Description:

'Fun with Science' is an entertaining lecture-demonstration that shows how exciting science can be, and how it is an essential part of everyone's daily life. The presentation consists of about twenty scientific spectacles - which include colour changes (water being changed into 'wine'), cannon fire, optical illusions, coloured flames, disappearing water and appearing foam.

Age Group: 8-18

Description:

Beautiful bubbles, brilliant balloons and big bangs. We explore the best bits about bubbles and balloons. From blowing them up to bursting them; discover all the amazing things you can do in between. Can you catch a bubble? Make it last for ever or make it square? Can you stick a pin in a balloon or turn it into a helicopter? The perfect introduction to science, through these fun demonstrations the pupils can gain a basic understanding of materials and their properties and have their curiosity aroused. The show features audience interaction, lots of demonstrations and is an experience they will remember.

Age Group: 4 to 11

Reference:

Martin Blamey, Careers Wales, martin.blamey@cardiffandvale.org.uk. He organises shows on behalf of schools and has seen several of our performances of our different shows.

Description:

The laws of cartoon science state that nothing falls faster than an anvil! Is this true? How does gravity really affect things with different weights? Join your favourite cartoon characters on a journey to discover the difference between cartoon science and real science. What are forces and how do they work? Can objects change shape and then return to their original shape? Find out what happens to things when they combust or explode! The show features animated clips, audience interaction and lots of demonstrations of 'real-world' science.

Age Group: 7 to 11

Reference:

Martin Blamey, Careers Wales, martin.blamey@cardiffandvale.org.uk. He organises shows on behalf of schools and has seen several of our performances of our different shows.

Description:

From the moment you leave the starting blocks, your sporting ability can be affected by science. How do people balance, and what makes them fall over? What happens when a ball bounces, and why do balls have different surfaces? How is friction useful in sport and how do we use science to protect us from injury? Watch plastic cups loop-the loop, and try to spot the trick in the game of crazy cricket. Dare you sit on a seat of nails?

Age Group: 7 to 14

Reference:

Martin Blamey, Careers Wales, martin.blamey@cardiffandvale.org.uk. He organises shows on behalf of schools and has seen several of our performances of our different shows.

Description:

The Physics show is designed to inspire students to take physics in the Leaving Certificate. We use safe household items to demonstrate various physics principles found within the current junior and senior curriculum. We cover areas such as; Pressure, Flight, Density, Waves, Light and Magnetism. This show is a mixture of multimedia presentations, experimental demonstrations and group participation.

Age Group: 12+

Reference:

Liam Harkin, Carndonagh community college, Carndonagh, Co. Donegal

Description:

Explore the excitement of rocket science! Discover the history of the earliest designs to today's most advanced rockets. Work in a dedicated mission-control team to simulate the real experience of a rocket launch. Design rocket experiments using the science of rocket propulsion and aerodynamics to achieve maximum height.

Age Group: 8 to 18

Reference:

Anthony Carolan, Ursuline College, Sligo, Co. Sligo