Thursday, December 24, 2015

AIS - Parents Day Project Submission Form - Due Date Feb 7

Hi,

The AIS Parent's Day for officially registered students is on Sat Mar 12 at NIST.

Student officially registered with AIS: Submit project details here

AIS-LM will provide students who are not formally registered with AIS or who are unable to present at NIST an opportunity on Sat Mar 5 at LM.

Students not officially registered with AIS: Submit project details here

Deadline for submission of forms is Sunday Feb 7.

If you have left the program:

Ignore this email
No need to fill out forms
No need to respond!!

E.Mail from Raj about Parents day:

1. The 2nd Saturday in MARCH (2016) is PARENT's DAY-Last day of AIS for this session and is HELD AT NIST.

2. Parent's day is a Program where children from ALL the sites convene to present projects they have been working on from January

3. Projects presentations last from about 5 to 15 minutes-Average presentations so far have lasted about 10 minutes for our site kids.

4. Your children either perform an experiment, read up on some topic and write things down (PLEASE ENCOURAGE THEM NOT TO COPY VERBATIM FROM GOOGLE or OTHER SITES) in a reasonably cogent order.

5. We will send you the topics from previous years (as an example)

6. Presentation charts can be Power Point/Word slides-NO FANCY Programs OR APPLICATIONS will be installed on the computers. PLEASE Keep it simple.

7. They can bring Display Boards to Show what they did-but after their presentations.

8. If they want to they can work with a sibling or friend (from LM or other sites)

9. As Parents and Guardians, you are requested NOT to do their presentations for them BUT ENCOURAGED to guide them-give tips/ideas. Your kids ARE smart-they are lots more capable than they are given credit for!!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

1. Presentations at NIST are for those that formally registered on the web site or later and paid money to AIS

2. For those that registered later with me, your kids will present at Lockheed Martin on the first Saturday in March

3. For those folks that have other activities on the second Saturday and cannot have their kids present, please let me know and your kids can present at LM on the first Saturday in March.

4. In January/early February time frame we will send out more guidance and request for information-nothing complicated but what we need for badges to enter NIST/arrival times etc-PLEASE WAIT FOR THIS TILL JANUARY

5. All kids that do a presentation (at either place), will receive a certificate.

6. We would like ALL the children to do a Presentation-hence we NEED you to Encourage them (AND SPEND A Little TIME with them)

Thursday, December 17, 2015

AIS THIS SATURDAY DEC 19th-PARENT'S DAY DETAILS & SATURDAY SESSIONS

ALL

PLEASE READ THROUGH

1. The 2^nd Saturday in MARCH (2016) is PARENT's DAY-Last day of AIS for this session and is HELD AT NIST.

2. Parent's day is a Program where children from ALL the sites convene to present projects they have been working on from January

3. Projects presentations last from about 5 to 15 minutes-Average presentations so far have lasted about 10 minutes for our site kids.

4. Your children either perform an experiment, read up on some topic and write things down (PLEASE ENCOURAGE THEM NOT TO COPY VERBATIM FROM GOOGLE or OTHER SITES) in a reasonably cogent order.

5. We will send you the topics from previous years (as an example)

6. Presentation charts can be Power Point/Word slides-NO FANCY Programs OR APPLICATIONS will be installed on the computers. PLEASE Keep it simple.

7. They can bring Display Boards to Show what they did-but after their presentations.

8. If they want to they can work with a sibling or friend (from LM or other sites)

9. As Parents and Guardians, you are requested NOT to do their presentations for them BUT ENCOURAGED to guide them-give tips/ideas. Your kids ARE smart-they are lots more capable than they are given credit for!!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

1. Presentations at NIST are for those that formally registered on the web site or later and paid money to AIS

2. For those that registered later with me, your kids will present at Lockheed Martin on the first Saturday in March

3. For those folks that have other activities on the second Saturday and cannot have their kids present, please let me know and your kids can present at LM on the first Saturday in March.

5. All kids that do a presentation (at either place), will receive a certificate.

6. We would like ALL the children to do a Presentation-hence we NEED you to Encourage them (AND SPEND A Little TIME with them)

We will have four sessions this Saturday

Each is an interesting session-

1. LEDs-Making Light the right Way-What are LEDs, how do they shine, how do they create light, why do they, do they save/waste energy/are they better than normal light bulbs-Why/Why not - - -

2. WANT to be a SPY or a SPY CATCHER – Learn about how to hide messages, create secret notes, how to figure out what a note says, how many ways can you hide a message, what do you use to create a message -

3. Want to Be a Computer WIZ – Learn about how to put a computer together from parts AND MAKE it work!! Once you do it, you can go home and make your own computer (with a few parts your parents can get you)

4. Plants, Grains, Roots and Herbs- Learn all about the varieties of plants, what earth provides, where are they found, what do you need to do to make it grow-FROM AN EXPERT

PLEASE BRING AN ID. As usual after 8:15 AM. Please remember-I expect parents to stay and if both parents come your kids will be really happy-do it for them if NOT for me!!

