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Weather Wonders - the water cycle, weather, clouds, and more. On Campus Program

Time Frames
During School Day, After School, Summer, Weekend
Formats
On Campus Program
Grades
Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Community/Fam., Talented/Gifted
Standards

Description

A science program about the weather, the water cycle, states of matter and clouds.  Children will find it fascinating to watch the various magic tricks that demonstrate steam, evaporation, snow, and ice. Types of precipitation will be taught as well as information about tornadoes and lightning. Lightning is a form of electricity, and at the shows conclusion, a volunteer will hold hands with Meteorologist Maggie as a low level electrical current passes through them to complete a circuit and light up lights. Maggie's puppet sidekick, Cloudia the Cumulonimbus Cloud, will help teach the students (via Margaret's excellent ventriloquism) about weather and clouds. Her other puppet friend, a drawing of Frosty the Snowman, will magically come to life and help re-inforce key principles in the program. Age K-4th.

Students Will

  • Learn about how tornadoes form and what causes lightning to strike.
  • Book:The Snowflake: A Water Cycle Story by Neil Waldman ISBN 0761323473
  • Book: The Cloud Book by Tomie de Paola ISBN9780823402595
  • Learn to identify the states of matter - solid, liquid, and gas
  • Learn and understand the process known as the water cycle and concepts such as evaporation, condensation, precipitation, ground water and more.
  • See 2 types of puppets in use: 1st, a hand puppet (Cloudia the Cumulonimbus Cloud) will teach what a cumulonimus cloud is. Children will see ventriloquism. A drawing board puppet will also be used to reinforce scientific principles.
  • after the performance make an original artwork using varied media depicting one of the major types of clouds.

Details

Dates: Check entertainers on line caCheck for availability on performers on line calendar: www.calendarwiz.com/dfwfunnybusiness Once you find an opening then email: [email protected] or call 817.980.1760
Times: During school, after school, Spring Break, Summer
Duration: 45 minute program
School Fee: Live on Campus: 2-45 minute programs $525 (half day) or up to 4 or 5-45 minute programs (full day) $950, or 1-45 minute after school program for $325
Minimum Attendance: 25
Maximum Attendance: 100
Bilingual: No
Technical Needs: electrical outlet within 15 feet of performance area
Other Information: To book: Check our on line calendar for availability first: www.calendarwiz.com/dfwfunnybusiness . Once you find an open date or time that works for you, fill out the booking form at www.mcpshows.com or email [email protected] or call 817.980.1760. When calling or emailing, please leave your name, school, phone number, the particular show you wish to have, and the date/time of the program. Technical needs: Electrical outlet 15-20 feet from the performance area. If we are using the stage it should be reserved for our use 1 hour before performance time and 30 minutes afterward. The stage should be pre-cleared no later than 1 hour before show time. Stage lights turned on 1 hour prior to performance.

Scheduling / Booking

Instructions: On-line calendars are available for each separate performer: Margaret Clauder: (Mother Goose, Weather Wonders, Spring is in the Air with Mother Nature, Story of Thanksgiving, The Hero is Within you, Fiesta de Mexico, I Detect a Tale, Ring in the Holidays with Mrs. Claus, After School Balloon Twisting: http://www.calendarwiz.com/dfwfunnybusiness Brett Roberts (Bubbleologist): www.calendarwiz.com/dfwentertainer Dal Sanders: (Magical, Mysterious Suitcase Science Show, Be a Hero- Not a Bully) www.calendarwiz.com/dalcal Cinde Sanders: (Seusology 101- A Celebration of All Things Dr. Seuss) www.calendarwiz.com/cindesanders Or, to help you determine availability of artist call 817.980.1760 or 817.265.5696, to confirm your booking request. You can also fill out a request form at: http://www.mcpshows.com/school_reserve.html
Deadline: Must book a minimum of 2 weeks in advance
Cancellation Policy: Bookings may be cancelled up to two (2) calendar weeks before performance without penalty. Bookings cancelled within two (2) calendar weeks of performance but up to one (1) calendar week before performance may be rescheduled as artist's bookings allow. Bookings cancelled within one (1) calendar week of performance will require balanced paid in full and rescheduling is at artist's discretion.
After School Policy: Teachers are required to remain in room during performance. Artist will discuss and define the seating area and performance area prior to start of performance. Photographs are permitted as well as short video clips. Please tag us on Facebook at: Margaret A. Clauder.

Educational Materials

      Weather Wonders

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