Science Demonstrations
Dazzling science demonstrations await your students at TELUS World of Science’s Syncrude Science Stage.
| Length | 45 Minutes |
| Group Size | Max 100 students |
| Fee | See Program Fees |
| Available | Friday 9:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 12 noon, 1:15 p.m., 2:30 p.m |
| Best Curriculum Fit | Grades 1 to 9 General Science |
Due to the capacity of the Syncrude Science Stage, classes from different schools may be booked to attend a demonstration alongside your class.
A wide variety of demonstrations are presented on a daily basis explaining science in a fun way.
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Beyond Kitchen Chemistry
Description
Witness chemistry in action as experiments transform materials into new combinations. Learn the fundamentals of chemical reactions, and what makes actions happen. A number of different reaction types will be illustrated, along with crowd favourites that are sure to please and educate.Details
Best Curriculum Fit
Grade 5 Topic C: Classroom Chemistry Grade 7 General: Chemical Properties & Changes Grade 9 Unit B: Matter & Chemical Changes -
Cryogenics
Program Connections: Chilling OutDescription
Using liquid nitrogen, let us show you about the properties of heat and its effect on matter. Experience what occurs when heat is removed from a gas, a liquid, and a solid.Details
Best Curriculum Fit
Grade 2 Topic D: Hot & Cold Temperatures Grade 7 Unit C: Heat & Temperature
Grade 9 Unit B: Matter & Chemical Changes -
Dr. Agar and the Halloween Science Show
Availability: October 25, 26, 27 and 28Description
Looking for a fun activity this Halloween? Join Dr Agar as he makes surprising and fun discoveries about science in this crazy Halloween Science Show. A real treat for all audiences. New location in the Margaret Zeidler Theatre with new imagery and special effects prohected on the full-dome, allowing for a more interactive all-around performance with the audience.Details
Best Curriculum Fit
Kindergarten - Grade 4 General Science Grade 5-12 General Science -
Electricity
Program Connections: Call the Electrician - 90 minutes, Electric Car Garage, Electricity Rules - 90 minutes - ENHANCEDDescription
Using a Van de Graaff generator students will discover the fascinating world of electricity and charged particles. Explore sparks, static electricity, attraction and repulsion in this hair raising demonstration.Details
Best Curriculum Fit
Grade 5 Topic A: Electricity & Magnetism
Topic B: Mechanisms Using ElectricityGrade 9 Unit D: Electrical Principles and Technologies -
Fire & Fury
Description
Come see us light up the stage in this demo on exothermic reactions. We will explore the chemistry resulting from the emission of heat and light. In this demonstration, we use scientific principles to explain some rather amazing phenomena!Details
Best Curriculum Fit
Grade 1-9 General Science Grade 5 Topic C: Classroom Chemistry Grade 7 Unit C: Heat & Temperature Grade 9 Unit B: Matter & Chemical Changes