Those of you who volunteered to teach but "forgot" to send me an email, please let me know this Saturday.

Cheers

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Friday, December 11, 2015

Session - Dec 12th

All

We will have four sessions this Saturday

Each is a Learning session-go home and lets your friends and teachers know!!

1. Life- An Introduction to Bacteria and Fungi –what is bacteria –good and bad bacteria, good and bad molds-healthy/unhealthy-Yum or Ugh??

2. Light and Smell- How to make Candles that smell so good; A great birthday party activity

3. Beauty of a Laptop- Are Laptops and Desktops work the same way or different/why do laptops look thinner/sleeker/better looking; Is there anything you can't do on a laptop?

4. Dissection-More Frogs for those who did not do it last time-Learn all about the right way to dissect a Frog, study its systems –and even take the leftovers home (with your Parent's permission!!)

Cheers

Raj

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Thursday, December 3, 2015

AIS THIS SATURDAY DEC 5th

All

Hope you all had a good break.

We will have sessions this Saturday

Some children are taking the Montgomery County GT exam-good luck to them.

For the others, we have five (5) sessions scheduled. Each is a Learning session-go home and teach your parents-they have never been to such sessions!!

1. Chemistry-what is it, how do colours mix, what happens when "stuff that won't dissolve" is dropped in water- a WOW class!!

2. Magical Math-Learn people long back used to work with small and large numbers (use an abacus-up to the teacher?) –did scriptures provide a way?

A witty/interesting/cool session and learn amazing shortcuts

3. Computer dissection-Trace the life of a computer from Birth to Death!! How are computers identified-do they have a Social Security number? Open up a computer-check out the parts-and may be take home pieces (if the kids are nice to the teacher!!)

4. From Smart Phones to WII remotes (No Wii exercises!!)-Newton's laws in Action-hopefully no jumping/falling down! You will explore the principles of a sensor called "Accelerometer" and discuss its use-Make you a Physics expert

5. Cars & Engines - By a passionate car lover - "Ladies and Gentleman start your engines" - You will learn about history of cars, evolution of car Engines from 15th to 21st century, and Engine Operations. We will watch cool videos on one of the best engines in making, and Michael Schumacher driving Mercedes SLS AMG upside down in a tunnel. You will have a "BIG DREAM" to take home

Cheers

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Friday, November 20, 2015

AIS Nov 21

Hello All

Again, I added the last of the folks that said they were not receiving my emails. If you know of someone that goes to this but is not on the list, please forward.

Usual arrival/departure guidelines apply. The folks that were to send me the info about their parents have NOT (some children!!)

There are FOUR (4) topics scheduled for this week. If necessary, we have a fifth person available as a backup.

The topics are:

1. The Battle of the Beaks-By a Popular scientist-Natural Selection in Darwin's words (Hope you all know Mr. Darwin!!)-You will be simulating the work of scientists in Galapagos Islands—will include a food fight!!

2. Simple DC Motors-By a Passionate Scientist-You will build a DC Motor that can be used to run any number of things-You will take home what you build, amaze your friends and family

3. Optical Illusions- By a diligent Scientist: - You will learn that what you see is always not what you think it is (I hope!!) and you will make something (and take it home)

4. Science-Is it God or Bad-by a Thinking Scientist-You will work in Groups to decide why/why not/how to/how much money to make/how much to spend/how it will look like (Will make you thin, amaze yourselves and your parents!!)

Cheers

Raj

Friday, November 13, 2015

Session Nov 14th - Update

Hello All-the Update is another Topic (35 below)

Parents: Go over these with your kids PLEASE and ENCOURAGE THEM to search the web and understand what some of the words mean!!

The topics are:

1. Simple Machines-Learn how to lift/move heavy objects easily; LEARN Simple Laws of PHYSICS; Learn How Big Structures Like Pyramids and castles were built without all the modern equipment

2. Electricity-Part II-Different than what you learnt last time-BUT you will Learn What College Kids learn-NOT a class to miss

3. Pi, Pythagorean Theorem and Friends-Learn complex Principles in a Simple way/Learn about PI (you can ask about the movie-the Life of Pi)

4. Do you want to be a Candle Maker-Learn all about how candles are made/how you can do at home/how the aroma is added –the Chemistry/Physics/Mechanics of Canle Making (Without Making a mess)

5. Chemistry-Polymers, Suspensions and Colloids-you will play with colours (and a remover so you can go home clean!!), learn about what these words mean, where they are used - -

Again, I added the last of the folks that said they were not receiving my emails. If you know of someone that goes to this but is not on the list, please forward.

