News from Mad Science: Beat the Heat with Cool Science!

MAD SCIENCE NEWS

Fun Science News June 2009

Birthdays ~ Summer Camps ~ Scouting Badges ~ Exploration Days ~ School Programs

Dear Friends of Mad Science,

Summer camps are running now and kids are having a blast with Mad Science Camp's daily combination of in-class discovery and exploration, outdoor games and physical activities and hands-on applications of the scientific principles presented.

Please check our "Camp Updates" section on the right - for the latest camp news.

Summer Camp Spotlight

Rockin' Rockets returns this summer! Kids have a blast building and launching their own rockets and learning about space travel.

Learn the Rocket Safety Code, so you can always have safe launches. Build your own rocket made of recycled materials.

Launch your own water missile. Experiment with different rocket designs, as you learn what
makes a rocket work.

Start building a new rocket with a payload tube! Build a model Saturn to take home.
Create your own nanorover. Team up with fellow campers in a nanorover relay.

Learn the history of space travel and how some space vehicles work.

And much more....

Download your registration form here

Scientist of the Month

Mark L. Polansky - Commander of Space Shuttle Endeavour

Space Shuttle Endeavour is scheduled to launch on Saturday, June 13th! It will be the 127th space shuttle flight.

Mark Polansky is the mission commander. He graduated from Purdue University with degrees in aeronautics and astronautics. This is his third space flight and he has logged over 618 hours in space. Good luck to the whole crew of the Endeavour this month!

Cool Activity - Help NASA

NASA is asking students from all over the world to send them rocks! Mars scientists- here in Tempe, AZ - will analyze your rock and compare it to the rocks found on Mars! The rocks will be kept in a special collection where scientists from around the world will study them.

Remember to find a rock in its natural setting - not a landscaping rock - a great reason to go on an early morning family hike! Click here for all the details.

Arizona Rocks