The Character Lab
A High-Energy Science Show That Builds Better People
Where STEM meets social-emotional learning.
In this unforgettable school assembly, students explore character-building traits through thrilling science demos, comedy, and interactive learning. Ideal for K–6 students, this show brings science and personal growth together in a way kids love—and remember.
Great for:
✅ Elementary school assemblies
✅ STEM enrichment days
✅ SEL and PBIS programming
✅ Library shows and summer camps
🔬Science with a Purpose: Character + Curiosity
This is not your average science show!
Each character trait comes to life through an engaging, grade-appropriate experiment or visual demonstration that makes the message click—and stick.
🧠 Core Character Topics & Demos
✅ Responsibility
Demo: Newton’s First Law – The Egg Drop
When you're responsible, things don’t break down—just like when Newton’s First Law is respected. This classic egg drop demo shows what happens when we fail to support others… and what it takes to catch responsibility before it hits the floor.
🎒 Being Prepared
Demo: Ping Pong Ball Balance
Preparation is everything—whether you're facing the school day or launching a ping pong ball into the air and catching it on your nose! Students learn how being ready (with the right tools and mindset) leads to powerful outcomes.
📚 Being Teachable
Demo: Step Through a Piece of Paper
Can you walk through a hole in a single sheet of paper? With the right approach—yes! This surprising trick helps students understand how being teachable unlocks new perspectives and abilities.
✋ Self-Control
Demo: Tablecloth Pull Challenge
Watch what happens when self-control is used to carefully pull a tablecloth without toppling anything. Then see what chaos comes from losing control! A funny, visual way to show why self-regulation matters.
😊 Attitude
Demo: Van de Graaff Generator (Static Electricity Hair-Raiser!)
Attitude is electric—literally! With this hair-raising demo, students learn how a positive attitude can spark energy and joy in others… or how a bad attitude can zap the room.
💞 Forgiveness
Demo: Interactive magic illusion
Events may occur in one's life that can cause anger, hurt feelings, bitterness and conflict. In this magical demonstration, with a wooden cube that is seemingly tied up with a rope, forgiveness is explored as a means of setting us free from emotional entanglements. A powerful message wrapped in laughter, story, and connection.
🎉 What to Expect
- 45-minute live show tailored for grades K–6
- Audience interaction and volunteer moments
- Loud laughter, hands-on science, and deep life lessons
- Customizable for school-wide assemblies, SEL initiatives, or STEM events