Large Assembly Programs
The National Science Center's Science To Go Large Assembly Program is a 50-minute, highly interactive program utilizing large-scale museum-quality exhibits that demonstrate several fundamental physical science principles and concepts in a high-energy environment. Trained NSC Demonstrators will take over your gymnasium or auditorium, transitioning it into an interactive, mobile science laboratory.
- Maximum of 300 students
- Allow one hour each for set up and tear down (total of 3 hours)
- Held in school's auditorium or gymnasium
- Electricity required for all shows
- Controlled lighting is required
- Sound system will be supplied by NSC
Arcs & Sparks Assembly Program
Have a hair-raising experience with static electricity using the Van de Graaff generator. Interact with high frequency alternating current from the 300,000-volt Tesla Coil. Discover what causes lightning and how transformers work with our high-powered induction coil. Explore plasma, the fourth state of matter, with a state-of-the-art plasma ball and more.
Cost:$350 for first program and $200 for each additional program
Special Combination Rates:
Half day special rate - $500; includes one large assembly and two small assemblies
Full day special rate - $900; includes two large and four small assemblies
Payment Policy: Payment or a school purchase order is due two weeks PRIOR to the presentation date.
Travel Fees:$.50 per mile for roundtrip distances of 50 miles or more. Meals and lodging billed at $125 per night per person if program necessitates leaving before 7 AM or arriving home later than 8 PM or for multiple days.
Cancellation Policy: A fee of $100.00 will apply to any group who fails to give a minimum notice of two weeks prior to the program date when canceling a program commitment.
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