Elementary Applied Science Workshops
Science of Magic
Children discover the magic of science and learn the science behind some well-known magic tricks! They untangle Houdini's chains and learn how mirrors and optics can make things disappear. Major Concepts: Careful observation
Detective Science
Kids play detective and help crack a case! They inspect fingerprints, mystery powders, ink samples, and DNA. Then, they create a composite from memory. Major Concepts: Observation, comparing samples, identifying characteristics
Movie Effects
Kids discover why science is the real star on the big screen. They create cool sound effects and toy with 3-D technology. They make motion pictures come alive and sketch a short feature. Major Concepts: 3-D, special effects, sound effects, fast moving pictures
Science of Toys
What makes toys work? Kids learn about motorized toys and take a spin with kinetic tops. They balance a bird to reveal its center of gravity. Major Concepts: gravity, balance, magnets, kinetic and potential energy
Radical Robots
Children explore how robots make our lives easier. They program a robot to move through an obstacle course and then control and automaton through sound and light. Major Concepts: robotics