The Science of Magic

The Science

of Magic

Grades K-2 & 3-5

On Campus Daytime Assembly

Technical Needs: Clear Performance Area, Parking Close To Entrance, Power Outlet

Set Up Time: 30 minutes

Tear Down Time: 30 minutes

Program Length: 50 minutes

Sessions: Up to 4 a day

"Magic is simply Science done differently!"

Science experiments disguised as magic tricks! In ancient times, magicians wielded tremendous power in society. Today we realize that the magic is simply science done differently. Student’s curiosities are peaked as they explore the science behind the magic. During the show students experience many moments of, "how does he do that?" Better yet, they become the magician and gain understanding of the scientific principles behind the illusions. They are able to make predictions based on observable patterns, and they analyze and evaluate scientific explanations by using logical reasoning. Do you want a program that gets kids interested in optical illusions, forces and motion, physics and chemistry? Kids love Science of Magic because it is fun and entertaining. Teachers love it because it supports science comprehension.

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Texas Science Standards:

112.11 - Science, Kindergarten, Beginning with School Year 2010-2011.
- K.4 - Scientific investigation and reasoning. The student uses age-appropriate tools and models to investigate the natural world.
  - B - use senses as a tool of observation to identify properties and patterns of organisms, objects, and events in the environment.
112.12 - Science, Grade 1, Beginning with School Year 2010-2011
- 1.3 - Scientific investigation and reasoning. The student knows that information and critical thinking are used in scientific problem solving.
  - B - make predictions based on observable patterns
- 1.5 - Matter and energy. The student knows that objects have properties and patterns.
  - B - predict and identify changes in materials caused by heating and cooling such as ice melting, water freezing, and water evaporating.
112.13 - Science, Grade 2, Beginning with School Year 2010-2011
- 2.3 - Scientific investigation and reasoning. The student knows that information and critical thinking, scientific problem solving, and the contributions of scientists are used in making decisions.
  - B - make predictions based on observable patterns
112.14 - Science, Grade 3, Beginning with School Year 2010-2011
- 3.6 - Force, motion, and energy. The student knows that forces cause change and that energy exists in many forms.
  - B - demonstrate and observe how position and motion can be changed by pushing and pulling objects to show work being done such as swings, balls, pulleys, and wagons
  - C - observe forces such as magnetism and gravity acting on objects.
112.15 - Science, Grade 4, Beginning with School Year 2010-2011
- 4.3 - Scientific investigation and reasoning. The student uses critical thinking and scientific problem solving to make informed decisions.
  - A - in all fields of science, analyze, evaluate, and critique scientific explanations by using empirical evidence, logical reasoning, and experimental and observational testing, including examining all sides of scientific evidence of those scientific explanations, so as to encourage critical thinking by the student
112.16 - Science, Grade 5, Beginning with School Year 2010-2011
- 5.3 - Scientific investigation and reasoning. The student uses critical thinking and scientific problem solving to make informed decisions.
  - A - �in all fields of science, analyze, evaluate, and critique scientific explanations by using empirical evidence, logical reasoning, and experimental and observational testing, including examining all sides of scientific evidence of those scientific explanations, so as to encourage critical thinking by the student
- 5.6 - Force, motion, and energy. The student knows that energy occurs in many forms and can be observed in cycles, patterns, and systems.
  - A - explore the uses of energy, including mechanical, light, thermal, electrical, and sound energy