 We spark imaginative learning in your classroom, library, or scout troop!
Our Workshops, or in-class field trips, are hands-on, minds-on one-hour science programs that enable children to work closely with a Mad Scientist and explore a variety of science topics through fun experiments, activities, and discussions.
With topics ranging from rocketry and magnets to polymers and electricity, kids become turned on to the science that is around them every day and realize it's COOL!
Our fun and fully-trained instructors come to you with all the materials necessary to run our dynamic programs!
For more information, see below or contact us!
Workshop
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are the Workshops held?
Wherever your kids are! We come to you, whether it's to your classroom, your library, or your home.
"As always, the Mad Scientists are such wonderful, engaging instructors! They know how to speak age-appropriately, and they implement each activity smoothly.” – St. Thomas Regional School, Providence, RI
Are Workshops only offered at certain times or on certain days?
Nope! We're available morning, evening, weekday, or weekends. If your kids are around, so are we!
"I thought this program placed an incredible amount of quality learning into 1 hour. The Mad Scientist was engaging and really respected and enjoyed the students. The hands-on were powerful experiences. I'd love to have this program again!” – 4th Grade Teacher, Joseph DeMello School, South Dartmouth, MA
What kind of space do you need?
We need enough space for kids to work comfortably without being disturbed. Since many activities are done as small groups, tables or floor space tends to work better than desks. Depending on the topic being offered, we may also need access to water, electricity, or a room that can be darkened somewhat (to make some experiments even cooler!).
"This was the best – most exciting, interesting adventure we have had booking people for Cub Scouts! [Our Mad Scientist] was a pleasure, kind, patient, and absolutely fantastic! What an awesome experience!!!” – Cub Scout Pack 3, Smithfield, RI
There’s a particular Mad Scientist that we really like! Could we request him or her?
Our Mad Scientists recognize the great compliment it is to be specifically requested for a program. Unfortunately, due to the number of programs we typically run and the intricacies of program scheduling, travel, equipment distribution, and time off for our instructors, we cannot guarantee a specific Mad Scientist for a specific program. While we will make every reasonable effort to accommodate requests, we can only assure you that you will be satisfied with the excellent Mad Scientist that does your program, whomever it may be.
"Our Mad Scientist was terrific! She did an amazing job. We will definitely call you in the future for other events and workshops." - Brownie Troop 61, South Dartmouth, MA
Our kids are all boys/all girls. Can we request our Mad Scientist be a male/female?
Similar to a request for a specific Mad Scientist, we cannot guarantee the gender of your Mad Scientist for all of the same reasons. We can assure you that you and the kids will be satisfied with any one of our excellent Mad Scientists.
"The instructor was terrific with the students - great management abilities and fun activities [that] enabled her to hold [the] children's interest and deliver a substantial amount of information." - Sippican Elemntary School, Marion, MA
What topics do you offer?
Here are some of the Workshops we offer. In many cases, we can offer customized Workshops in order to fulfill specific requirements, such as scout badges.
Physical Sciences
SLIPPERY SCIENCE (K-6): Learn about polymers. Make your own Slime to take home and experiment with!
GOOD VIBRATIONS (3-6): Discover the science of sound! Listen to the radio with your teeth!
MAGNIFICENT MAGNETS (K-6): Devise your own cool experiments to test magnetic force!
WHERES THE AIR? (K-2): Explore the concepts of air pressure and buoyancy. Make a marshmallow HUGE!
MATTER OF FACT (K-6): Witness physical and chemical changes. Mix up a batch of Mad Science Putty to take home!
ELECTRICITY (3-6): Discover circuits and conductivity. Create and play an electric game!
TURN UP THE VOLUME (3-6): Discover the concept of displacement and employ it as a method to measure volume.
FUNDAMENTAL FORCES (K-6): Gravity! Inertia! Precession! Experiment with gyroscopes, centrifuges, and more!
UNDER PRESSURE (K-6): Examine air pressure and its uses. Have a floating ping-pong ball race!
MAD SCIENCE MACHINES (K-6): Learn about levers, pulleys, wheels and more! Make your own machine to take home!
WACKY WAVES (K-6): See how density affects buoyancy. Make a cool Wave Modulator to take home!
"This was a very well-received program, highly relevant, very interesting, and the children loved it.” - 4th Grade Teacher, Joseph DeMello School, South Dartmouth, MA
Scientific Method
INVENTION-ATION (K-6): Through a hands-on approach students will learn that anyone, of any age, can be an inventor!
"My students returned to class asking to begin working on their science projects. This program made them feel like inventors!” – Old Hammondtown School, Mattapoisett, MA
Earth Sciences
MINERAL MANIA (K-6): Learn how to identify and classify rocks and minerals. Pan for minerals and take them home!
BLACK AND BLUE OCEANS (3-6): Learn about the ocean as an ecosystem. Devise and test clean-up techniques in a mock oil spill.
WACKY WEATHER (3-6): See how weather systems are formed and measured. Make a UV detector to take home!
DINOSAURS (K-2): See how scientists learn about dinosaurs. Make a cast of a dinosaur tooth to take home!
DECOMPOSERS (K-2): Examine the importance of decomposition. Make your own composter, complete with worm!
"A wonderful program. Well organized, well prepared, well delivered. Our students look forward to your activities. Your presenters have been outstanding.” – St. Thomas Regional School, Providence, RI
Space Sciences
SPACE...THE FINAL FRONTIER (K-6): Take an exciting look at our solar system. See a comet made up close!
ROCKET DEMO (K-6): Learn the principles of rocket flight, and then head outside for an actual rocket launch!
ROCKET BUILDING (K-6): Build and decorate your own model rocket to take home! (May require additional materials fee.)
"The 'scientist' that came had a great personality and made each experiment lots of fun. Also, the hands-on stuff was great!” – Girl Scout Troop 138, Chepachet, RI
Life Sciences
SEEKING OUR SENSES (K-2): Explore all five senses and see how they can sometimes be fooled!
ECOSYSTEM EXPLORATIONS (3-6): Learn about the connections between all living things. Help make a mini-ecosystem!
BUGS! (K-6): Learn about insects and dispel some of their myths. Build a bug to take home!
MISSION: NUTRITION! (K-6): Find out what food your body needs for it to work properly. Build your own Step-O-Meter to take home!
"[Your Mad Scientist] is fantastic! He really knows how to entertain the children as well as provide them with educational information; very age appropriate! Thank you!” – Director, Sweet Peas Village Lower School, East Greenwich, RI
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