Activity Detail

System 5 - 14 weeks

Spark Curiosity. Build Habits. Fuel Discovery. more info...
Location: River Oaks Elementary
Dates: Thursday, September 3, 2026 -
Thursday, December 10, 2026 details
Grades: Gr 3 - Gr 5
Section #: ROE050
Registration closes: Thursday, September 10, 2026
PRICE: $490.00



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Description

At Mad Science of Houston, we cultivate self-driven learners during the critical early years when curiosity is at its peak.

Our TEKS-aligned curriculum supports STAAR readiness by replacing traditional lectures with 4–8 high-energy, hands-on, fun experiments in every class. We offer up to 16 rotating topics each semester, allowing students to enjoy two full years of discovery without repetition.

Students don't just watch—they actively explore chemistry, physics, and engineering through exciting activities like launching rockets, mixing polymers, and building simple machines. By encouraging inquiry and treating mistakes as valuable learning opportunities, we help students build confidence, critical thinking skills, and a lifelong love of learning. Every class also includes a themed take-home project, so the excitement of discovery continues at home.

See below for additional class descriptions. Please note that topics may be taught in a different order.

Additional Information

Atmosphere and Beyond
We’re on a mission to explore the atmosphere on Earth, and beyond! Travel to the end of the rainbow and make a sunset! Mix up various planetary atmospheres, one molecule at a time! Discover how stars would look in space and see what makes stars twinkle.
Energy Burst
Explore the energy of motion (potential versus kinetic energy) and how energy can be conserved. Build a rubber band-powered rattlesnake egg to help learn all about energy — and scare your friends.
Get Connected
Let’s talk about telecommunications! Children chat over cables, link to a network and work with radio signals. Children wind through a cell tower relay and track cell phone users. They bring home the Wired World, an optical fiber telecommunications model.
Living in Space
Experience the life of an astronaut as you suit up for space flight! Use teamwork to complete an important space mission, build a model space station and make your very own space food!
Mix It Up
It’s time to shake up solutions and explore mixture chemistry. Children sort out mixtures, clear color from a watery solution and see how useful a suspension can be. The Super Sorter gives children the tools to sort mixtures at home.
Moving Motion
Learn all about the forces behind the movement of planes, trains and automobiles. You will perform a series of experiments to learn more about friction, inertia, and other forces that affect the way things move. Throughout the class, you will add to your
Planets and Moons
Explore the farthest reaches of our solar system and create a lunar eclipse in this “mad” planetary tour! Learn how the planets stack up.
Radical Robots 1
Build your very own robotic hand to take home in this two-class series that focuses on technology. Explore how robots can be used to make our lives easier. Experiment with robots that can do some extraordinary tasks: infrared robots, robotic arms and even
Rocket Science
This is your chance to be a rocket scientist! Investigate the four forces of flight with the help of a Unique Flying Object! Explore the science involved in rocket construction as you build your own Skyblazer II Rocket that you can take home!
Space Phenomena
Probe the mysteries of meteors and bounce around satellite light in this phenomenal program on space events! See comets up close as one is formed before your eyes!
Space Technology
Discover technology designed for outer space! Steer a laser beam through a laser maze, find hidden mountains using the principles of radar technology and discover everyday objects originally designed for use in space!
Space Travel
Learn what it takes to be a true globetrotter! Race a balloon rocket and design your own car engine as you learn about thrust. See the principles of propulsion at work in a real rocket launch!
Sun and Stars
This stellar program is your ticket to the stars! Watch star dust burn, and journey through a soapy galaxy as you investigate the life cycle of stars! Use your Bead Dipper to create a 3-dimensional glow-in-the-dark constellation!
Super Power Sources
How do we make electricity? Children explore renewable and non-renewable resources for power generation. They use mechanical force to turn on fans, and find out what makes a battery work. The Crank’n Shine gives children a chance to generate light!

Schedule

Thursday, September 3, 2026
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Thursday, September 10, 2026
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Thursday, September 17, 2026
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Thursday, September 24, 2026
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Thursday, October 1, 2026
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Thursday, October 8, 2026
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Thursday, October 15, 2026
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Thursday, October 22, 2026
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Thursday, October 29, 2026
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Thursday, November 5, 2026
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Thursday, November 12, 2026
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Thursday, November 19, 2026
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Thursday, December 3, 2026
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Thursday, December 10, 2026
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

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