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Gr.5- Body Building
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Curriculum Expectations |
Volunteers Required |
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5 |
LS5 |
2 |
This workshop is under construction. We hope to have it completed in the near future. Please return to the previous page to select another fun and exciting Mad Science topic.
Gr.5- Change Matters
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Grade |
Curriculum Expectations |
Volunteers Required |
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5 |
ME5 |
2 |
During fun & interactive demonstrations, students will be able to answer the age-old question; what’s matter? Frosty dry Ice and hot melting metal will be used to exemplify the changes that can occur to matter. Evaporation, condensation, and sublimation; three awe-inspiring words students won’t soon forget. Students will be amazed to discover the differences between physical and chemical changes. Throughout a series of cool hands-on experiments, students will test how chemicals interact when combined. We will light up the classroom with an astonishing indoor fireworks display. With a pinch of this and a drop of that, students will produce a chemical reaction, creating a polymer and a growing ‘Crystal Garden’ to bring home.
Gr.5- Forces Acting Up
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Grade |
Curriculum Expectations |
Volunteers Required |
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5 |
SM5 |
2 |
Bridges, arches, beams, trusses and suspensions - oh yeah! Grade 5 students will be introduced to four types of structures. As the forces of tension & compression act up, students will discover the affects they have on structures. Throughout a series of experiments, students will identify what materials are required to withstand both misbehaving forces. Children will recognize the difference between a dead and a live load. Children will build an amazing model truss bridge, marking the areas where tension or compression is evident. With the knowledge they have acquired, students will construct their own structure that will be put through a Mad Science stability test.
Gr.5- Excellent Energy
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Grade |
Curriculum Expectations |
Volunteers Required |
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5 |
ESS5 |
2 |
Students will be galvanized during this stimulating workshop, as they will discover the diverse forms energy may take and identify examples from everyday life. Throughout a series of lively experiments, children will test the Law of Conservation of Energy, proving energy cannot be created or destroyed, only changed. Students will explore a variety of ways to convert one type of energy into another. Grade 5 children will discover that the earth’s energy is limited and they will be able to identify renewable and non-renewable sources. Using kinetic energy to store potential energy, students will make a surprising Rattlesnake Scare sure to rattle some nerves. In addition, they will construct a cool toy capable of converting one form of energy into another.
Gr.6- University of Diversity
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Grade |
Curriculum Expectations |
Volunteers Required |
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6 |
LS6 |
2 |
As graduates of the University of Diversity, students will understand biodiversity as well as preservation strategies. During this fun & interactive workshop the mystery of classification systems will be revealed as children put animals in their place. Close to home, students will investigate the breathtaking impact an invading species, Zebra Mussels, has on Ontario lakes. Children will investigate the characteristics of living things and explore the benefits biodiversity has on the human species. Using micro-slides, students will take a closer look at eight common types of bacteria. Students will create a self-contained eco-system when they construct a miniature terrarium to bring home with them.
Gr.6- Air & Aerodynamics
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Grade |
Curriculum Expectations |
Volunteers Required |
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6 |
SM6 |
2 |
Up, up and away! During this fun & uplifting workshop students will be blown away as they investigate the mighty properties of air and identify how it is possible for humans to fly. Throughout a series of experiments, children will discover air pressure and Bernoulli’s Principle. The wonders of flight, lift, drag, propulsion, and gravity will all be revealed. Children will put their new found knowledge of flight to the ultimate test as they construct a flying football plane. Using a different design, children will make a second plane to bring home with them that cuts, glides and soars to heights previously unknown.
Gr.6- Electrifying Science
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Grade |
Curriculum Expectations |
Volunteers Required |
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6 |
ME6 |
2 |
Students will be ecstatic when they discover the secrets of current and static electricity. In this fun & engaging workshop students will learn how various forms of energy can be transformed into electrical energy. During a series of shocking, hands-on experiments children will test materials to identify good conductors of electricity. Junior Electricians will investigate the components of a circuit while testing electric circuits and the concept of electricity as flowing electrons. As newly formed information magnets, students will create a circuit board quiz game to challenge their families. Harnessing the power of magnets, children will construct an electromagnet to bring home with them.
Gr.6- Space Spectacular
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Grade |
Curriculum Expectations |
Volunteers Required |
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6 |
ESS6 |
2 |
Out of this world! Junior Astronauts will take a space journey through the solar system identifying planet, comets, and meteoroids. During this fun & hands-on workshop students will use models to identify the relative size of the planets and the distances between each. Throughout a series of crazy experiments students will discover the shocking truth how astronauts meet their basic needs while living and working in space. Students will identify the moon as a natural satellite and understand the evolution of man-made satellites. Grade 6 star gazers will construct and take home a map of the skies, identifying the stars and planets visible throughout the year.
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