This Saturday: 4th annual Outdoor Chemistry Magic Show at Carleton University

MESSAGE sent on behalf of CarletonU Chemistry Dept:

We are writing to invite everyone in your school community to our 4th annual Outdoor Chemistry Magic Show at Carleton University. This annual event is part of Science Rendezvous, a national one-day celebration of science with the goal of inspiring Canada's youth to explore and appreciate science. 

The show is this Saturday (May 9th) at Carleton University. Below is a description of the show and the details. A flyer that you can distribute as you see fit (email to teachers, parents, etc., post on Twitter and Facebook) is also attached. Please note that our feedback indicates that most visitors hear about this event through schools so we do genuinely appreciate your efforts to help promote this educational, fun, and free event.

The one-hour chemistry magic show is filled with amazing glow in the dark substances, fantastic colour changes, spontaneous combustion reactions, fluorescent minerals, and much more. In addition, families can get their hands dirty with hands-on activities making slime and using liquid nitrogen to make real ice cream. They can also learn about pleasant and not so pleasant smells and the chemistry of wine and chocolate, as well as see some our demonstrations up close.

The Magic Show

When: Dusk (~8:45 to 9;45 p.m.)

Where: Outdoor amphitheatre between Southam and Paterson Halls, Carleton University campus. Directional signs will posted on campus. In case of inclement weather the show will be held indoors in the basement of Southam Hall.

 

Hands-On Activities

When: 7:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.

Where: Adjacent to the outdoor amphitheatre or in the basement of Southam Hall.

Cost: Free. Donations of cash and non-perishable food for the food bank (suggested donation is $3 or one or two food items per person), as well as donations to fund future activities will be accepted.

Transportation: Parking is available on campus (map, look for buildings SA and PA, located near the bottom left of the map) in lot P1 for a flat fee of $3 for the day. Carleton is also accessible via OC Transpo routes 4 and 7 (note that route 111 does not come to Carleton on weekends) and the O-Train.

For more information, please visit: http://www.carleton.ca/chemistrymagicshow

Sincerely,

Professors Jeff Manthorpe, Bob Burk and Jeff Smith

Carleton University

Department of Chemistry