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Hope CSI: Interactive Science Shows

How They Work

Our interactive science shows can be done in a classroom setting or an assembly setting. Shows typically last 20 to 30 minutes presented by Hope College student volunteers (with supervising faculty) and encourage audience participation when it is safe and appropriate. Each show includes a list of MI Physics High School Content Expectations (HSCEs) that are covered. Please see our list of Classroom Activity Resources that can complement school visits.


List of Interactive Science Shows (click on each for more information)

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The Pressure Show: (back to top)
This shows the force exerted by air molecules using everyday objects (balloons, pop cans, etc) and moves onto the concept of pressure and how it relates to the force by using a large surface area bed of nails. Contact us for more information regarding this show!
Photos and videos coming soon!
General Description
Content Expectation
Scientific Inquiry P1.1A, P1.1E, P1.1f, P1.1g
Basic Forces In Nature P3.1A
Forces P3.1d
*Go here for a complete description of the MI Physics Expectations.

 

The Electrostatics Show: (back to top)

This show covers the basic properties of charges and conductors, shown with the van de Graaff generator. Other electrostatic demonstrations show why it is safe to be in a car during a lightning storm and the concept of lightning rods. Contact us for more information regarding this show!

Click on the picture for a video! More pictures and videos!

General Description
Content Expectation
Scientific Inquiry P1.1A, P1.1E, P1.1f, P1.1g
Electric Charges P3.7B
Electric Charges - Interactions P3.7d, P3.7e
*Go here for a complete description of the MI Physics Expectations.

 

The Temperature Show: (back to top)
The show uses liquid nitrogen to investigate temperature changes in different types of matter. Contact us for more information regarding this show!
Photos and videos coming soon!
General Description
Content Expectation
Scientific Inquiry P1.1A, P1.1E, P1.1f, P1.1g
Kinetic Molecular Theory P4.p1A, P4.p1B, P4.p1C
Heating Impacts C3.3A, C3.3B
*Go here for a complete description of the MI Physics Expectations and here for MI Chemistry Expectations.

 

The Liquid to Gas Show: (back to top)

This show uses liquid nitrogen to investigate the difference between liquids and gases and how much volume they occupy. Contact us for more information regarding this show!

Click on the photo to the right to see more scenes from our show!

General Description
Content Expectation
Scientific Inquiry P1.1A, P1.1E, P1.1f, P1.1g
Heating Impacts C3.3A, C3.3B
Kinetic Molecular Theory P4.p1A, P4.p1B, P4.p1C
Properties of Substances C4.3A, C4.3B
*Go here for a complete description of the MI Physics Expectations and here for MI Chemistry Expectations.

 

Watch here for a new show to be added! Suggestions for curriculum or shows? Submit them HERE!