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Cartoon Science

The laws of cartoon science state that nothing falls faster than an anvil! Is this true? How does gravity really affect things with different weights?

Join your favourite cartoon characters on a journey to discover the difference between cartoon science and real science.

What are forces and how do they work? Can objects change shape and then return to their original shape? Find out what happens to things when they combust or explode! The show features animated clips, audience interaction and lots of demonstrations of 'real-world' science.

"..the cartoons made the experiments more exciting, showing us that even cartoons can turn into science to be investigated..." Year 6 student

Curriculum Links: Key stage 2

Ideas and Evidence in Science

Thinking creatively
Living and non-living things
Testing ideas using evidence from observation and measurement

Forces and Motion

Gravity, friction, air resistance and equal and opposite reaction
Materials and their properties
How solid objects retain their shape
Combustion

Duration

45 or 60 minute versions available

Suggested audiences

7-11 year olds
Family or mixed age groups
Festivals and events

Requirements

Power sockets
Data Projector
Projector Screen
Two long tables
Speakers or PA
Room that can be darkened