Lightning Theatre

The Glow Show

Years 3 to 10

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Discover the science of luminosity, including the many ways a glow can be produced.

Students will experience

Visually stunning demonstrations of colour and light
Opportunities to volunteer to be a part of the many demonstrations
Spectacular two-million-volt lightning bolts, created by a gigantic Tesla coil
Coloured flame demonstrations

Students will learn

That light can be reflected, and how we see this phenomenon in everyday life
That materials can be fluorescent
The different ways things can glow: phosphorescence, chemiluminescence, incandescence, and electroluminescence

Other key information

This show aligns with the Colour exhibition

Safety information

Due to the awesome sparks and loud noises that our high voltage demonstrations produce, the Lightning Theatre is not recommended for people who have medical devices including metal implants, pacemakers, cochlear implants and hearing aids. To ensure utmost safety is upheld, please follow the instructions of our friendly Scienceworks staff at all times.

Availability

Terms 2 to 4, Monday to Friday

Duration: 30 minutes

Student information

Years 3 to 10

Minimum 15 students

Maximum 118 students

Bookings

$10 per student + education service fee

Call 13 11 02 or submit an online booking request

School visit information

Lightning Theatre

Presented by a museum educator

Gallery

Person holds three illuminated glow sticks in a variety of colours near their face.

Child with a lightning-touch plasma ball at the 'Glow Show' in the Lightning Theatre at Scienceworks during a Glow Show.

Person waving a light source in each hand to create a circle-shaped light pattern in a variety of colours.

Person waving a light source in each hand to create a circle-shaped light pattern in a variety of colours during the Glow Show at Scienceworks.

Related Excursions

Colour

Exhibition Years 3 to 8

Victorian Curriculum Links

Science Understanding: Physical Sciences (5-6)

light can be produced from many sources; light travels in a straight path, can form shadows, and can be absorbed, transmitted, reflected or refracted by objects VC2S6U08

Accessibility

Please view our accessibility page for general information. Contact our team on 13 11 02 or email us at [email protected] to discuss how we can support your visit.

Museums Victoria Learning Access Fund

The Museums Victoria Learning Access Fund aims to enhance access to our museums (Melbourne Museum, Scienceworks and Immigration Museum), programs and events by offering free or subsidised education programs for eligible schools. Find out more about the fund.