The Water Show
This show is a little more ‘academic’ than my other science shows that are aimed more at entertaining with a science focus. The water show is based on one developed with my friends, Michelle Twigg and Brenton Driscoll, both of whom, are pictured above. We created a science show focusing on water as our presentation for Iron Science Teacher 2008. The Water Show as I present it now focuses on properties of water including the three states water is found in, the composition of water, the importance of water and some experiments that you can do with water. Some examples of experiments areas follows
~ an experiment in which water is held precariously over a brave volunteer using mostly differences in pressure and surface tension
~ the molecule game – an activity in which children become the molecules and act out all three states of matter
~ an experiment in which water is put into a can, turned to steam and pressure implodes the can dramatically
~ we experience the excitement of electrolysis and turn water into hydrogen and oxygen – of course, I cause an explosion with the hydrogen
~*depending on the time of year and the setting, the water show can include looking at pond water under a microscope or even an experiment concerning water’s ability to reduce friction (AKA a water slide)
Cost and duration: I charge $200 for a 40 minute show. The Water Show often ends up being longer if your schedule permits, but I guarantee 40 minutes unless we have decided otherwise. Due to the amount of time spent in preparation, shows of less duration are not less expensive.
Deposit Policy: Having had many cancellations in the past, I have a policy requiring a non-refundable deposit of 50% of the cost of the show. Once I have received the deposit, the date and time you have booked is set aside for you. If you have just recently booked, I allow a reasonable amount of time to receive the deposit before I consider another booking during that time slot.
Contact information: I can be reached at 250 361 5461 or you can email me at glennfromx2 AT gmail.com (*substitute @ for the word “AT” – I am trying to avoid spam).
Here are a few pictures of the water show: (I don’t have more photos because I don’t do this show very often and I am usually too busy to take photos.)
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- Somebody is about to get soaking wet!
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- Sorry Science World, I butchered your frisbee, but it was for a good cause – electrolysis!
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- If you look closely, you can see the bubbles of hydrogen and oxygen starting to form.
