SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
Household Chemistry
(Grades 2, 3, 5-7, 9-12) We could not go a day without chemistry. Chemicals are used to purify drinking, make soaps and detergents, and as an ingredient in common household cleaners such as bleach, ammonia, and abrasive powders. Hands-on experiments will assist in learning about mixtures
and solutions, and proper handling of household chemicals.
Standards: 2-4.1; 2-4.2; 2-4.4; 3-4.1; 3-4.2; 5-4.3; 6-5.6; 7-5.2; 7-5.4; 7-5.5; 7-5.6; 7-5.10; PS-4.6; PS-4.8; C-6.5; C-6.6; C-6.7Light and Lasers
(Grades 4, 8, 9-12) While in the Science Theatre, students will be introduced to laser technology, see how lasers work and learn how lasers impact our lives. Explore how the tools on satellites orbiting planetary bodies use all wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum. Find out what scientists hope to learn about the moon’s shadowy areas using ultraviolet wavelengths.
Standards: 4-5.2; 4-3.8; 8-4.10; P-5.4
Mind over Muscle
(Grades 5, 6, 8, 9-12) Can you lift a concrete brick with one hand? It doesn’t take muscle if you know how to flex your mind! Learn how simple machines and basic fundamentals of physics are applied to make everyday tasks easier. Mind over Muscle features several hand-on activities and demonstrations that illustrate how force is multiplied by using pulleys, levers, and other machines. We’ll also talk about Newton’s 3 Laws of Motion, Bernoulli’s principle, and the law of Conservation of Energy. And as for the brick…you just might be surprised at how much you can lift when you put your mind to it!
Standards: 5-1.5; 5-5.1; 5-5.2; 5-5.3; 5-5.6; 6-1.2; 6-5.2; 6-5.4; 6-5.6; 6-5.7; 6-5.8; 8-5.3; 8-5.4; 8-5.5; 8-5.6; PS-5.7; PS-6.1; PS-6.2; PS-6.3; PS-6.4
Science-Technology Tour
(Grades K-12) What is gravity? How is a dugout canoe made? What did astronauts find on the moon? Discover the answers to these questions and many others during this tour.
Take Charge: Electricity
(Grades 3, 4, 9-12) Learn about the origins of electricity and discover how it improves our lives. Students also will have a few (safe) hair-raising experiences in Science Theatre.
Standards: 3-4.3, 3-4.4; 4-5.8; P-4.6That’s Sound Science(Grades 1,3, ) Travel at the speed of sound during this lesson. Learn how vibration, volume, speed, and direction influence sound.
Standards: 1-5.3; 3-5.1; 3-5.5; 3-5.6; 3-5.7; 3-5.8
The Solar System
(Grades 4,8) Students will take a trip through the solar system during this Science Theatre presentation. Exploration is enhanced by computer images and interactive activities.
Standards: 4-3.1; 4-3.3; 8-4.1; 8-4.10The Wonderful Sky
(Grade 1) Young students will be introduced to the sun, moon and planets through live demonstrations and hands-on activities in the Science Theatre.
Standards: 1-3.1; 1-3.2