Frostbite Theater

Welcome to Frostbite Theater, a collection of science videos produced by Jefferson Lab!

Liquid Nitrogen Experiments

Have you ever wanted to play with liquid nitrogen, but didn't happen to have any lying around the house? No problem! We did the experiments and filmed them for your viewing pleasure!

The Balloon Experiment
The Balloon Experiment

Shattering Flowers!
Shattering Flowers!

The Film Canister Experiment
The Film Canister Experiment

The Superconductor Experiment
The Superconductor Experiment

The Rubber Stopper Experiment
The Rubber Stopper Experiment

The Insulator Experiment
The Insulator Experiment

Dry Ice vs. Liquid Nitrogen
Dry Ice vs. Liquid Nitrogen

Shattering Pennies!
Shattering Pennies!

The Flying Ring!
The Flying Ring!

Liquid Oxygen vs. Liquid Nitrogen

Liquid nitrogen not exciting enough for you? How about adding liquid oxygen to the mix!

Liquid Oxygen and Fire!
Liquid Oxygen and Fire!

Paramagnetism
Paramagnetism

Static Electricity Experiments

We hope you'll get a charge out of these shocking experiments!

Opposites Attract and Likes Repel
Opposites Attract and Likes Repel

Thunder and Lightning
Thunder and Lightning

Lightning Rods
Lightning Rods

Van de Graaff Confetti Explosion
Van de Graaff Confetti Explosion

Big Sparks, Little Sparks!
Big Sparks, Little Sparks!

Polar Molecules
Polar Molecules

Bubbles!
How do bubbles react to a Van de Graaff generator?

How Does a Van de Graaff Generator Work?
How Does a Van de Graaff Generator Work?

How to Make Your Own Electroscope!
How to Make Your Own Electroscope!

Experiments You Can Try at Home!

Do you want to do some experiments yourself, but don't happen to have a Van de Graaff generator or your own personal supply of liquid nitrogen? Here are some things you can try that use common household items or materials that are easily obtainable. Parental guidance and supervision is highly recommended!

How to Make a Cloud Chamber!
How to Make a Cloud Chamber

Squealing Dry Ice
Squealing Dry Ice

Monarch Butterflies

Simply an amazing creature! Don't worry... liquid nitrogen is not involved!

Life Cycle of the Monarch Butterfly
Life Cycle of the Monarch Butterfly

Monarch Butterfly Pupation
Monarch Butterfly Pupation

Monarch Butterfly Emergence
Monarch Butterfly Emergence

Just for Fun

Not everything in science has to be an experiment, you know.

Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream
Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream

Behind the Scenes
Behind the Scenes

Season One Blooper Reel
Season One Blooper Reel