PIRATE SCHOOL: The Science of Pirates! (AIE)
Grades 2-5. Commissioned by The Long Island Children’s Museum.
Pre-taped, “on-demand” or live-streamed shows available.
“‘The Science of Pirates” was a huge hit with our students. Who knew learning science was so much fun?!”
— R. Corsi, C.A.P.A The Lincoln Theatre, Columbus, OH
“David had 2000 Pre-K-5th graders on the edge of their seats for the entire hour performance. He tied the STEM curriculum into the performance in a way that engaged and motivated the kids to want to learn more. His humor, use of props and sound effects were top notch! David was easy to work with from beginning to end and I highly recommend his act. Book him! You won't regret it.”
-A. Roellgen, Presenter, Caldwell Arts, Broyhill Civic Centre Theatre, NC
The beloved act "Pirate School: The Science of Pirates!" is a refreshing twist on the "Mad Scientist" show meme. Sailors were early meteorologist, engineers, astronomers and mathematicians. Long before scientists wore lab-coats, sea-farers of all stripes pushed the boundaries of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to help make their lives better.
Much like the questing citizen-scientists of old, students grades K-5 will explore their own rebellious curiosity for science. How is the wind is made? How is a sail is like a wing? What are the forces behind a cannon ball's flight? How did sailors heave and ho such heavy objects? How are navigation, time-telling and map-making all math related? These and other mysteries are revealed and explored during "Pirate School! The Science of Pirates" with immersive audience participation and memorable, grade-appropriate and oversized demonstrations:
Science = Weather (Air pressure, wind, the Bernoulli Effect, etc.)
Technology = The Forces behind a cannon balls flight (The Magnus Effect, Lift, innovation, etc)
Engineering = Simple Machines (The pulley and mechanical advantage, etc.)
Math = Navigation (Fractions, mapping, compasses and clocks, etc.)
Run time 60 minutes without intermisson.
