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Happy New Year!
We are thrilled to be starting our amazing After School Programs in 25 schools this winter. If your child is interested in participating in exciting, hands-on learning, please check our on line registration page, or check with your school office for more information. |
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| Summer Camps |
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We are working on finalizing our Summer Camp Schedule, and will be at the following summer camp fairs with more information:
Saturday, February 28th: Raising Arizona Kids Camp Fair
10am - 3pm at Tesseract School Shea Campus
3939 E. Shea Blvd, Phoenix 85028
Saturday, March 28th: Arizona Parenting Camp Fair
Chandler Fashion Square Food Court
Sunday, March 29th: Arizona Parenting Camp Fair
Desert Ridge Marketplace
Look for us in the Stage area
We will also be sending out a special Summer Camp Alert when our schedule is complete.
Summer Camp Prices are as follows:
$225 per week - Full day camp - 30 hrs/5 days
$140 per week - Half day camp - 15 hours/5 days
$120 per week - Pre-School camp - 15 hours/5 days
We are happy to take your layaway payments for any camp locations. Just call us at 480-222-2233 to set up your account. |
| Scientist of the Month |
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 Dr. Ellen Ochoa - Deputy Director, Johnson Space Center
Dr. Ochoa earned a degree in physics, a masters of science and then a doctorate in electrical engineering. She is a co-inventor on three patents. She became an astronaut in 1991, and has complete four space flights, spending over 978 hours in space! On her first two missions, the crew was studying the sun and solar energy, and she worked with robotics and satellites. The next two missions were flights to the International Space Station, also working with the Robotic Manipulation System. |
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| Cool Experiment |
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| Lemon Juice "Rocket"
You will need:
An empty, 16 oz plastic soda or water bottle
A cork that fits the water bottle tightly. Wrap cork in tape if needed.  Toilet Paper
Lemon Juice
Baking Soda
Scissors
Water
Funnel
Safety Glasses
You will want to do this experiment outside.
1. Cut a small square out of toilet paper. Put about 1 teaspoon of baking soda in the middle of the square and fold in the sides to make a little packet.
2. Put the funnel into the opening of the bottle and pour lemon juice into the bottle up to about 1/2 inch.
3. Add water to the bottle until it is a little less than halfway full. Remove the funnel.
4. Put on your safety glasses. Drop the baking soda packet into the bottle, cork it and shake!
5. Put the bottle down and stand back!
The cork should shoot high into the air because the baking soda and lemon juice mix together to create carbon dioxide. As the carbon dioxide gas builds up in the bottle, the pressure will push the cork out of the bottle. |
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| Thanks for sharing our fun science news. We look forward to seeing you and your children at an upcoming Mad Science program, party or event!
Your Mad Science Team
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Tues, Jan 6th
5:30 - 7:30pm
Chick-fil-a
1664 S. Stapley Dr
Mesa
Mon, Jan 12th
6 - 7pm
Up, Up & Away Show
Saguaro Library
Phoenix
Tues, Jan 13th
5-7pm
Chick-fil-a
Raintree & 101
Scottsdale
Tues, Jan 20th
5-7pm
Chick-fil-a
Scottsdale Rd & 101
Scottsdale
After School Programs
Starting...Click here for Details! |
MAD SCIENCE NASA AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
Mad Science and NASA have teamed up to bring the excitement and wonder of space exploration to the next generation. With unique hands-on activities, amazing demonstrations and educational take-homes, our Academy of Future Space Explorers Program is truly out of this world! Click here for locations and to register. You can also find our NASA Program in the Kyrene School District starting in February. |
| AIMS Study Guide |
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The AIMS Science Test contains 54 multiple choice questions, and is not a timed test.
The first section deals with Scientific Inquiry. Students need to know how to oberve, ask questions and make predictions.
Which statement below is an observation?
a. The plant has flowers.
b. The plant is very pretty.
c. The plant will grow berries.
d. The plant might be poisonous.
Check next month's newsletter for the answer, and more information on the AIMS test.
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