Kaleidoscope Education Series
2022-2023 – SC Johnson’s free, STEM programs are back. You can participate in person from the Golden Rondelle in Racine or via live broadcast to your classroom in communities where we do business! Programs are added frequently throughout the school year – check back often for updates and to submit your request. Take a look at the scheduled programs to plan your KES year.
We are pleased to offer replays of the live programs held earlier this school year. Click on the program title below to access the replay link.
Questions should be directed to: grted@scj.com or (262) 260-3091.
KES Education Program Replays
World-record holder John Collins uses paper airplanes to demonstrate aerodynamic principals with a concentration on fluid dynamics, but without the overwhelming equations. Everyone will learn about and glide ratio, angles, origami and flight, making for a mesmerizing lesson in physics. Click to access this program – you will need to include your school’s name and number of students).
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Through a silly story about a spendthrift Grasshopper, this program focuses on all things related to money! Fiscal topics covered include supply and demand; currency, banks and markets; career choices; and how anyone can become sturdy, financial “ants” rather than hapless “grasshoppers.” Click to access this program – you will need to include your school’s name and number of students).
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Students will be amazed by this educational, unique and fun-tastic science program. A variety of science concepts are covered through experiments in this thought-provoking and entertaining presentation. Click to access this program – you will need to include your school’s name and number of students).
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Your students will love this unique science program as they practice-problem solving skills by working out ways to combine simple machines to construct a mousetrap. Click to access this program – you will need to include your school’s name and number of students).
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Students will learn about aerodynamic drag and friction, kinesthetic awareness, Newton’s Laws of Motion and more in this high-energy program. Click to access this program – you will need to include your school’s name and number of students).
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Experience this operetta by the Florentine Baumgartner Studio Artists. The Barber of Seville tells the tale of a town barber, Figaro, enlisted by the young Count Almaviva to outwit Dr. Bartola for the hand of the beautiful Rosina. The rendition of this masterpiece will be performed in the original Italian, interspersed with dialogue in English. Click to access this program – you will need to share name and number of students to start the program.
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Demonstrations using liquid nitrogen, infrared light, lasers and more will help students understand sometimes complex concepts including inertia, forms of energy and states of matter. Click to access this program – you will need to submit your class details (school/teacher name and number of students) to access this program.
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All magic is comprised of illusions and most illusions are based on scientific principles. Students of all ages will be amazed by this program (and you may even learn a trick to do on your own!). Click to access this program – you will need to submit your class details (school/teacher name and number of students) to access this program.
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This program takes students behind the scenes to earn how magicians use science, technology, engineering and math to trick their audience! Click to access this program – you will need to submit your class details (school/teacher name and number of students) to access this program.
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Bubbledad takes kids through the science of bubbles, exploring chemistry, surface tension, aerodynamics and more! Click to access this program – you will need to submit your class details (school/teacher name and number of students) to access this program.
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This program provides an awesome display of what magnets and conductors can do with energy… from making items float to creating explosions your students will love! Click to access this program – you will need to submit your class details (school/teacher name and number of students) to access this program.
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This exciting science program will astonish your students and leave the motivated to learn more about the often-intimidating field of physics. Click to access this program – you will need to submit your class details (school/teacher name and number of students) to access this program.
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Your students will be amazed while learning about aspects of modern physics as well as heat, electricity, magnetism, and plasma. Click to access this program – you will need to submit your class details (school/teacher name and number of students) to access this program.
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This science program will explore the field of energy and introduce your students to all the forces that surround us. The demonstrations will help make abstract concepts relatable to daily life. Click to access this program – you will need to submit your class details (school/teacher name and number of students) to access this program.
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February Programs
A truly innovative and unique science program where students build on problem solving skills by working out ways to combine simple machines to construct a successfully functioning mousetrap design. Student volunteers will learn about and help demonstrate the workings of the five essential simple machines: the Lever, the Wheel, the Pulley, the Inclined Plane and the Screw.
See the opportunity to watch the replay of this program in the list at the top of this page.
Students will be amazed by this educational, unique and fun-tastic science program presented by Professor Norm. A variety of science concepts are covered through wonder-filled experiments in this thought-provoking and entertaining presentation, which includes a discussion about careers in science!
See the opportunity to watch the replay of this program in the list at the top of this page.
World-record holder John Collins uses paper airplanes to demonstrate aerodynamic principals in this immersive science program. With a concentration on fluid dynamics, students will learn about and get to practice glide ratio, angles, origami, and flight, making for a mesmerizing lesson in physics!
See the opportunity to watch the replay of this program in the list at the top of this page.
March Programs
Through a story about a spendthrift grasshopper, this program focuses on things related to money! Fiscal topics covered include supply and demand; currency, banks and markets; the 2008 meltdown and 2000s housing bubble. Discussion touches on how anyone can become financially sturdy.
See the opportunity to watch the replay of this program in the list at the top of this page.
Students use the scientific method to learn the science behind everyday wonders including sinking and floating. The connection between states of matter and energy – as well as environmental stewardship – will be shared through fun experiments, demonstrations and “magic.”
Click below to make your reservation request:
In-Person requests have closed. Consider choosing a live broadcast time (click link below) or email grted@scj.com with additional questions.
Live-Broadcast requests due on March 18.
April Programs
Undersea explorers take students on a thrilling adventure as they search for and study the great white sharks at Guadalupe Island in Mexico. This program looks at the science of marine biology, with a focus on how sharks adapt to their environment. Specimens are used to demonstrate how sharks are different from bony fish and how sharks use their seven senses.
Due to a high number of reservation requests that came in within days of this program opening up, limited seating is now available. Please choose 11:00am or 12:30pm for In Person or a Live Broadcast option.
In-Person requests due on March 30.
Live-Broadcast requests due on April 11.
Students and teachers will be amazed to see a hot air balloon from this angle – inflated in the Golden Rondelle! A hot air balloon pilot demonstrates the principles and physics behind how balloons work, the history of balloons and things that can be done with balloons. The program combines the excitement of balloons with a wealth of teaching experiences.
Click below to make your reservation request:
In-Person requests due on April 7.
Live-Broadcast requests due on April 18.