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Program Flyer: Magic and Science
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New York Hall of Science  2008-09 Honorable Mention |
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| Contact Information |
Chris Lawrence clawrence@nyscience.org 47-01 111th street Queens, NY 11368 United States Phone: (718) 699-0005 ext. 319 Fax: (718) 699-1341 |
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| Program Type | Individual Program | |
| Program Rating |
  based on 9 evaluation(s). |
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| Target Audience | Education: Kindergarten, Grade(s): 1, 2, 3, 4, Public Library: Library Patrons, After School Programs, Hospitals and other informal learning centers | |
| Maximum Number of Participants | There is no maximum, but for optimum interactivity, we suggest no more than 30 | |
| Minimum Number of Participants | None | |
| Primary Disciplines | Best Practice, Character Education, Collaboration, Family & Consumer Science, Sciences, Standards, Technology/Information Science | |
| Program Description | Remember as a child seeing your very first magic trick and being in complete awe of what happened. Wondering to yourself how in the world did he/she do that? Now with the help of The Great Osmosis and his magical laboratory, that wonder becomes knowledge. Be apart of an interactive scientific magic show and learn what exactly does magic and science have to do with each other. | |
| Program Format |
1. Introductions and student presentation on one pre-activity. 2. Rising Balloon trick is performed. Students will be introduced to the scientific concept of density during the explanation of the magic trick. 3. The second trick is called Pepper Hypnosis. Students will understand how The Great Osmosis was able to hypnotize pepper in doing whatever he wants. The scientific concept that is discussed here deals with surface tension. 4. For the the third trick, students will be introduced to air pressure. See how a regular index card can prevent water from falling out of a cup. 5. The grand finale trick called Unburning Flame, will discuss the solution created by using alcohol and water. See how this solution will prevent a rag from burning into black crisp. 6. Students will be become honorary magician scientists. 7. Conclusion with a Q&A session and final farewells. |
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| Objectives |
Learning objectives Students will: - Be introduced into various scientific concepts. - Learn the scientific explanation of the magic tricks performed. - Be engaged in an interactive scientific magic show. |
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| National Standards to which this program aligns |
NS.K-4.1 SCIENCE AS INQUIRY As a result of activities in grades K-4, all students should develop Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry Understanding about scientific inquiry NS.K-4.2 PHYSICAL SCIENCE As a result of the activities in grades K-4, all students should develop an understanding of Properties of objects and materials. NS.K-4.5 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY As a result of activities in grades K-4, all students should develop Abilities of technological design Understanding about science and technology |
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| Program Length | 30-40 minutes | |
| By Request |
This program is available by request ONLY |
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| Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees |
By Request Cost: $75.00 By Request Cost with Premium Service: $65.00 What's this? |
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| Cancellation Policy | We will not charge for programs canceled due to nature i.e. snow days. The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 48 hours notice. | |
| Is recording allowed? | No | |
| The Provider broadcasts over |
IP |
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| Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider | We dial school. Optimal IP connection speed 364. Test connection required prior to scheduled Virtual Visit. |
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