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Science is always "under construction" in the Works Theater, a live showcase of dazzling demonstrations in a one-of-a-kind industrial setting. Taste a frozen marshmallow, see the glow of molten metal or feel the zap of electricity. Unwrap the chemistry of mummies, or launch a fiery rocket into space.
It's all in the Works!
Please note: Some Works Theater programs may contain water-vapor fog, strobe lighting, and loud sounds.
Programs made possible with support from the Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh and the Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh.
Works Theater Shows
It Came From Outer Space!
Blast off to the final frontier! Fiery rocket chemistry launches you to your mission aboard the International Space Station. See if you have the “right stuff” to live and work in microgravity, and learn how space science research makes life better here on Earth. Then count down to the future of spaceflight technology in an explosive hydrogen finale!
Grades 4-8
Capacity: 200
Frankenscience: Mary Shelley's Prophecy
This hair-raising demonstration will spark your imagination! Journey into the legend of Frankenstein as you investigate the history of electricity, and consider the benefits and pitfalls of technological innovation. Feel the zap of electricity from our Van de Graaff generator, and witness the power of one million volts of electricity from our Tesla Coil. Beware! The end is frightfully fun.
Grades 4-8
Capacity: 200
Freeze!
See the chilling effects of super-cold liquid nitrogen on balloons, rubber balls, batteries and more, in this ever-popular set of experiments that show what happens when things get really cold. Taste a frozen marshmallow, and watch as air is liquefied before your eyes!
Grades 1-4
Capacity: 75
Fuel for Thought
Modern civilization depends on fossil fuels for electricity and transportation, but innovation and conservation are essential for a carbon-constrained future. This live lecture presentation discusses several energy technologies and their environmental impact.
Grades 9-12
Capacity: 200
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High Voltage
Step right up for a hair-raising and shocking experience on our Van de Graaff generator. This electrifying show features our Tesla coil and its one-million-volt display of light and sound.
Grades 9-12
Capacity: 200
Presenting sponsor.
Pharaoh's Phrog
Unwrap the mystery of an ancient Egyptian frog prince! Journey through the process of mummification and explore amphibian anatomy. This show includes the partial dissection of a preserved laboratory frog.
Grades 4-8
Capacity: 200
Legends of Fire (March 2009)
The power of fire is revealed with explosive chemistry, colorful fireworks, and red hot molten metal poured before your eyes! Explore volcanoes, wildfires, and the surface of the Sun on our 3-D Magic Planet. Learn about fire safety and the role of fire in industry, transportation, and the environment.
Grades 4-8
Capacity: 200
Light Fantastic
Discover the dazzling science of light! Come on stage for a colorful investigation of how light and pigments interact. This illuminating show features rainbows, lasers, and things that glow in the dark.
Grades 2-6
Capacity: 200
Power Planet
Come on stage as we build the energy plant of tomorrow! Explore fossil fuels and climate change through costumes, colorful carbon chemistry, and our 3-D Magic Planet animated globe. Learn how improved fossil fuel technologies, alternative fuels, and conservation all play a role in providing for our future global energy needs.
Presenting sponsor.
Grades 1-8
Capacity: 200
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