Butler Arts Center
Since 1991, the Butler Arts Center has presented curriculum-based, culturally diverse, fully accessible, and age appropriate performances and programs to all-aged audiences. Live performances and programs enrich audiences with a variety of learning styles and approaches, exposing and introducing
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Doktor Kaboom and the Wheel of Science
Program Description
Doktor Kaboom returns to Clowes Hall and is having trouble picking his favorite science demonstrations, so he’s bringing them all! Unfortunately there are way too many to put in one show. The solution: The Wheel of Science! Doktor Kaboom has built a great big spinning wheel labeled with everything from optical illusions to chemical reactions to a homemade hovercraft, and at least a dozen
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Program Detail
Friday, November 1, 2019
10:00 AM
Clowes Memorial Hall, Butler Arts Center, Butler University
- School Registration Price: Student $8.00, Adult $15.00
- Public Ticket Price: $15.00
*Scholarship applications for schools are available until October.
IDOE STANDARDS
Standard 1 - Physical Science
Standard 2 - Earth & Space Science
Standard 3 - Life Science
Standard 4 - Engineering
SL.1 – Learning Outcome for Speaking and Listening: Develop and apply effective communication skills through speaking and active listening
SL.2 – Discussion and Collaboration: Develop and apply reciprocal communication skills by participating in a range of collaborative discussions
SL.3 – Comprehension: Develop and apply active listening and interpretation skills using various strategies
SL.4 – Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas: Develop and apply speaking skills to communicate ideas effectively in a variety of situations
SL.1 – Learning Outcome for Speaking and Listening: Refine and apply effective communication skills through speaking and active listening
SL.2 – Discussion and Collaboration: Refine and apply reciprocal communication skills by participating in a range of collaborative discussions
SL.3 – Comprehension: Refine and apply active listening and interpretation skills using various strategies
SL.4 – Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas: Refine and apply speaking skills to communicate ideas effectively in a variety of situations
Anchor Standard 7 – Perceive and analyze artistic work: Theatre artists reflect to understand the impact of drama processes and theatre experiences.
Anchor Standard 9 – Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work: Theatre artists apply criteria to investigate, explore, and assess drama and theatrical work.
Anchor Standard 11 – Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding: Theatre artists understand and can communicate their creative process as they analyze the way the world may be understood.
Anchor Standard 11 – Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding: Theatre artists critically inquire into the ways others have thought about and created drama processes and productions to inform their own work.
Supporting Materials
Doktor Kaboom and the Wheel of Science Study Guide
Doktor-Kaboom-and-the-Wheel-of-Science.pdfQualifications
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Cancellation Policy
If a school is cancelled/delayed due to inclement weather on the day of the performance, or an unforeseen circumstance occurs that does not allow your school to attend, please contact the Clowes Hall front desk at (317) 940-9697 after 8:30 AM the morning of the performance. The Education staff is not in their offices on matinee performance days and will not be able to respond quickly to email or their office phone. We will be able to credit your account toward a future matinee performance. Refunds are given if an event is cancelled by the Butler Arts Center.