Physics Force

[School Performances]

Physics Circus

The Physics Force is a very successful and entertaining outreach program of the  College of Science and Engineering of the University of Minnesota developed to make science exciting and fun for students of all ages, from 5 to 105.  The Force consists of high school teachers and professors from the University of Minnesota School of Physics and Astronomy.  The Physics Force has performed variations of The Circus at Disney's Epcot Center, parts of it were shown on Newton’s Apple and several members have performed demonstrations on the Knoff-Hoff Show, a very successful German T.V. science program.  The Physics Force hopes you will come join them for the fun and excitement (like crushing a 55 gal. steel barrel in a fraction of a second) but don't be surprised when you see how much physics you learn.  

Physics Force goes above and beyond (literally) to educate and entertain. It is the interaction between the Force members -- with their blend of slapstick, prop comedy and science. It is the grand scale and visual excitement of a Physics Force show that brings excitement and wonder to the thousands of K-12 students who see this University of Minnesota program every year. It is the reaction of the crowd. It is those moments of tension and excitement. You have to see and hear the Physics Force to believe it!

Contact Person: Nancy Bresnahan
Contact Page: http://www.physics.umn.edu/outreach/pforce/contact.html
Contact Phone: 612-624-2852
Contact Email: bresnahan [at] physics [dot] umn [dot] edu

Cost per Child/Student: free
Cost per Adult/Educator: free

Minimum Group Size: the individual homeschool family
Maximum Group Size: You may reserve up to 30 seats under 1 name. To reserve more than 30 seats, just use another name.

Target Age Range: ages 5 to 105