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Adrenaline Rush science classes have been developed by certified middle-school science teachers to enhance and improve kids’ scientific knowledge by reinforcing and building upon fundamental science skills in a fun lab setting. Kids not only learn about what scientists do, they become the scientists, taking the lead in experiments that are far more sophisticated and involved than those in the average science classroom. Even better, small class sizes allow personal attention for each student to ensure concepts are understood completely. During Adrenaline Rush classes, students have access to digital and video cameras and HP Photosmart printers to bring their lab reports to life! Even the most reluctant scientist can’t help but be entertained and educated by our creative and innovative labs.
Our camps encompass a variety of labs that may include:
Electric Circuitry
Creating and understanding electric circuits and their real-world applications.
Putting Snails to Work
Investigating work, force and power using hungry garden snails, makeshift carts and the always appetizing lettuce leaf.
What’s Salt Got to do With it?
Discovering the effect salt has on the freezing point of water while making delicious ice cream treats.
CSI Houston!
Learn about the many facets of forensic science and use real experimentation to determine the outcome of a crime! This lab focuses on basic aspects of DNA analysis, genetics, the pH scale and chromatography.
Burn, Baby, Burn!
Kids explore chemical changes and the law of conservation by igniting steel wool with 9 volt batteries. Kids are amazed at the process and will be stunned at the result!
Fun with Mealworms
Calculating speed/distance/time and acceleration using mealworm beetles.
Who Needs Sunscreen?
Kids learn the science behind harmful UV radiation and test the effectiveness of sunscreens on color, UV beads that change color when exposed to the sun’s rays!
pH Scale & Neutralization
Discovering the effectiveness of various antacids.
In the Air Tonight
Measuring the amount of Oxygen in the atmosphere and using protractors to create proportions for a quantitative pie graph.
Poly-what?
Learning about polymers by testing the absorbency of diapers, then performing a cost analysis to determine the best brand for the buck.
