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Welcome to the UCSC Physics Demonstration Room! We are located in Thimann 2, between the two Thimann lecture halls. Here you will find a collection of the physical science demonstrations that UCSC has to offer. Our website is constantly being updated, so keep checking back to see what’s new!

How it Works

First, search the website to find a demo that will fulfill your teaching needs. Demos are listed both by topic (with suggestions as to what class they could be used for) and by course name/number. If you have something specific in mind, but don’t see it explicitly listed on the site, feel free to contact us; there may not be an official page for that demo yet, or we may be able to create a demo to suit your needs.

Once you find the demo(s) that you would like to use in your lecture or lab section, submit a request by filling out the online form. The demo room team will process your request and get back to you as soon as possible.

Demo Room News

Mystery Demos
Mystery demos are demos we have in the demo room, but which are still in the process of getting a page (or we don’t know exactly what they do yet). They are available for use in your classroom, and any insight onto them is welcome.

Raw Materials
Raw materials are things that may not be directly listed with our demonstrations, but can still be used at an instructor’s request.