1. Science Magic! Jeff Weinert, B.S., Med. jweinert@medicine.nevada.edu

2. What’s important? How many are k-3? How many are 4-6? 7-8? 8-12? Why is science important?

3. What are the downfalls of Science Education? Why is science hard to teach? Preparation Variety of disciplines Materials $$ Contains all the “R’s” Space/storage ???

4. Science Teacher’s Characteristics My inspiration: Tik Liem, Phd. Wrote Invitations to Science Inquiry Enthusiasm High self esteem “To activate others you must first activate yourself” Develop the attitude of “You are Important” Creativity Human

5. Teaching by Demonstration The Discrepant Event The human mind is naturally driven to understand Leon Festinger, who wrote “The Theory of Cognitive Dissonance” back in 1957 had this to consider… 1. The existence of dissonance being psychologically uncomfortable, will motivate the person to try to reduce the dissonance and achieve consonance. 2. When dissonance is present, in addition to trying to reduce it, the person will actively avoid situations and information which would likely increase the dissonance.

6. The good ol’ egg in a jar demo Witness demo Discuss in groups Perform hands on Discuss as a class Tie in concepts http://www.researchsupply.net/bottles.html 1000ml Erlenmeyer = $12.75

7. How to use the Discrepant Event Present Show the event without explanation. Involve Allow students to pair up to explain the event. Interact Students should participate in activities that involve similar concepts with that of the discrepant event. Students should present their explanations Go over concepts and content. Have them summarize in a writing assignment.

8. Use the Kinetic Theory Start Simple Get a periodic table Show how atoms build molecules (make water) Demonstrate: ice to water to steam Have them do it Follow up with the can crushing demo

9. Develop your Events Build your box of goodies Have ready in separate containers Keep a notebook, just for demos. Get some good books! In my opinion Tik L. Liem is the God of Science demos.

10. A Few Easy Demos to Consider Density Floating sodas Gatorade bottles floating egg / carrots Cartesian diver Surface tension Strawberry Baskets How many drops can you get on a penny Then add soap Float needle or paper clips Boil water in a paper cup Balance raw egg

11. Bibliography Educational References Festinger, Leon, “A Theory of Cognitive Dissonance,” Row, Peterson and Co. 1957 Piaget, Jean, “The Child and Reality: Problems of Genetic Psychology” translated by Arnold Rosin, London: Frederic Muller, 1974. Waitley, Denis, “Seeds of Greatness”, Fleming H. Revell Co., 1983.

12. The Ultimate Science Demo Books: Liem’s books have many demos but are hard to find (K-12): Liem, Tik, “Invitations to Science Inquiry 2 nd ed.” − ISBN 1-878106-21-X Liem, Tik, “Supplement to 1 st and 2 nd editions” − ISBN 1-878106-01-5 Other great Demo Books: These ones are more for high school chemistry: Chemical Magic [Paperback] by Leonard A. Ford; E. Winston Grundmeier [Paperback] By: Leonard A. Ford, E. Winston Grundmeier (Editor)Chemical Magic [Paperback] by Leonard A. Ford; E. Winston Grundmeier Chemical Demonstrations: A Sourcebook for Teachers Volume 2 (Chemical... [Spiral-bound] By: Lee R. Summerlin, et alChemical Demonstrations: A Sourcebook for Teachers Volume 2 (Chemical... Chemical Demonstrations : A Handbook for Teachers of Chemistry Vol 1 or 4 [Hardcover [Hardcover] By: Bassam Z. ShakhashiriChemical Demonstrations : A Handbook for Teachers of Chemistry Vol 1 or 4 [Hardcover Chemical Curiosities [Hardcover] by Roesky, Herbert W.; Möckel, Klaus; Russey [Hardcover] By: Herbert W. Roesky, et alChemical Curiosities [Hardcover] by Roesky, Herbert W.; Möckel, Klaus; Russey Physics demo books (simple) 75 Easy Physics Demonstrations by Kardos, Thomas [Paperback] By: Thomas Kardos75 Easy Physics Demonstrations by Kardos, Thomas Turning the World Inside Out and 174 Other Simple Physics Demonstrations... [Paperback] By: Robert EhrlichTurning the World Inside Out and 174 Other Simple Physics Demonstrations... Hands-On Physics Activities with Real-Life Applications: Easy-to- Use Labs and Demonstrations for Grades 8 - 12 (J-B Ed: Hands On) (Paperback)... [Paperback] By: James Cunningham, Norman HerrHands-On Physics Activities with Real-Life Applications: Easy-to- Use Labs and Demonstrations for Grades 8 - 12 (J-B Ed: Hands On)...

13. High School Science (biology, physics, chemistry) Favorite Demonstrations for College Science: An Nsta Press Journals Collection [Paperback] By: Brian Shmaefsky (Editor)Favorite Demonstrations for College Science: An Nsta Press Journals Collection Elementary Magic With Science: Scientific Tricks, Demonstrations, and Experiments for Home [Paperback] By: Walter Brown GibsonMagic With Science: Scientific Tricks, Demonstrations, and Experiments for Home Elementary teacher's classroom science demonstrations and activities By: David E Hennessy (old but loaded with stuff)Elementary teacher's classroom science demonstrations and activities Kids Shenanigans by Klutz Press ISBN 1-878257-41-2 The Usborne book of Science Experiments, by Jane Bingham The Everything Kids Science Experiments Book, By Tom Robinson The Ultimate Book of Kid Concoctions (and 2), by John E. and Danita Thomas Kid Concoctions and Contraptions, by John E. and Danita Thomas