Create 3D standing waves instantly in your hand!
A rail gun in action. The science demo of the decade.
Phosphorescence in action. Capture a shadow on a glow screen.
Clip the World's smallest plasma disk on your belt.
The string with zing will float, walk & curl!
Produce a messy Coke fountain with Mentos candies.
We offer fast paced, hard-to-find Science Shows at your school during
science week, for science incursions, family science nights, PD
sessions and on open days.
- for students aged 5 to 18
- up to 120 students at a time
- 60 to 75 minute sessions
- Enrich your science curriculum
- Special VCE Chemistry themes
- Save on traveling and other excursion costs - incursions from
$3.00 per student - available in Victoria or other venues by arrangement
Click on photos for details of previous Shows
It is essential in today's multi media era to engage students in innovative ways. Our Shows have a solid science base with many interesting, unusual twists. We explore the everyday and ordinary and translate it in a scientific context.
How and why does custard explode? Why is opening a Coke tin related to Boyle's Law? How did McGyver escape jail using a pencil sharpener? How to observe resonance in a metal rod. Boil water in a paper cup. Run an engine using the heat from a cup of coffee or the cold of an ice cream.
The list continues . . .
We have done programs for teachers, students, adults, science centres and corporates. Each program is tailored to the age of the group we are working with. We have presented these shows to groups of as few as 10 and as many as 1200.
Our Shows entertain while they educate. This is Edutainment.
Humour and audience participation is part and parcel of the Show.
The March 2001 report on The Status and Quality of Teaching and Learning of Sciences in Australia indicated that many students felt disappointed by the quality of science education available to them. The main reason being lack of engagement, relevance and connection with their interests and experiences. It is our aim to assist you in engaging students in the physical sciences in a fun and exciting way.
COOL CHEMISTRY
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PHYSICS IS FUN
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EXPLOSIVE SCIENCE
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TOYS & GADGETS
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A real WHIZZ BANG show
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The science of . . .
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We will select from the listed activities above to make presentations age-appropriate and compliment the State Curriculum and Standards Framework. Themes can be mixed and matched to your requirements.
Schools visited during 2006/ 2007:
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What age group ?
5 to 18 years
How many students can attend ?
Per session: Any number from 10 to 90 (or even more if your facilities allow this). We however reserve the right to limit the number of students for safety reasons. Reduced attendance numbers apply with the Science of Explosives Show.
What is required from the school ?
- A demonstration area in a classroom / multi-purpose room / hall
- Three tables or laboratory bench
- An electrical outlet
- Access to the venue beforehand for at least 45 minutes for setting up and 30 minutes afterwards for cleaning up.
- Parking as close as possible to the venue
How safe is the show ?
Safety is of great concern to us. We have extensive experience in bringing these Shows to more than 207 000 people in 13 years without any incident. We do however carry full Public Liability Insurance to a total of $10 Million.
Who does the presentation ?
All Shows are presented by Carl Ahlers, an enthusiastic scientist and educator holding a Masters in Chemistry and Bachelors in Education. He is registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and a proud member of STAV.
$270 per session for the first two sessions per day (60 to 75 minutes
each)
and $250 for all following sessions.
We do require 20 minutes between sessions to re-organize equipment and replenish chemicals. A
session can include an outdoor water rocket launch and a Cola/Mentos
fountain display.
GST and traveling costs in the Melbourne Metro (35 km from CBD) and Geelong areas are included. Other areas: Please enquire
The minimum charge per day is $540 inclusive of GST (two sessions).
If you have 2 sessions of 90 students, the cost is a reasonable $3.00 per student!
For Bookings Go to Our Contact Page, there you will be able to e-mail us and also phone Carl directly to speak in person.
