Science Demonstrations
 Science demonstrations are offered throughout the
day to the general public on a first-come, first-served basis. Public demonstration times are posted each day at the entrance
of How Things Fly (gallery 109).
Science demonstrations may also be reserved in advance for school groups. Please note that adequate space cannot be guaranteed for school groups during public demonstrations, so reservations are recommended.
Forces Of Flight
Grades: 4–12
Description: Students learn about the basic scientific principles of air- and
spaceflight by seeing what makes a balloon buoyant, testing their
own strength against the air pressure in the gallery, exploring
Bernoulli’s principle, and much more. A teaching poster for
the interactive exhibition How Things Fly will be sent free of charge
with your confirmation. (limit 50 participants)
Make reservations for this demonstration.
Inventing the Airplane
Grades: 4–8
Description: What challenges did the Wright brothers overcome to make the first powered, sustained, and controlled flight? This hands-on demonstration will explore the fascinating events and engineering feats that lead up to this historic moment humans first flew in an airplane. (limit 50 participants)
Make reservations for this demonstration.
Paper Airplane Contest
Grades: 4-8
Description: Explore the concept of “stability” with this fun, hands-on
activity. Students use paper clips to balance their airplanes and
compete against their classmates for a prize. No experience necessary!
All materials provided. (limit 30 participants)
Make reservations for this demonstration.
Space Station Sensation
Grades: 4-12
Description: Chances are that you have heard about the International Space Station.
But what is it? Where is it? Who’s building it, and why? Answers
to these and other questions are provided in this hands-on demonstration. (limit 50 participants)
Make reservations for this demonstration.
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