Can Science School Assemblies Be Interactive, Fun, Magical…and Educational?
Science school assemblies done the right way will get your students excited about STEM and science. But many school assemblies on science aren’t fun at all.
They’re boring. Too much scientific terminology that goes way over the kids’ heads.
It’s true.
A few kids start squirming. They start poking at each other. Then the giggles start. Pretty soon some of the students are making “snow angels” on the gym floor.
They amuse themselves because they’re bored.
All because the science assembly presenter you hired didn’t know how to relate to kids.
That’s where I can help.
A STEM School Assembly Program that Makes Your Students the Stars of the Show!
My 45 minute “Is It Magic or Science?” assembly program gets kids excited about science the moment they walk into the assembly area.
By using colorful backdrops and set pieces, kids are hooked and excited before the show even starts! The “Is It Magic or Science?” set looks less like a school assembly program and more like a game show from Nickelodeon!
But it doesn’t stop there. I will hold your students’ attention with several presentational ‘hooks’ designed to grab the attention of the youngest child and not let go until the end.
How Do I Know This Science Assembly is Good for My Students?”
Let’s face it. You have a lot of choices for school assemblies online. You likely found me doing a Google search. The sad fact is anyone can decide to call themselves a school assembly presenter.
But don’t worry. I’ve been doing this for over 30 years. After delivering science school assemblies in New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, New York, Washington DC, and North Carolina I have a track record that speaks for itself. Even though COVID-19, I’ve been performing and helping schools bring fun assembly shows to their students.
School principals, teachers, PTO/PTA parents, and media specialists love how I interact with students. They praise my ability to mix entertainment with education.
Here’s what one recent client said:
I get reactions like that from every performance I do. Every. Single. Time. And that’s good news for you!
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5 Ways the “Is It Magic or Is It Science” School Assembly will Captivate Your Students…
We are in the digital age. People are used to carrying tiny 24/7 “instant entertainment boxes” in their pockets. Kids are no different.
I never just talk to students. I design my assemblies like a variety show. There’s something new and exciting happening every few minutes. Kids don’t know what’s coming next!
Music & Sound Effects
Silly music, crazy effects, and surprises keep the kids guessing what will come next.
Amazing Experiments
There are incredible science experiments that will cause your students to gas, laugh, point, and (yup, I’m saying it again)
hold their attention.
Join-In Fun
Kids don’t want to listen to some presenters go “blah, blah, blah” while they just sit and watch. Kids (and adults!) learn and retain information better if they are involved. I get over a DOZEN kids onstage to help out with the science!
Hilarious Age-Appropriate Humor
I tell people I relate so well to kids because I have the same maturity level! All joking aside, my school assemblies are funny and entirely appropriate for primary and elementary school-age children. And we learn more when we laugh!*
*Source: helpguide.org
Live or Virtual Options
I have performed this amazing school assembly on science live, in-person in hundreds of schools across the country. With the ongoing pandemic, I have also created a fun virtual version!
“Hey, Is This Just a Magic Show with Science Messages?”
Do you know what I hate?
When a school assembly presenter does a magic show and tries to paste a science message into a magic trick. A magician might float something in the air and then talk about how gravity keeps us on the Earth.
But the kids just saw something float in the air. So, the kids get a confusing message!
That is NOT what “Is It Magic or Science?” is about.
Yes, I’m a magician. You can see the kind of magic I do in my reading school assembly, my math assembly program, and others.
However, in this science show, I don’t use magic.
Why? The science I use is so amazing that I don’t NEED to use magic to hold students’ attention. And it just clouds the message. So, no magic tricks in this assembly… okay maybe just one!
Here are some of the scientific concepts presented in this school assembly:
- Vortex Generator Fun
- Inertia
- Chemical indicators
- Air pressure
- Optical Illusions
- Technology and science
- Centrifugal / Centripetal forces
“Okay, Joe, I’m Interested. What Happens Next?”
Simple. You can get an instant quote for your school right HERE. I perform school assemblies in NJ, NY, DE,. MD, NC, PA, VA, and Washington DC and I offer virtual programs nationwide. Filling out this form will give you the fee information to take to your committee and make a decision.
Questions? Call me at (301) 641-1862 and I’ll answer any question you may have. I look forward to hearing from you soon!
P.S. Here’s more feedback from schools I’ve visited (and one famous television star) …
“Unparalleled entertainment and inspiration for both students and teachers!"
Beth Ide PTA
Springfield Estates Elementary School - Fairfax County, VA
“Joe Romano has a way of engaging students and keeping them focused as he delivers messages about the importance of reading… Highly recommended!”
Harry Walker, Principal
Sandy Plains Elementary School - Baltimore, MD
“Romano is the best assembly performer in the country because he understands the type of assembly that educators are looking for. Joe is better than anyone at keeping kids attention, so important. If you are looking for the best, reach out to Joe Romano!”
Criss Angel
Master Magician and Vegas Headliner
“Your enthusiasm was fun for me to watch. You are really great at maintaining their attention and keeping them engaged. You were constantly testing them for understanding…”
Tammi Bories, Parent, Ph.D. Professor
Department of Kinesiology, Western Illinois University
“Amazing! My kids thought the assembly rocked… but the best part… was when Joe got the kids quiet at the end of the show…this is a teacher's dream! Thank you, Joe Romano!”
Cheryl Vaughn, First Grade Teacher
Twin Hickory Elementary School - Henrico County, VA
“12 years in a row! My students look forward to this every year!”
Allison McConnell, Principal
Drum Point Elementary School - New Jersey