It's Not Magic, It's Science

Learning can be magical! In this class, students will learn magic tricks and solutions to seemingly-impossible challenges, plus learn the scientific explanations that make them work. In each class, learners will participate in several tricks and challenges that use the principles of science to do something amazing, break down the scientific principles that made each trick possible, and learn how those principles apply to practical purposes in our daily lives. By the end of each session, students will have new magic tricks to wow their friends and family, and new scientific knowledge to impress their teachers, too. Most tricks will simply use household items and school supplies, making it easy for students to learn, practice, and perform their new tricks.

Not-Quite-Impossible Challenges Students will be asked to do something impossible (like make a coin or paperclip float) and learn the science that can actually make it happen.

Magic Tricks Students will see things appear, disappear, and change color right before their eyes — then learn the science that enables them to show off for friends and family.

Radical Reactions Students will see how to make incredible sounds, colors, and actions happen from seemingly simple objects.

Serious Scientific Skills Amidst all the fun, students will learn how these scientific principles apply to the nature and technology that surrounds them.