Superhero Science

Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Youngsters learned about air pressure, lift and other scientific concepts during "Mad Science: How to be a Superhero" at the Sikeston Library Monday. The Science Literacy Education program was made possible by the Summer Reading Grant through the Missouri State Library and the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

The "Mad Scientist" had a full house as he presented his show to youngsters at the Sikeston Public Library on June 15. (Jill Bock, Staff)
In an effort to show the difference between science and magic, a volunteer helped pull some tide from the magic bag.
An air blower and toilet paper helped to demonstrate the concept of lift and to explain how airplanes can fly. (Jill Bock, Staff)
A leaf blower is used to keep a large ball in the air as the use of air pressure is demonstrated. (Jill Bock, Staff)

All eyes are on the ball as the children learn about air pressure.
A trash can filled with smoke from a more machine helps to demonstrate how lungs work.
Volunteers are so sure about how their experiment using plungers will work. (Jill Bock, Staff)
When the air is removed from the discs, youngsters quickly discovered they were unable to pull the discs apart. (Jill Bock, Staff)
Using air heated by a hair dryer, the scientist demonstrates how hot air balloons worked.
The hot air balloon begins its descent as the air cools.