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Bubbles and Balloons!

Beautiful bubbles, brilliant balloons and big bangs.

We explore the best bits about bubbles and balloons. From blowing them up to bursting them; discover all the amazing things you can do in between. Can you catch a bubble? Make it last for ever or make it square? Can you stick a pin in a balloon or turn it into a helicopter?

The perfect introduction to science, through these fun demonstrations the pupils can gain a basic understanding of materials and their properties and have their curiosity aroused. The show features audience interaction, lots of demonstrations and is an experience they will remember.






Curriculum Links: Key stage 1

Changing Materials

Investigative Skills

  • Asking how? Why? What will happen if?
  • Using experiences to answer questions

Curriculum Links: Key stage 2

Ideas and Evidence in Science

  • Testing ideas using evidence from observation and measurement

Forces and Motion

  • Gravity
  • Materials and their properties

Duration

30 or 45 minute versions available

Suggested audiences

  • Early years
  • Primary schools KS1 & 2
  • Festivals and events
  • Maximum audience 100

Requirements

  • Two long tables

Links

Click here for record breaking bubbles.

Supporting teachers in Uganda: funds raised £800 out of £800 total
Supporting teachers in Uganda: funds raised £800 out of £800 total

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