Wee Weather
SOL :1.7, 2.6
Students will collect weather data (temperature, wind and precipitation) provided by simulated weather instruments. They will identify these readings with the actual pattern of weather or climate represented and will choose appropriate clothing for the various weather conditions indicated. Students will learn about the water cycle, and will identify the different types of clouds.
Scheduling Tip: Goes well with the IMAX film Stormchasers! Ask for details on our special Wacky Weather Wednesdays with 13 News!!

Balls, Ramps & Rolling Things
SOL K.1, K.2, K.3, K.4, 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3
Students will explore the world of force and motion, and investigate gravity, magnets and
friction. They will use their senses to identify heavy and light objects. Students will predict how gravity will make objects move, then conduct experiments with ramps to check their
prediction. They will also experiment with magnets and learn how they can move objects.
Scheduling Tip: Goes well with the IMAX film Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun and the traveling exhibit Football! (September 28, 2007 - January 1, 2008).

30-minute demonstrations

Spud SensesNEW!
SOL: K.1, K.2a,b, 1.1
Using a life size, cuddly spud, students will have a great time using their senses! As a face is created out of our friendly "potato," observations will allow students to classify shapes, develop picture graphs, and identify different smells. Simple tools, such as a magnifying glass, help enhance the sensory experience.
Scheduling Tip: Goes well with the traveling exhibit Candy Unwrapped! (February 4, 2008 - May 4, 2008)

Structures
SOL: Science 1.1, 2.1 Math K.11, 2.20, 2.22 Social Studies 2.1, 2.3
Students will identify two dimension (plane) figures, and differentiate between two and three dimension figures. Using pictures and models, students will identify three dimensional figures used in the architecture of ancient civilizations including pyramids (Egypt), columns and arches. They will also identify the use of these basic structures in modern construction. Conducting an experiment, students will first predict the ability of structures to support increased weights, and then observe the result of the experiment.
Scheduling Tip: Goes well with the IMAX film Mysteries of Egypt.

Jr. Mad Scientist
SOL: Science K.1, 1.1, 2.1
The students will observe simple experiments using the scientific method, with emphasis on observation and prediction. The students will identify the states of matter and classify objects within each state, as well as identify and classify two and three-dimensional shapes in order to construct a graph. Using a bell jar, the students will make observations and predictions on the effect of a vacuum on common objects. A balance scale will be used to test the accuracy of weight predictions made only by visual observation.

Space Freeze I: A Cryogenics Demonstration
(Not an Outreach!)
SOL 1.1a, g, 2.1, 2.3
Observing liquid nitrogen, students will learn that matter changes state from gas to liquid as temperature decreases, and from liquid to gas as heat is added. Students will predict and observe the results as air-filled balloons are experimentally submerged in a container of liquid nitrogen. They will observe how liquid nitrogen causes a physical change in water. Students will learn the temperature for the physical change of state of nitrogen between liquid and gas using both Fahrenheit and Celsius scales.
Scheduling Tip: Goes well with the IMAX film Space Station 3D and the program Space Cadets. Plan to visit the new Space Quest: Exploring the Moon, Mars & Beyond gallery.

Time Travelers
Science SOL: 2.5, Social Studies SOL: K.1, 1.6
Help Wanted: Must like Travel and the Unexpected! Travel to the past and future to help our 1607 Jamestown Settler and 2014 Moon Colonist pack their bags. Students will assist these travelers as they recruit crew-members and plan for two very similar explorations to very different worlds. Student participation is encouraged in this entertaining, quantum-leap through four centuries.