Creative Discovery Museum - Parents & Teachers

SCIENCE THEATRE at NORTHGATE MALL

Choose from these Entertaining
and Educational Science Shows:

	Good Vibrations (lower elementary) Discover the requirements for sound and observe sound waves as they change with volume, pitch and complexity. In addition, explore how the science of sound relates to music and instruments. Students have the opportunity to play instruments in Science Theatre bands for impromptu concerts! Download sound-web.pdf for curriculum alignments and pre- and post- visit activities.

	It’s Not Magic, It’s Science (lower elementary) Introduce students to a science laboratory, simple science vocabulary and the idea that anyone can be a scientist. All five senses are engaged as students discover that science often looks like magic, but many magic tricks really use science. Download magic-web for curriculum alignments and pre- and post- visit activities.

	Outer Space (upper elementary) Students probe the solar system and explore the challenges of extended space travel to a planetary neighbor while remaining safely in the laboratory. Download space-web.pdf for curriculum alignments and pre- and post- visit activities.

	Simple Machines (upper elementary) Simple machines may be simple, but they do amazing work. By using levers, pulleys, wheels and axles, inclined planes, screws and wedges, students will understand the relationships between force, load / resistance and work. Students fly, float, twirl, slide and elevate objects throughout the laboratory. Download simple machines-web.pdf for curriculum alignments and pre- and post- visit activities.

	Wonder By Thunder (upper elementary) Wonder no longer about the weather. Students understand the instruments used to forecast weather and investigate the forces that influence our climate and weather. The weather forecast for this program is stormy with clouds, tornadoes, and even lightning! Download weather-web.pdf for curriculum alignments and pre- and post- visit activities.

	What’s the Matter? (upper elementary) Things are always changing in the Science Theatre – especially states of matter! Students see, feel, hear and smell the relationships between states of matter as solids become liquids, liquids become gases, gases become solids and solids become gases. The finale is particularly explosive! Download matter-web.pdf for curriculum alignments and pre- and post- visit activities.

	Shock Theatre (upper elementary) Totally shocking and electrifying demonstrations will literally raise the hair and shock willing participants using a Magneto Generator, a one million volt Tesla Coil and a 7-foot-tall Van de Graff Generator. Students will understand conductors and insulators as well as open and closed circuits as never before! The electric chair is a hands down favorite. Sponsored by EPB Download electricity-web.pdf for curriculum alignments and pre- and post- visit activities.

	Motion Notion (upper elementary) Kids in motion defy gravity, shoot rockets and cannons, race objects of the same and differing masses to explore concepts of Newton’s Laws of Motion and Gravity and their relationships to favorite sports. Download motion-web.pdf for curriculum alignments and pre- and post- visit activities.

	Physical Science Sampler (middle school) Motion, electricity, magnetism, sound, light and heat are the branches of classical physics explored with special emphasis on how they relate to one another. Students are stimulated by shocks, explosions, optical illusions, and bouncing sound. Download physics-web.pdf for curriculum alignments and pre- and post- visit activities.

	Reaction Chemistry (middle school) Elements, compounds and mixtures introduce a wide variety of chemical reactions with eye-popping color changes, explosions and flashes of light. Common substances become better understood in light of their chemical composition. Download chemistry-web.pdf for curriculum alignments and pre- and post- visit activities.

	Laser Light Show (all ages and grades) An introductory program on the science of light covers the full spectrum including visible and invisible light and is followd by fascinating laser imagery set to popular music. Request the newest laster program, select a favorite laser show from years past, pick a show appropriate for young audiences (K-2) or reserve a holiday themed show to get students rockin’ and rollin’ in their seats! Download laser-web.pdf for curriculum alignments and pre- and post- visit activities.

What teachers are saying:

“Science Theatre got our students excited about science!”
“Great hands on participation, quality questioning and reinforcement of prior knowledge!”
“Very engaging format and cool experiments.”
“A wonderfully fun and worthwhile field trip.”
“Students love being a part of the show!”

Science OR Laser Show:
Adults - $5        Students - $3.50

Science AND Laser Show OR 2 Science Shows:
Adults - $8        Students - $5.50

Any 3 consecutive shows:
Adults - $10       Students - $7.50

Make a Reservation: Reservations are recommended 2 to 3 weeks in advance. In the event you cancel a confirmed program with less than one week's notice, you will be invoiced for half of the amount of your group's original reservation. Call 423-875-8522 to make your reservation.

All Science Theatre programs are presented live and run from 45 to 55 minutes in length. The Science Theatre seats 225 people and we try to fill each show. All groups must be accompanied by a parent, teacher or adult leader.

Show Times: Check the calendar for currently scheduled shows you can join. Both Laser and Science Shows during the school year are normally scheduled at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Occasionally shows can be scheduled at other times in order to fit your students' needs. The box office opens 15 to 20 minutes before show time.

Persons subject to seizures should not view bright laser imagery that is used during our Laser Light Show. There are occasional loud noises in some of the shows. If you feel your child will be bothered by these, please take your child out of the theatre at that time so as not to disturb our other guests.

Important Information:

Conveniently located inside Northgate Mall in Hixson, Tennessee off of Highway 153 between I-75 and I-27. The Science Theatre is in a different location than the Creative Discovery Museum, which is in downtown Chattanooga.
Entrance is at the back of Northgate Mall, between Profitt’s and JC Penney. Look for entrance besides Adoption Option.
DIRECTIONS: From AL; Hwy 279 or I-59 North to I-24. I-24 to I-75 North to TN-153N. Cross over Chickamauga Dam. Northgate Mall is 3 traffic lights after the dam on the right. From GA; North on I-75 to TN-153 N. Cross over Chickamauga Dam. Northgate Mall is 3 traffic lights on the right. Science Theatre is located at the rear of Northgate Mall. between the main Proffitts store and JC Penney. Look for entrance beside Adoption Option.
Fast and easy to access with plenty of mall parking.
Food service is available in the mall or a nearby food establishment can be recommended. Food is not allowed in the Science Theatre.
Safety Notice: Individuals subject to seizures should not view laser imagery, bright flashes of slight or be subjected to prolonged exposure to video screens. Some of the shows contain occasional loud noises and explosions. Children bothered by these sounds should sit near the exit doors and be removed from the theatre at the appropriate time.
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Questions? Call 423-875-8522 or fax us at 423-875-0818

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Many Thanks to our Sponsors:
      AmSouth Bank
      EPB
      NewsChannel 9
      Northgate Mall

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