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Dear Friends of Mad Science,
Mad Science of Scottsdale is honored to have been chosen as a recipient of the Arizona Small Business Development Corporation's 2009 Success Award. Our success would not be possible without the support of people like you, who recognize the value of programs that we provide to children throughout the valley.
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| Summer Camps |
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Mad Science is excited to bring back the popular Mystery Minds camp this summer! These are just a sample of the activities during the learning-filled week of camp.
Learn all about pollution and what it does to our
planet. Determine what big problems a little
pollution can cause with a lake in a bottle.
Unearth pollution solutions and other ways to
help our planet. Bake nachos with solar power
and make your own recycled paper.
Decipher the world around you as you learn
different ways to send mad messages. Use
Morse code to send secret transmissions to
your friends and to interpret secret messages
from them.
Let your nose be your guide on a trail of
scents. Follow the clues on this aromatic
path. Experiment with natural dyes that you
can find in fruits and veggies. Decorate your
own painters cap with all the colors that nature
has to offer.
Download your registration form here |
| Scientist of the Month |
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Earth Day 2009 
Well, it's not really a scientist, but an important annual science event! The first Earth Day took place in 1970. It was the idea of Senator Gaylord Nelson. It was originally planned as a nationwide demonstration to bring the nation's attention to environmental issues. Over 20 million Americans participated in rallies all over the country on that first Earth Day. Since then, Earth Day has grown. On the 20th Earth Day in 1990, over 200 million people in 141 countries participated. This helped bring about the 1992 United Nations Earth Summit.
Earth Day continues to grow every year, with more people participating in events all around the world.
How will you celebrate Earth Day and help work toward a better environment? Click here for some Arizona Earth Day events. |
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| Cool Experiment |
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In the movies, the "bad guys" always seem to crash through big windows. The glass is actually a special effect created using sugar. Would you like to make your own edible "glass"? If so, here's how:
You will need:
An Adult
Greased baking sheet
1 cup granulated sugar
Non-stick frying pan
Wooden Spoon
1. Place the greased baking sheet in the refrigerator.
2. Pour the sugar into the non-stick frying pan and have an adult melt it over low heat, continually stirring it so that it does not burn (you don't want dirty windows). This should take about 10-15 minutes.
3. Gradually, the sugar will turn light brown and stick together in clumps. Continue stirring until it turns into a thick brown liquid.
4. Pour the liquid onto the now cold baking sheet and set it aside. The liquid will spread out onto the baking sheet and cool. You will now have your single pane of "glass". |
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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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April 13 - 5-7pm
Chick-fil-a
On Germain, Chandler
April 14 - 5 - 7pm
Chick-fil- a
Raintree & 101, Scottsdale
April 18- 10am - 4pm
50 E Civic Center Dr, Gilbert
April 20 - 6:30pm
Fire & Ice Show & Slime making
Gilbert Community Center
130 N. Park, Gilbert
April 24 - 4 - 8pm
Val Vista Lakes Elementary School Fair
1030 N Blue Grotto Dr, Gilbert |
| Mad Science After School Programs |
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MAD SCIENCE AFTER SCHOOL
Join us for exciting, hands-on after school science fun at the following schools starting this month!
Sequoya
Laguna
Copper Ridge
Cochise
Anasazi
DesertCanyon
Cherokee
Noah Webster
Frances Brandon Pickett
Pope John Paul XXXIII
Click here to register. |
| AIMS Study Guide |
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April is AIMS Testing month!
Strand 3 of the AIMS test deals with Science in Personal and Social Perspectives. Students need to describe interactions between humans, natural hazards and the environment; and understand the impact of technology. For example:
Which natural event can dry out plants and cause wildfires?
a. drought
b. earthquake
c. flood
d. tornado
Check next month's newsletter for the answer.
Last month's answer:
b. flowing water
Erosion is the removal of solids, due to transport by wind, water, or ice; by down-slope creep caused by gravity; or by living organisms, such as burrowing animals, in the case of bioerosion.
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