Science LIVE!

Matter makes up everything—it surrounds you and can even change its appearance right before your eyes! We will learn about the states of matter, examine some tricky materials that exist between states of matter, make instant “snow,” and cap it all off by observing some colorful combustions using the chemical properties of different elements.

NC Standards Correlation 

In a program that Isaac Newton would have loved to attend, we will explore the fundamentals of physics through live experiments. We’ll talk about forces and motion with some Carolina basketball flair, generate thousands of watts of electricity with our hair-raising Van de Graaff generator, and do the coolest demonstration ever, literally, by observing nitrogen in two phases.

NC Standards Correlation 

For the very young scientists of the world (minimum age of 4 years old), this 30-minute live show will demonstrate some of Morehead’s most exciting science experiments. Participants will learn how we experiment with different materials and see how much fun science can really be in an accessible way.

Energy is everywhere! It gets us moving, lights our homes, and powers reactions around the world! We’ll launch a Galilean cannon to explore mechanical energy, send sparks flying with the Van de Graaff generator, and explore thermal energy by setting off chemical reactions. This show is electric!