!
Roadshows by Christine Campbell
Bright Sparks
Description:
This lecture explores electricity – starting with static and what it is, current electricity from the first batteries with frog’s legs through electromagnetism to motors and modern day generators. This show can be adapted to a classroom visit suitable for 3rd – 6th class. During class visits all the children participate in an investigation.
Age Group: 10 to 12
Anyone 4 Science
Roadshows by Christine Campbell
The Mystery Of Flight - Science or Magic
Description:
What is flying? Air air - is there anything there? Is lighter than air flight possible? How do aircraft fly - science or magic? Bernoulli vs Newton - whose theory is correct? Find the answers to all these questions and more...
Age Group: Suitable for All
Science is a Roller Coaster
Description:
Mindless fun or a real life scientific experience? Learn all about energy and forces and perhaps change the way you think about the fairground for ever.
Age Group: Suitable for All
Fantastic Physics
Description:
Can you use physics to lift and adjust, make magnets hover, blow up a bin bag using just one breath, prove there is energy in food, make a teabag fly or use mentos sweets to cause a geyser? Learn all about these 'tricks' and the science behind them.
Age Group: Suitable for All
Roadshows by Christine Campbell
Colourful Chemistry
Description:
Colourful Chemistry is a demonstration lecture in which the colourful side of chemistry is presented. Each colourchanging reaction selected will introduce a different area of chemistry, plotting the history of modern chemistry from Robert Boyle descriptions in the 1660s to today. Slime, density columns, metals and electroplating, flame tests, chromatography, acids, bases and indicators and fluorescence will all be introduced in an exciting, child friendly way.
Age Group: Suitable for 3rd - 6th classes
Anyone 4 Maths
Description:
Let’s dispel the perception that maths is difficult and boring. For many maths is just a jumble of numbers and alien concepts; for others it is a series of interesting patterns, sequences and a source of fascination. This hands-on overview of quirky numbers, predictable primes, fascinating fractions, interesting tables, amazing anagrams, super squares, and perplexing problems aims to awaken an interest in mathematics. Floating bowling balls? Real or imaginary? Use maths to find out! Learn how to make your own calculator. Can you use maths to survive in our hostage game?
Age Group: Suitable for 10 - 15 year olds
