Assembly Choices:
Dynamic Science Shows
Produced in partnership with PPG Industries 
New! Captain Green’s Time Machine
Content themes: Ecology, Climate Change, Evolution, Conservation, Biology
Science on the Road’s newest program is green like you’ve never seen! Join Captain Green in a riveting quest to save the environment. Travel around the world and back in time as demonstrations and student interaction illustrate the history and science of climate change. Take control of “Spaceship Earth” as you race against time to create a sustainable future! For grades 1–8. More
Ion Jones and the Lost Castle of Chemistry
Content themes: Chemistry, States of Matter, Regional Science
Discover the hidden treasures of chemistry in this action-packed, heart pounding adventure: Ion Jones and the Lost Castle of Chemistry! Team up with chemistry adventure "Ion" Jones and real PPG scientists on a global quest to collect the elements. By the time your students reach the Castle, they will have explored states of matter and observed chemistry in action—from chlorine to combustion. For grades 1–8. More
Fractured Physics
Content themes: Motion, Engineering, States of Matter, Light, Regional Science
Includes interactive demonstrations like shattering panes of automotive glass, standing on light bulbs, and martial-arts board breaking. Plus, you’ll hear from glass artisans and real scientists working at the cutting edge of glass research today. For grades 1–8. More
The Great Color Caper
Content themes: Light, Regional Science, Chemistry, Engineering
In the Great Color Caper, help solve the mystery of the missing colors as you learn about the nature of light, how colors are derived from light and pigments, and how we see and perceive them. Join local scientists from PPG Industries in this fast-paced adventure. For grades 1–8. More
Updated! Space Encounters
Content themes: Solar System, Stars & Galaxies, and Space Exploration
Blast off with us into interplanetary space to experience comets, vacuums, life aboard the International Space Station, and walking on the Moon. For grades K–6.
Fasten Your Seatbelts
Content themes: Motion, Energy, Engineering, Technology, History of Science & Technology
Come along for the ride! Science demonstrations transport you across land, in the air, and into space! We’ll really heat things up when we show you how a steam engine works and demonstrate combustion! Learn about automotive safety, see how transportation technologies have changed over time, and imagine what might be coming next. For grades K–6.
Fire and Ice
Presented by NOVA Chemicals
Content themes: Energy, States of Matter
What happens when things get really hot or really cold? This audience-participation game show pits the Fire Team against the Ice Team in a collection of exciting and explosive visual demonstrations. Students learn about combustion and the fire triangle, then see what happens when things are frozen at 320 degrees below zero in liquid nitrogen. For grades K–8.
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Wild Weather Adventure
Content theme: Weather
This multi-player, life-size board game brings the weather indoors! Explore tornadoes, air pressure, lightning, and other weather phenomena. Test your knowledge about the air around you as we pit one team against another for a highly interactive weather adventure.
For grades K–8.
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Good Vibrations
Content themes: Sound, Technology
Tune your ears into this exciting sound show. Find out about the properties of sound and get involved in making some noise. Learn how sound can move objects and see how sound is inspiring new musical technology. For grades K–8.
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It’s Electric
Content themes: Energy, Electricity
Zap and zing! This electrifying assembly shows how power is created and sent on its way to our homes, schools, and businesses. See a light bulb magically glow without any plugs and have a hair-raising experience on our Van de Graff generator. For grades K–6.
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