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Mad Science

Success Zone / Madden -
2026 Spring

Mad Science brings science to life with hands-on experiments that let children see, touch, and experience STEM concepts. Each class features 4–8 mind-blowing experiments exploring ideas from multiple angles, making complex concepts easier to understand. With rotating lessons in physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, and technology, our programs connect STEM to real life and foster First Principles Thinking. By nurturing curiosity, we help children develop a lifelong habit of exploration—fueling discovery and a love of learning. Our TEKS-aligned programs support STAAR readiness, and every class includes a themed take-home project to reinforce the day’s topic. Students also become Junior Mad Scientists, learning to share their ideas through mini science shows. To learn more about Mad Science visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnQbRvwwkwA

Week Theme Lesson/Activity
1 Che-mystery Children discover the mysterious wonders of chemical science. They learn the difference between physical and chemical changes through exciting, hands-on experiments.
2 Current Events Children investigate conductors, insulators, and other elements in the world of circuit electricity. They connect with circuits and discover the wonders of technology!
3 Fun-damental Forces Kids find out about forces by doing experiments on gravity, centripetal force, and inertia. They check out a gyroscope, make cars fly down a track and do a few balancing tricks to discover how forces affect motion.
4 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.
5 Fantastic Fliers Children discover how the four forces of flight help things soar into the sky. They build all kinds of paper aircraft to help them understand in a tangible, hands-on way!
6 Super Structures Kids test out the basics of architectural design and structural engineering in this hands-on class about structures. They explore how triangles, arches, and bridges give strength to structures.
7 Under Pressure Kids discover how Bernoulli's principle can keep things in the air and how air pressure can be used to move things.
8 Wacky Water Children explore the amazing properties of water – density, solvency and surface tension – in this hands-on look at how water works.
9 Cell-ebrate Children build models of something they could otherwise not see. This modeling method helps students visualize the tiny factory parts that make up a working cell.
10 Ecosystems Students investigate the nature of ecosystems and cycles. These abstract concepts are made more accessible by role-playing food webs and modeling energy sources. The class learns about human impacts on the ecosystem and how field journals work to track the changes.
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Map/Locations
Locations
Madden Elementary
17727 Abermore Ln
Richmond, TX 77407
SZ-CVME-2

  Mad Science

Madden Elementary
Mondays, Feb 23 - May 4
3:45 - 4:45 PM

  No Class Mar 16

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Grades   K - 3rd
$ 255.00
for 10 weeks