After-school science shows are designed to be both engaging and entertaining, combining action with fun!
All after-school programs and workshops run for 45-60 minutes and feature one of our energetic class scientists. Planning programs for after-school groups can be tough since kids have already been in school all day. That’s why the Eric Energy show is ideal — it’s full of action and fun, with lights and sound, music and humor, and it’s educational.
It’s a science show guaranteed to engage every child in the room.
The children will participate in experiments, and the entire group will be amazed as they discover important facts and concepts related to weather, energy, liquids, gases, and more.
Programs are available for students in grades ranging from Pre-K to middle school. Eric Energy primarily provides after-school science shows in the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. areas.
- There is a minimum number of students for each class.
- Classes can be customized.
- All classes are appropriate for grades K-5.
- Some classes may include a take-home experiment.
Does It Matter
Kids will learn about the three states of matter, the fourth state, and materials that don't qualify. They will see dry ice, understand the safety involved, and observe several events. Everyone will participate in a few experiments.
Sound The Alarm
Kids will learn about sound, how it travels, and how you hear it. They will see and participate with a voice changer. Everyone will create
and take home an experiment.
Lasers And Light
Kids will learn about light, the different types, and how you see it. They will see many different laser lights and know the safety precautions.
Everyone will participate in a laser dance party.
We Built This Electricity
Kids will learn about the different types of electricity and how it's made. They will see indoor lightning, a hair-raising experiment, and
a human circuit. Everyone will participate in a few experiments.
Powerful Polymers
Kids will learn about atoms, molecules, and polymers. They will see long-chained molecules, melting styrofoam, and slime! Everyone will get
to make and take home a covered cup of slime.
Loco-Motion
Kids will learn about the science and history of yo-yos. They will see amazing tricks, a human yo-yo, and learn how to yo-yo. Everyone will
participate in a yo-yo workshop.
The Science You Can Eat
Kids will learn about molecular gastronomy or "Food Science." They will observe acid-base reactions and conduct cool experiments. We will make chewing
gum, and everyone gets a piece.
Hydrophobia
Kids will learn that some things are afraid of the water. They will see how some substances do not mix and other cool experiments. Everyone
will create a lava lamp to take home.
Chemistry Creations
Kids will learn about chemical reactions. They will see several experiments and "explosions". Everyone will get an experiment to do at
home.
The Air Up There
Kids will learn about air streams. They will see vortex fog rings and participate in several experiments. Everyone will compete in a vortex
ring competition.