Science on the Road

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Nebraska's Hands-On Science Center offers a variety of dynamic Outreach Programs in addition to the Center, Exhibits, Camps, Tours, Activities and Special Events.

SCIENCE DEMONSTRATIONS

     Amazing Bubbles
     Arctic Blast
     Energy Show
     Go Show
     P.S.I.
     Sparks

SCIENCE DISCOVERY

     One Day Event!
     Includes a 30-minute Science Show and the "ZONE"
     The "ZONE" is a large area (such as a gym) filled with
     25-30 interactive Exhibits, Experiments and Hands-On
     Activities for people of all ages to Explore.

FAMILY NIGHT

     An opportunity of students to share their Excitement
     and Enthusiasm with their parents and other guests.
     The Evening begins with a Dynamic Science Show
     and continues with students and parents investigating
     the "ZONE!"

SCIENCE EXPLOSION

     Two Day Event!
     Includes Science Discovery, Family Night and an
     additional day of activities that include a Classroom
     Learning Lab and Student Challenges!

Demonstrations

STOPPING TIME
VideoLightBox Gallery generated by VideoLightBox.com Strobe light physics - Doc Edgerton's magical strobe light is the star of this entertaining and educational half-hour show. Students are encouraged to participate in the fun while they learn about stop-motion photography and other wonders of the strobe. Ever see a balloon pop? Kids in this show do!

P.S.I.
VideoLightBox Gallery generated by VideoLightBox.com Pressure. Systems. Investigations. Investigate the magic of air pressure! This thirty-minute demonstration will explore imploding cans, eggs into bottles and the awesome power of air.

GO SHOW
VideoLightBox Gallery generated by VideoLightBox.com This 30 minute science demonstration explores all types of motion and the forces that make them go. From hand held rockets to hydrogen balloons, we look at all the things that make us move. Fasten your seat belts because this ride will take you places.

ARCTIC BLAST
VideoLightBox Gallery generated by VideoLightBox.com Super Cold Chemistry - Have Arctic Blast learning about the properties of dry ice and liquid nitrogen during this 30-minute long demonstration that proves science can be fascinating. Learn about the incredible freezing power of super cold substances and shatter a frozen tennis ball, have fun!

AMAZING BUBBLES
VideoLightBox Gallery generated by VideoLightBox.com Making bubbles is lots of fun, and educational too, as you will discover during this entertaining 30-minute demonstration designed to reveal the science of bubbleology. What are bubbles made of? Can you change their shape? Why do they reflect light? And best of all, have you ever been inside of a bubble?

SPARKS
VideoLightBox Gallery generated by VideoLightBox.com Sparks fly - and so does the fun - when students meet the Van de Graff generator during this 30-minute exploration of electricity. Participants learn the difference between volts and amps while taking part in simple experiments - some are even a little "shocking" and "hair-raising!"