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Mad Science

Mad Science brings the wonder of science to kids through fun performances and interactive activities. We provide a fun, safe way to bring science entertainment to your students with programs that fit your budget. Enhance your EOG preparation, complement your current science program, or simply have a blast with our high energy, interactive, inquiry based programs. Performances and workshops help creative minds have FUN with science. Spark YOUR imagination with Mad Science! ARTS-CURRICULUM INTEGRATION: (SCIENCE) (THEATRE) (LANGUAGE ARTS) (STEM)

 

Performance  Heroes of Science (NEW!!!)

GRADES: 6, 7, & 8

Join us for an exciting journey into the world of science, where we celebrate the unsung heroes who have shaped our everyday lives. While names like Einstein, Jane Goodall, Galileo, and Thomas Edison might be familiar, there are countless other scientists whose incredible discoveries have become essential parts of our daily routines. In this show, we’ll uncover the fascinating stories behind these trailblazers of innovation and explore the amazing contributions they’ve made to our world. Get ready to be inspired by the true heroes of science! 

Max Participants: 300

Duration: 60 minutes

Special Requirements: Access to water during set-up, a 6 ft table, access to electricity

Single Performance Fee- $446.25
Two Performances Fee- $892.50

 ***Additional Program Offerings/Themes Available Upon Request***

 

 


Performance  Spin, Pop, Boom!

GRADES: Pre-K, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5 

Didgeridoo tubes, giant bubbles and steaming chemical reactions will excite children and adults. Marvel at our performance as we release genies from bottles and spew massive columns of foam, and more amazing feats!

Max Participants: 300

Duration: 60 minutes

Special Requirements: Access to water during set-up, a 6 ft table, access to electricity

Single Performance Fee- $446.25
Two Performances Fee- $892.50

 ***Additional Program Offerings/Themes Available Upon Request***

 

 

Performance Fire and Ice

GRADES: Pre-K, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5 

SAFE fun with fire and ice! Learn about the properties of fire with a flaming fireball! Be dazzled with foggy dry ice storms, piezo poppers and potions and learn about chemical reactions and the states of matter.

Max Participants: 300

Duration: 60 minutes

Special Requirements:
Access to water during set-up, a 6 ft table, access to electricity

Single Performance Fee- $446.25
Two Performances Fee- $892.50

***Additional Program Offerings/Themes Available Upon Request***

Workshop  Playing With Polymers (NEW!!!)

GRADES: 6-12

Students discover the chemical and physical properties of plastics. They explore the plethora of physics principles that play a role in our daily lives. Hands-on activities get kids involved in different materials and chemical structures.

Max Participants: 25

Duration: 60 minutes

Special Requirements: Access to water during set-up, a 6 ft table, access to electricity

Fees: 

  • $218.75 with no take-home project
  • $250 with take-home project

***Additional Program Offerings/Themes Available Upon Request***



Workshop  Walloping Weather

GRADES: Pre-K, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5 

Perform experiments to prove that air has mass! Recreate the water cycle and mimic a rain cloud. Try out meteorology measurement tools and act like weather reporters. Make and take home an ultraviolet light detector.

Max Participants: 25

Duration: 60 minutes

Special Requirements: Access to water during set-up, a 6 ft table, access to electricity

Fees: 

  • $200 with no take-home project
  • $235 with take-home project

***Additional Program Offerings/Themes Available Upon Request***