Mad Science can enhance your science program with inquiry-based workshops that meet state and provincial curriculum requirements! Structured as an in-class field trip, a Mad Science workshop is a convenient way to offer students a hands-on science experience without leaving the school. With professional lesson plans, unique equipment and animated instructors, Mad Science workshops offer preschool to sixth grade children truly engaging learning experiences. Dozens of workshop topics are available.
Below is a list of our more popular Workshop offerings:
Kindergarten to Grade 2
Grades 3 to 6
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS -
Ecosystems
Investigate the interconnections present in nature. This workshop will introduce students to the elements of ecosystems. Students will build ecosystem models, explore the elements of energy webs, reflect on how humans impact ecosystems, and use field journals for everyday explorations and more.
Photosynthesis
This workshop provides students with an introduction to photosynthesis, including an understanding of the chemical processes at work in the plant, plant respiration, and the role of plants in food webs.
Matter of Fact
Explore molecules and how they are held together. See the dramatic differences between physical and chemical changes as you mix up a batch of your very own Mad Science Putty to take home.
Electricity
Excite some electrons as you construct some serious circuits during this program all about electricity. Test various materials for conductivity with space-age plasma balls. Finally, create and play an electronic game.
Mischievous Magnets
What makes metal magnetic? What shapes do magnetic fields invisibly form around different shaped magnets? Can compasses really help you to find your way? Discover the answers to these and many more questions about magnets and their fields.
Invention-ation
Who gave us Morse code? How about earmuffs or the light bulb? Children will be guided from observation through presentation on their journey to becoming a great inventor.
Mineral Mania
Recreate the process of rock formation and devise ways to identify and classify rocks and minerals. Experience the thrill of panning for gems; the gems you find, you can take home for further study and investigation.
Black and Blue Oceans
Students will devise and test oil spill techniques in a mock oil spill and learn all about the pollution that plagues the oceans.
Playing with Polymers
Dissolve Styrofoam with a mystery chemical and make your very own slime to take home and experiment with.
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