When: Monday, April 14, 2008 at 1:00pm ( plan for the event to last approximately 1 1/2 hrs.)
Where: Faith Community Church in Hudson (on Carmichael Road)
Ages: Open (there will be hands on activities for the kids)
Cost: Donations will be accepted to cover the cost of the presenter's travel, etc.
Questions: Contact Jodi Inlow @ 715-425-0122 for more information
What makes your hair stand up when you take off your hat on a cold, winter day? What makes ice skaters spin so fast? What does a sound wave look like? What do electrons look like? Ever wondered how things work? Everyone has been curious about the world at one point or another and young children are especially inquisitive. The Wonders of Physics answers these questions and helps kids figure out how the world around them works.
The Wonders of Physics Traveling Show visits students all around the state of Wisconsin to get kids (and adults!) excited about science. This fast-paced presentation explores the six areas of classical physics: motion, heat, electricity, magnetism, sound, and light. High-impact demonstrations are accompanied by simple explanations that are easy for people of all ages to understand.
The main theme of the show is that physics is the study of motion. Therefore anyone who knows how to move, which is everyone, must already be an expert in physics. The presentation shows students how the energy of motion can be converted into other kinds of energy(i.e. sound, heat, electricity). The kinesthetic nature of the presentation makes it especially suited to young children who learn best through moving around and experiencing science first hand. The audience has an active role in the presentation and volunteer "physics experts" assist the group in discovering the world of physics while helping the students to see themselves as scientists.
Many young children are still learning what science is and have probably never heard of physics. An important part of this program is teaching children what constitutes science (and physics) and how they can explore it in the world around them. Throughout the course of the presentation, students are encouraged to think critically about every day activities and how physics is present in their daily lives. Children leave the presentation excited about physics and look forward to further exploring it in their everyday experiences.
