Special Effects
Chemistry is everywhere, even in the movies. The activities and articles below take a look behind the scenes and show that science, rather than “magic” produces spectacular effects.
Explore "Behind the Scenes with Chemistry" from National Chemistry Week 2010!
Celebrating Chemistry—National Chemistry Week 2010 (English)
Celebrating Chemistry—National Chemistry Week 2010 (Spanish)
Learn More
- Hollywood Science: Special Effects—The Best & Worst
- Specials Effects Library
- How Smoke Machines Work
- Career as a Special Effects Technician
- Insultingly Stupid Movie Physics