Supernova Balloon
Age
[edit]Middle School, High School
Format
[edit]Stage Show, Hands-on
Materials
[edit]balloons tin foil pins
Safety Precautions
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Writeup in progress, see script on Nuclear Physics Show in the meantime.
What to Say
[edit]Writeup in progress, see script on Nuclear Physics Show in the meantime.
Why It Is
[edit]Writeup in progress, see script on Nuclear Physics Show in the meantime.