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4 November 2026
- 02:0102:01, 4 November 2026 Seismometer (hist | edit) [441 bytes] Kaedon (talk | contribs) (Created page with "This a new demo that is still under development. It involves a [https://raspberryshake.org raspberry shake] hooked up to a computer with the [https://raspishake.github.io/rsudp rsudp software] installed. The demo involves explaining what a seismometer is and what it is used for and then asking the audience to stomp their feet to create a mini earthquake. You can even set up a competition between two haves of the audience for more fun!")
- 02:0002:00, 4 November 2026 Non-Burning Money (hist | edit) [5,655 bytes] Kaedon (talk | contribs) (Created page with "As with all fire demonstrations, keep a fire extinguisher nearby as a precaution. This demonstration is a favorite among both presenters and students, and is often requested and performed at all grade levels. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2lwo4Q_6D8 Watch a video of this demo on YouTube!] ==Materials== * Nonburning Solution * Ethanol or Isopropyl Alcohol * Water * Table Salt * Dollar Bill & Cloth * 2 Small Tubs * 2 Large Tubs * Lighter * Tongs ==Safety Precautions=...")
- 01:5501:55, 4 November 2026 Acetone and Styrofoam (hist | edit) [1,254 bytes] Kaedon (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Acetone and Styrofoam is demonstration of a simple chemical reaction that is very portable and effective for stage shows like on the UP trip. ==Materials== * Two large opaque containers (must be made of HDPE to avoid a reaction) * Acetone * Many large pieces of Styrofoam ==Safety Precautions== This demo produces a sticky flammable mixture of dissolved Styrofoam and acetone. Please read the Fire Safety section of the Demonstration Safety page before performing this dem...")
- 01:5001:50, 4 November 2026 Whoosh Bottle (hist | edit) [837 bytes] Kaedon (talk | contribs) (Created page with "A fiery demo about chemistry and pressure. In the whoosh bottle demo you add 15ml to a large water container and then spin the bottle around to spread the methanol around the inside of the bottle. Once the liquid is evenly spread, the gas will evaporate and fill the bottle. Now, set the bottle upright on a solid surface, light a large match and drop it into the top of the bottle. This will result in a large pillar of flame and a loud "Whoosh". You can then explain that t...")
- 01:4801:48, 4 November 2026 Water Balloon Catch (hist | edit) [91 bytes] Kaedon (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Throw some water balloons and catch them with a sheet to demonstrate acceleration and force")
- 01:4801:48, 4 November 2026 Favorite Dixie Cup (hist | edit) [245 bytes] Kaedon (talk | contribs) (Created page with "This pressure demo using many dixie cups to support the weight of a whole person or audience member. Place 100 dixie cups on a wooden board, then place another board on top and stand on that board. Your weight will be spread across all the cups.")
3 November 2026
- 17:5417:54, 3 November 2026 Active Demos (hist | edit) [1,073 bytes] Kaedon (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Here's a list of all the current demos that the Michigan State University chapter of Science Theatre has volunteers trained to perform. If you are scheduling a show please pick demos from this list. We might be able to do other demos that are not on this list, but we would need to train new volunteers. ==Active Physics Demos== * Angular Momentum Chair * Bed Of Nails * Bernoullis Principle * Bottle Blaster * Crush The Can * Magdeburg Spheres * ...")