Sci Five Shows
When you visit W5 make sure you catch one (or more) of the Sci-Five short demonstration shows. They're educational, entertaining, interactive but best of all they're great fun
JANUARY - HEALTH & LIFESTYLE
The Landfill Time Forgot
What becomes of your rubbish after you throw it in the bin? Peer inside the landfill time forgot and discover the trouble we bury in our landfill sites.
Where's the Harm?
Driving a car or eating a burger? Where's the harm in that? Explore how some everyday activities could be more risky than you think as we consider how our genetic make-up and lifestyle can reduce the risk to our health.
Edward Jenner and the Pus-filled Boil
With the help of a time-travelling cow and some slimy pus we uncover the icky-sticky origin of one of modern medicine's miracles.
FEBRUARY SHOWS - MATHS & PHYSICS
Sum Fun
Find out how to avoid a fashion disaster and how a magic cow can solve your problems. From water pistols to musical instruments, have Sum Fun with some unexpectedly entertaining maths.
Bikewheels & Broomsticks
Is it a science show or a magic show? You decide! Do some tricks, meet a famous scientist and learn why remembering the Laws of Science is as easy as - but more fun than - falling off a bike!
Forces of Float
Expose the secret skills that the Belfast ship-builders have been plying for years- how to make giant metal ships actually float.
MARCH SHOWS - CREATIVITY
Super Structures
In this show we're going to have some fun and play games on the topic of famous buildings and structures. You might even get the chance to build one of your own!
Seeing & Believing
Can you really believe your eyes? Discover how an optical illusion works, and how we manage to trick our brains. Then learn some tricks you can try out at home!
Sound's Interesting
What is sound, and how do we hear it? With the help of some volunteers, and a lot of noise, this show will explain!