Description:

Hands-on science show where students participate in activities and demonstrations. Flight, pressure, light, sound and magnetism are among the topics covered in this interactive learning experience.

Age Group: 5 to 12

Reference:

Michelle Finnerty, Holy Family National School, Newport, Co. Mayo.

Description:

Create lightning, form rainbows, examine climate change and show the destructive power of extreme weather. This show will involve an interactive presentation covering principles such as atmospheric pressure, convection currents, sound, optics and electromagnetism. Ideal for both science and geography students.

Age Group: 8+

Reference:

Michelle Finnerty, Holy Family National School, Newport, Co. Mayo.

Description:

An entertaining and very interactive 50-minute show which looks at forces and chemical reactions, including Newton's Laws of Motion, acid-base reactions, and gyroscopic force. With a little scientific role play we'll also discover why the moon stays in the sky (with the help of a chicken!) and then throw in some rocket science to boot! Especially suitable for KS2, but can be tailored for older or younger audiences. W5 also offer additional shows. Why not get in touch with them to find what else they have on offer?

Age Group: 5+

Description:

This 50-minute show explores the science behind sound. Open your ears and discover how sounds are made and how they travel. Then close your eyes and be transported to Australia via the weird sound of the didgeridoo. In this show we'll also use technology to transform your voice into a chipmunk's or even a monster's! Through a variety of interactive demonstrations, the show also investigates pitch, loudness and resonance. W5 also offer additional shows. Why not get in touch with them to find out more information?

Age Group: 10+

Description:

Deadly Moons is a one hour interactive art/science presentation. I show the children 10 unusual moons from our solar system. I tell them some facts about these worlds and use language they would understand, not too many facts, more light in nature. Then the children vote on which is the deadliest moon, then they draw that moon. In doing this they learn that there are other moons.they learn that these moons are different. I try to offer black paper and pastels to give them a different visual experience. This activity helps to strengthen their observing skills which is both a science and art practice.

Age Group: 8 to 12

Reference:

http://picasaweb.google.com/skysketcher/IOAtlasEnceladus This work was produced by P4 St Andrews School Blackrock Contact Simon Potterton

Description:

A PowerPoint presentation during which I ask the children questions which explore their knowledge of Art, Music, Science, and Geography. The presentation shows the latest images from the many robotic explorers out there. This talk also gives children a view of Earth from space and explains just how special our home is.

Age Group: 7 to 12

Reference:

Hilary O'Donnell The Dublin Institute of Advanced Studies