Science in the Movies Keynote Event

The "Science in the Movies" Keynote Event  relates science concepts to exciting movie stunts and special effects as an effective way of getting people interested and excited about science, while teaching basic concepts in a way that no one will forget. The program enhances science mastery, which corrolates to better teaching skills and greater appreciation of science.

Drawing on his background as a stunt and special effects coordinator, he ties the exciting science of movie making to classroom science lessons.

During an engaging and interactive presentation, Wolf performs six stunts, each of which is the basis of teaching several key science and safety concepts. In one hour, he covers virtually all the physical science tested in the TAKS (Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills), including:

• States of Matter
  • Solids
  • Liquids
  • Gases
• Chemical Energy
• Electric Circuits
• Pyrotechnics
• Fire Dynamics
• Mechanical Advantage
• Pressure & Force
• Temperature
• Ultraviolet Light
• Work vs. Effort
• Simple Machines
  • Levers
  • Ramps
  • Wheels & Axles
  • Screws
  • Wedges
  • Pulleys
• Changes in States of Matter
• Properties of Matter
  • Compressability
  • Conductivity
  • Insulation
  • Resistance
  • Viscosity
  • Flammability
  • Reactivity
  • Tensile Strength
• Chemical Reactions
• Thermodynamics
  • Conservation of Energy
  • Conduction
  • Convection
  • Radiation
• A Power Point presentation accompanies the live performance.
  
  Wolf has given this presentation as a keynote or featured event at dozens of science leadership forums, including:
  
  Lawrence Livermore National Lab
  Berkely National Lab Hall of Science
  Math Counts - Austin
  American Physics Association
  Conference for the Advancement of Science Teachers - Houston
  CAST - 04, 05, 06, 07
  Mini-CAST El Paso
  Mini-CAST Austin
  Mini-CAST Euless
  Texas Association for Gifted and Talented - Dallas
  TAGT - San Antonio
  Texas Collaborative for Excellence in Science
  Southwestern University
  University of Houston Teacher Quality Development
  National Science Teachers Association 
  Texas Regional Collaborative for Excellence in Science Teaching
  Texas Association for Gifted and Talented
  San Antonio Science and Math Saturday
  South Central Girls Collaborative Project
  and at hundreds of schools across the country.

UPCOMING FEATURED PRESENTATIONS:

You can find a complete listing at www.scienceinthemovies.com. Feel free to attend any upcoming show to see the program for yourself. The schedule is also posted on the website calendar.

You may also want to check coverage of the presentation from sources including Carole Strayhorn's "Texas Innovator" publication, or KXAN-TV. You can find links to these and many more stories on our website.

Fees for services typically range from $2000 for school based Professional Development Seminars, to $20,000 for for major conferences. Fees may include a CD-ROM with resources and video for every attendee, as well as copies of "The Secret Science Behind Movie Stunts and Special Effects. The Science in the Movies team is always willing to work with your budget to provide the highest level of service we can provide, so don't hesitate to call.

Please feel free to call any time with questions, concerns or unique needs you want addressed.

Our 24 hour customer service number is 512-653-9653.
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