Supernova Balloon

Age

Middle School, High School

Format

Stage Show, Hands-on

Materials

   balloons
   tin foil
   pins 

Safety Precautions

Science Theatre demonstrators must keep the safety of themselves and their audience in mind at all times. All Science Theatre demonstrators must have read through the Safety Training page. The ST Safety Box with first aid kit, fire extinguisher, etc. should always be available to demonstrators. Always wear safety gloves, glasses, and a labcoat if handling chemicals; always perform potentially dangerous demonstrations at a safe distance from the audience; and always keep a very close eye on any volunteers you call from the audience. Add safety information

Be sure not to prick volunteers with pins.

Preparation

Inflate a few balloons and wrap them in a layer of tin foil. (Only one is needed for the demo, but backups are good to have if one pops early.) Have pins on standby.

Demonstration

Writeup in progress, see script on Nuclear Physics Show in the meantime.

What to Say

Writeup in progress, see script on Nuclear Physics Show in the meantime.

Why It Is

Writeup in progress, see script on Nuclear Physics Show in the meantime.