Surprising Science Magic Show KS3+
Can you find the sneaky science behind the tricks and curious objects? This show encourages scientific enquiry and critical thinking skills.
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Overview
This show is packed with science tricks, stunts and puzzles. The presenter Dr Matt challenges the audience to discover the sneaky scientific secrets behind the surprising illusions.
This is not just an awe and wonder show but one that encourages scientific enquiry and critical thinking skills. Along the way the audience will be taught a host of science tricks using everyday household objects that they can go away and try later; extending the learning and providing teachers with lots of follow-up opportunities.
During the show Dr Matt will share his background and love of science.
National Curriculum links: Scientific Enquiry, Forces, Electromagnetism, and Psychology.
Details
- School subject
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- Design and technology
- Engineering
- Maths
- Physics
- Curriculum links
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- Design and technology
- Computing
- Physics: Electricity and electromagnetism
- Engineering
- Physics: Space physics
- Technologies - Craft, design, engineering and graphics
- Sciences - Forces, electricity and waves: Electricity
- Computing science
- Technologies - Craft, design, engineering and graphics: Application of engineering
- Sciences - Planet earth: Space
- Design thinking and engineering
- Physics: Electricity
- Design thinking and engineering: Engineering
- Physics
- Technology & design - Design
- Technology & design - Communication: Use of ICT tools (including 3D modelling)
- Sciences - Forces and energy: Using electricity
- Technology & design - Control: Incorporate control systems in products
- Technology & design - Manufacturing
- Technology & design - Control
- Sciences - Earth and universe: The solar system and universe
- Group size
- Small groups, Whole class, Whole year group, Whole school
Dr Matt specialises in offering assembly based school shows that are fast paced, interactive and full of demonstrations. There's no limit to the audience size as long as the audience can see and hear. Depending upon the acoustics of the room and audience numbers, you may need to provide a PA system and microphone.
- Participation level
- Audience participation
- Duration
- Up to an hour
A show will typically last between 45-60 minutes. The exact length can be tailored to your timetable and audience age. A day booking includes up to 3 performances.
- Cost
- Cost applies
Booking a day visit will typically be charged £800 plus travel from Birmingham. No additional expenses.
- Location
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In-school
- UK-wide
Learning outcomes
- Improve engagement, interest or enjoyment in STEM subjects
- Develop engineering employability skills
- Challenge stereotypes by showing the diversity of disciplines, people and skills involved in engineering
Frameworks
Gatsby benchmarks
The Gatsby benchmarks are a framework for good careers guidance for schools across all of England and in some areas across the rest of the UK. This experience helps your school to reach the following benchmarks:
- 2 - Learning from career and labour market information
- 4 - Linking curriculum learning to careers
EqualEx
- Introduce and Inspire
Essential skills
The essential skills every young person needs to succeed in education and their future career. Find out more at the Skills Builder Partnership. This experience builds the following skills:
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Enrichment framework
- 5 - An accessible and engagement enrichment offer
