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On the Lighter Side => Science Experiments => Topic started by: Holly McKay on 14/05/2010 13:30:03

Title: Are there any safe science tricks for making a big entrance?
Post by: Holly McKay on 14/05/2010 13:30:03

Holly McKay asked the Naked Scientists:
   
I'm the "mad scientist" at our elementary school and they've asked me to introduce our 1st grade program since their theme is SCIENCE.  Do you have any recommendations to make a grand entrance/exit (e.g. make some mixture that would make a good "poof' or light up something in some big way, smoke effect)... something without any possible danger to the kids on stage with me.  I would appreciate any creative ideas you can offer!!
 
Holly McKay

What do you think?

Title: Are there any safe science tricks for making a big entrance?
Post by: RD on 14/05/2010 19:00:24

What about a combination of sound effects (safe), e.g. ...

sparks ... http://www.freesound.org/samplesViewSingle.php?id=52597

bubbles ... http://www.freesound.org/samplesViewSingle.php?id=95759

Pop ... http://www.freesound.org/samplesViewSingle.php?id=16064

Bang ... http://www.freesound.org/samplesViewSingle.php?id=64346


Press the play triangle on the top left of the waveform panel to hear the sound...

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Strobe lighting is attention-grabbing but there is a chance it could induce seizures ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strobe_light#Strobe_lights_and_epilepsy

Could try (back lit) dry ice (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLO5SJ2uxEE&feature=related) for a visual (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76CNkxizQuc&feature=related) (and sound (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vr4xTRdRH9Q&feature=related)) effects, (Dry ice can explode if in a sealed container (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTP4yp8y_NA)).