Science Demonstrations
Science Demonstrations
All Science Demonstrations are included in the price of Building Admission. We even offer select demos performed in French by request.
Science Demonstrations take place daily on the Science Demo Stage*:
- 11:00 a.m. -- Spectacular Spectrum
- 12:00 p.m. -- Thermal Theatrics
- 1:00 p.m. -- Science Challenge
Watch one demo, or all three, the choice is yours. Each demo ties directly to multiple curriculum connections in the Alberta Science Curriculum.
Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis -- so arrive to your desired showtime early!
Schedule is subject to change without notice.
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Science Challenge
Availability: Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive early!Details
Pit yourself against the likes of Newton, Bernoulli and Ruben with our interactive Science Challenges on the Science Stage. Pull a table cloth out from a fully laden table, spin a full glass of water without getting wet or sing with the correct pitch to make flames dance.
Select Science Demonstrations can be performed in French for School Programs. Please call our Bookings Office to find out when Science Demos will be available in French.
Best Curriculum Fit
Grade 6 Air and Aerodynamics Grade 7 Structures and Forces Description
Pit yourself against the likes of Newton, Bernoulli and Ruben with our interactive Science Challenges on the Science Stage. Pull a table cloth out from a fully laden table, spin a full glass of water without getting wet or sing with the correct pitch to make flames dance. -
Spectacular Spectrum
Availability: Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive early!Details
Explore the magic of colour in this vivid demonstration about our visible spectrum. Let’s get on the same wavelength as we produce colour in spectacular and surprising ways.
Select Science Demonstrations can be performed in French for School Programs. Please call our Bookings Office to find out when Science Demos will be available in French.
Best Curriculum Fit
Grade 1 Topic A: Creating colour Grade 4 Topic D: Light and shadows Grade 8 Unit C: Light and optical systems Description
Explore the magic of colour in this vivid demonstration about our visible spectrum. Let’s get on the same wavelength, as we produce colour using heat, electricity and chemistry. -
Thermal Theatrics
Availability: Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive early!Details
Come watch this scorching and explosive demonstration. Just when you think you can’t stand the heat, we’ll cool you down way past freezing to explore a dizzying range of temperatures in our investigation of the properties of matter.
Select Science Demonstrations can be performed in French for School Programs. Please call our Bookings Office to find out when Science Demos will be available in French.
Best Curriculum Fit
Grade 1 Topic D: Senses Grade 2 Topic A: Exploring liquids
Topic D: Hot and Cold TemperatureGrade 7 Unit C: Heat and Temperature Grade 8 Unit A: Mix and flow of matter Grade 9 Unit: B: Matter and Chemical Change Grade 3 - Topic upon request by teacher Topic D: Hearing and sound Grade 5 - Topic upon request by teacher Topic D: Weather watch Description
Come watch this scorching and explosive demonstration. Just when you think you can’t stand the heat, we’ll cool you down way past freezing to explore a dizzying range of temperatures in our investigation of the properties of matter. -
Weather Wonders
Details
Best Curriculum Fit
Length: 45 minutesGrade 5 Topic D: Weather Watch
Description
We are all affected by weather but do we really understand the principles behind it? This weather demo will investigate high and low pressure systems, warm and cold weather fronts, how clouds form, and much more!