Physics for all ages: Texas A&M Physics Show

The Texas A&M Physics Show started in 2007 and has been attended by 22,000 people since then. We offer 40-50 Shows per year. The target audience for the Physics Show is preK-12. The Show lasts 90 min and consists of three parts: 45-60 min Show in the Auditorium, 20 min interactive Hands-on activities in the lobby, and the depth charge outside. Examples of demonstrations that we share with children include clouds, lightning, and magic bubbles, solid air and liquid oxygen, jet propulsion, levitating superconducting trains and flying toilet paper and many more. The presentation is tailored to groups of different ages and “attention spans”. We’ll discuss pros and cons of starting a similar program and what it takes to run it all year round.