Arcs and Sparks

This sparktacular show will give your students an electrifying experience that will literally make their hair stand on end. Demonstrations will enable students to learn the shocking truth about the relationship of electricity and magnetism and their impact on matter.

Cool Science

Are you ready to chill? If you are interested in the “coolest” science for your students, then this is a must see program. Liquid nitrogen is used do some chilly science experiments to learn about the states of matter and how matter changes from one state to another. We will use liquid nitrogen to inflate and shrink a balloon, blow the lids off various containers, shatter pennies, and so much more.

Cosmic Voyages

To infinity and beyond! Students will set out on an adventure to discover the wonders of the universe. We will begin the journey on Earth and fly by the sun and other planets before leaving our solar system to learn more about the vast depths of space. Along the way students will also learn about the history and future of space travel as well as have the opportunity to touch a real space tile as it is heated.

Dinosaurs Unearthed 

Are your students curious about the puzzles of paleontology? Join us on a quest to unearth the mysteries of the dinosaurs. What did they look like? What did they eat? How did they live? How were they similar to animals living today? Together we will learn the answers to these questions and many more by experiencing the methods paleontologists use to gather, document, and interpret dinosaur fossils.

Edzoocation

Insects, reptiles, and mammals, oh my! Introduce your students to the world of ecology with an up-close encounter with the animals of the HOSC. Students will learn about the adaptations, behaviors, classification, and habitats of our resident animals.  

Facts of Light

See a rainbow indoors as you learn about light and the electromagnetic spectrum. A demonstration to show how lasers work and how they are useful in conjunction with fiber optics to revolutionize communications, medicine, and many other fields.

Good Vibrations

Discover the science of sound by exploring all the various ways in which it can be created. Students will make music with various types of instruments to experiment with sound waves, pitch, and volume.

Science Extravaganza

Experience this entertaining showcase of the most popular demonstrations from our programs as well as some that are unique only to this one. Test the pH of various household products using cabbage juice, demonstrate the Bernoulli Effect by blowing toilet paper into the audience, become a human gyroscope.

Secrets of Snakes

Join Snake Man Tim and some of his slithery friends for an animal experience like no other. Students will learn about the life history of several snake species and even have the opportunity to see ball, reticulated, and Burmese pythons. Those who are brave may even have an opportunity to touch a snake at the end of the show. Please note that this program is subject to availability and has an additional charge of $50.