Johns Hopkins Physics Fair

Description

After a hiatus of several years, the William H. Miller III Department of Physics & Astronomy is excited to announce the revival of the Physics Fair. Join a day of fun, interactive exhibits and activities that explore the fascinating world of physics. The fair is a great opportunity for families, students, and community members to learn about physics in an engaging and accessible way.

This year celebrates the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology.

Schedule of Events:

• 11 a.m.: Doors open
• 11:30 a.m.: Physics Challenge Contests (grades K–5, 6–8, and 9–12)
• 12:30 p.m.: Professor Extraordinaire Demo Show
• 2 p.m.: Physics Bowl contest (grades 6–8)
• 3 p.m.: Physics Bowl contest (grades 9–12)
• 4:30 p.m.: Professor Extraordinaire Demo Show
• 5 p.m.: Doors close

Activity Descriptions:

Hands-on science demonstrations will be set up throughout the Bloomberg Center for Physics and Astronomy. Demonstrations will focus on sound and waves, light and optics, mechanics, electricity and magnetism, modern physics, and more.

An engaging demonstration show will be performed twice by a Johns Hopkins professor. See and understand physics principles in action.

The Physics Bowl is a team competition like "It's Academic." Teams can be as large as four students, all of whom must be in the same age group (grades 6–8 or 9–12). Teams compete simultaneously and the results to questions are displayed in real time. Winning prizes include trophies for the schools of the students' teams and certificates of accomplishment for the individual students. Register your team.