Mad Science- Science Suprise
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Class Description
Bugs!
Kids engross themselves in entomology! They examine authentic insect specimens, update their knowledge of insect anatomy, and match insects to their habitats.
Detective Science
Kids play detective and help crack a case! They inspect fingerprints, mystery powders, ink samples, and teeth impressions. Then, they create a composite from memory.
Earthworks
Kids dig into Earth Science! They uncover rock samples and discover how they formed. They inspect fluorescing minerals, model the moving plates that cause bends and breaks, and learn how sediment stacks.
Movie Effects
Kids discover why science is the real star on the big screen. They create realistic sound effects and toys with 3-D technology, bring motion pictures to life, and sketch a short film.
Science of Toys
What makes toys work? Kids learn about motorized toys and take a spin with kinetic tops. They balance a bird to reveal its center of gravity.
Walloping Weather
Kids become weather-wise and uncover the reason for seasons. They create three-day weather forecasts, stage a statically charged indoor storm, and spot the sun’s invisible UV rays.