Slapstick Science is best known for offering gang buster assemblies to large (200 to 600) audiences. If your kids don't learn something they'll never forget during our show, we haven't achieved our goal.

Workshops are designed to accompany the assemblies. Slapstick Science workshops offer the students a chanced to further explore the units introduced in the shows with Hands-On demos they conduct themselves.

	Much Work With Little Effort The all-time favorite science assembly where kids learn that with physics, they can do anything! Hoisting 200 pounds (like their principal) over their heads, lifting 1000 pounds of classmates, or throwing the portly Dr. Quark 8 feet high is simply a matter of understanding Kinetic Energy, Potential Energy, Friction, and Simple Machines (pulleys, levers, and screws are demonstrated). 1. Grades: K-6 2. Two show minimum, or 1 show plus 3 workshops 3. 90 minute setup and 60 minute teardown 4. 14 foot clearance required over stage (may need to be in the gym) 5. Show runs 55-60 minutes for K-2nd and 70-75 minutes for 3-6th
	The Notion of Motion This Physics assembly demonstrates why objects behave/move the way do without the use of any numbers. Emphasizes Newton's Laws of Motion and finishes by quizzing the audience as to how each of Newton's Laws is demonstrated if the Slapstick Scientist discharges a fire extinguisher while wearing roller blades. Topics covered include: Scientific Method and Hypothesis, Inertia, Force, Acceleration, Action & Reaction, and Units of measurement. 1. Grades: K-8 2. Two show minimum, or 1 show plus 3 workshops 3. Stage cannot be carpeted 4. 9 foot clearance required over stage (may need to be in the gym) 5. Workshop available by Hector Von Vector
	Combustion A chemistry lecture about fire safety. The chemical foundations of fire are presented such that students can understand what poses fire hazards so they can recognize them and avoid them in real life. This lecture picks up where "Stop, Drop, and Roll" leaves off, explains why that's important, and makes the audience think about the fire triangle. Due to the nature of the topic, while this is still a thrilling and stimulating assembly, the tone is much more somber than any other Slapstick Science offering. 1. Grades: 3-8 2. 45 - 60 minutes 3. Can do with "Kiddie Chem" show 4. Smoke alarms in performance area must be disabled

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