Science Demonstrations


Dazzling science demonstrations await your students at TELUS World of Science’s Syncrude Science Stage. A wide variety of demonstrations are presented on a daily basis explaining science in a fun way.

Length 45 minutes
Group Size Max 100 students
Fee TBA
Available Monday through Friday
9:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 12 noon, 1:15 p.m., 2:30 p.m.

Due to the capacity of the Syncrude Science Stage, classes from different schools may be booked to attend a demonstration alongside your class.

Beyond Kitchen Chemistry

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.

Best Curriculum Fit
Grade 1-9
Grade 5
Grade 7
Grade 9
General Science
Topic C: Classroom Chemistry
General: Chemical Properties & Changes
Unit B: Matter & Chemical Changes

Program Connections
Cauldron Brew Science Lab

Dr. Agar and the Halloween Science Show

Looking for a fun activity this Halloween?  Then join Dr. Agar as he makes surprising and fun discoveries about science in this crazy Halloween Science Show.  A real treat for younger audiences.

Best Curriculum Fit Kindergarten - Grade 4 General Science
Available October 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30  


Cryogenics

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.

Best Curriculum Fit
Grade 1-9
Grade 2
Grade 7
Grade 9

General Science
Topic D: Hot & Cold Temperatures
Unit C: Heat & Temperature
Unit B: Matter & Chemical Changes


Program Connections
Chilling Out Interpretive Program

Electricity

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.

Best Curriculum Fit Grade 1-9
Grade 5

Grade 9
General Science
Topic A: Electricity & Magnetism
Topic B: Mechanisms Using Electricity
Unit D:  Electrical Principles and Technologies

Program Connections
Electricity Rules Interpretive Program
Electric Car Garage Program
Electricity Rules Interpretive Program

Fire & Fury

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!
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Best Curriculum Fit
Grade 1-9
Grade 5
Grade 7
Grade 9
General Science
Topic C: Classroom Chemistry
Unit C:  Heat & Temperature
Unit B: Matter & Chemical Changes

It’s a Gas

In this demonstration we examine the common properties of gases, consider chemical reactions that produce gases as a product, and explore reaction.  Reactions of pure gases.  Students will get a BANG out of this demonstration.
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Best Curriculum Fit Grade 1-9
Grade 5
Grade 7
Grade 9
General Science
Topic C: Classroom Chemistry
Unit C: Heat & Temperature
Unit B: Matter & Chemical Changes


The Light Show

Light is a fascinating physical phenomenon, and when demonstrated in a well-equipped stage show it will delight, entertain, as well as educate students about the physical properties of light.  This demonstration includes the use of lasers, mirrors, and several other optical devices.

Best Curriculum Fit Grade 1-9
Grade 4
Grade 8
General Science
Topic D: Light & Shadows
Unit C: Light & Optical Systems

Program Connections
Let There Be Light Interpretive Program
Umbra Penumba: Shadow Magic! Interpretive Program

Newton’s Physics Fun

One of the most influential scientist in history, Sir Isaac Newton laid the foundation for many branches of modern science and mathematics. This demonstration focuses on Newton’s three Laws of Motion. Students will discover the principles of inertia and momentum, centripetal forces, and action-reaction with the help of a few interesting characters.

Best Curriculum Fit Grade 1-9
Grade 4
Grade 4
Grade 7
General Science
Topic B: Wheels & Levers
Topic C: Building Devices & Vehicles
Unit D: Structures & Forces


Weather Wonders NEW

Why is it sunny or rainy today?  Discover what causes lightening, thunder, and tornadoes.  What are high and low pressure systems?  How are clouds formed?  This weather demo will answer these questions and more!  Your class will receive materials to build psychrometers for determining relative humidity in the air. (Six psychrometer kits per class)

Best Curriculum Fit Grade 1-9
Grade 5
General Science
Topic D: Weather Watch

Program Connections
Weather Watch with Josh Classen

What Puts the Fizz into Soda Pop?

There is a chemist in us all and this demo will prove that with a pop!  Students will discover the science in the ingredients of soda pop, from CO2 to sugar, and be able to taste the results.  Participation is encouraged.

Best Curriculum Fit Grade 1-9
Grade 2
General Science
Topic A: Exploring Liquids
Topic D: Hot & Cold Temperatures

Program Connections
Bubble Fun Interpretive Program
Bubble Bubble Interpretive Program
Molecularium in MZT