Dirtmeister, a PTA sponsored science program presented by the entertaining Dirtmeister himself Steve Tomecek, who is also an accomplished geomorphologist and author of more than 45 science books for children and teachers, brought science to life for students at Willow Road School.
The show, titled "Science Around the House", explores the science behind gravity, air pressure and sound energy in and around our homes. With the use of simple items such as coffee cans, Rice Krispies, mixing bowls and even a toilet plunger in his experiments, Mr. Tomecek showed the students how air pressure helps the toilet flush, how gravity makes juice spill to the floor and how the phaser shooting sounds for "Star Trek" were created using a vibrating metal coil.
The Dirtmeister and his unusual science demonstrations captivated the students and showed how science is applied in everyday life. The Willow Road School wishes to thank the PTA for the program and Mr. Tomecek for his generous donation of autographed books for the school's library.
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