Cheers

Raj

Thursday, November 12, 2015

Session Nov14th

Hello All

A few guidelines/Requests:

1. Please DO NOT come prior to 8:00 AM.

2. The guard will be there by 8:15 AM-a good time to come

3. I know you all want your children to get to the class they like. PLEASE COME EARLY ENOUGH FOR THAT. PLEASE DO NOT GUIDE YOUR CHILD TO THE CLASS OF THEIR CHOICE IF THE NUMBER HE/SHE HAS DOES NOT ALLOW IT-IT IS UNFAIR TO THOSE THAT GET HERE ERALY/ON TIME

4. IF you tell me you will email me to teach-PLEASE DO-I believe you will and AWAIT the NOTE!! Please do not disappoint me!!

5. This being a volunteer Program we all depend on each other to learn-Share your knowledge-there are lots of you with esoteric backgrounds!!

We have teachers sharing their expertise this week. Two of them are being repeated-by POPULAR DEMAND. If one of the two others that thought they could be here we will have a 5^th teacher too. The topics are:

1. Simple Machines-Learn how to lift/move heavy objects easily; LEARN Simple Laws of PHYSICS; Learn How Big Structures Like Pyramids and castles were built without all the modern equipment

2. Electricity-Part II-Different than what you learnt last time-BUT you will Learn What College Kids learn-NOT a class to miss

3. Pi, Pythagorean Theorem and Friends-Learn complex Principles in a Simple way/Learn about PI (you can ask about the movie-the Life of Pi)

4. Do you want to be a Candle Maker-Learn all about how candles are made/how you can do at home/how the aroma is added –the Chemistry/Physics/Mechanics of Canle Making (Without Making a mess)

Again, I added the last of the folks that said they were not receiving my emails. If you know of someone that goes to this but is not on the list, please forward.

Cheers

Raj

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Session Nov 7th

Hello All

Hope you all recovered from the rocket launching session.

We start with weekly sessions at Lockheed Martin now

I received a few names of people that said they were missed in the distribution list and added them in-Not sure why the server dropped them.

WE have FOUR or FIVE sessions for you. They are:

1. Science of chess/moves/thought processes

2. Photosynthesis and autumn leaves

3. T-Rex to chickens, an adventure in biodiversity

4. Frog Dissection

5. Possibly a topic on Electricity

All are great topics and hence the earlier you come (AFTER 8:15 AM) the better are your child's chances of being able to go to the session he/she wants OR change their minds after listening to the Introduction

1. Science of chess/moves/thought processes

2. Photosynthesis and autumn leaves

3. T-Rex to chickens, an adventure in biodiversity

4. Frog Dissection

5. Possibly a topic on Electricity

We will have a brief auction for a child's jacket-starting price $1.00 !!!

This will be followed by topic introductions and then breaking into groups for classes.

Please make sure YOU and YOUR child sign in-please add your names if they are not there. I have tried to add the names you folks wrote in-but the Security Guards make copies or transcribe them. A week or two we will get it straight!!

Cheers

Friday, October 30, 2015

AIS: LAUNCH TIME CHANGE PL. READ

Hi All,

Please note that there is a CHANGE in the timing of the Launch tomorrow.

LOCKHEED: 11 - 12 noon

Other facilities will be launching before us (9-11AM)

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Krishna S Samavedam <mail3ksam@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Oct 28, 2015 at 9:56 PM
Subject: AIS Notes and Launch rules

Folks

DO NOT COME TO LOCKHEED MARTIN THIS SATURDAY-GO TO THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS

If you find any addresses missing, please forward.

1. I have added everyone's names that have been sending me notes to let me know their names were dropped off the distribution list.

2. Two folks Aaron and Krishna have web sites established-I BELIEVE.

3. If you folks have good or Bad experiences, please post on the web-site (especially if you have a Bad experience)

PLEASE READ THE LAUNCH RULES THOROUGHLY

1. IF AFTER READING, YOU WANT TO REMAKE YOUR ROCKETS PLEASE DO

2. LM IS SUPPOSED TO LAUNCH BETWEEN 9:00 AM AND 10:00 AM –PLEASE GET THERE BY 8;45 AM AT THE LATEST

3. LAUNCHING IS ON THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS (CHESTNUT STREET) IN GAITHERSBURG

4. TAKE BOTH THE HOMEMADE ROCKETS AND THE KITS WITH YOU

5. ONCE YOU GET THERE (PER THE NOTES I RECEIVED) THERE WILL BE WADDING AND (TALCUM) POWDER ON A TABLE (OR TWO). REMOVE THE NOSE CONE AND INSERT THE WADDING INSIDE AND SPRINKLE A LITTLE POWDER INSIDE AND REPLACE THE NOSE CONE (IF YOU TAPED THE NOSE CONE TO THE BODY, PLEASE PERFORM A QUICK REPAIRWORK BEFORE SDATURDAY!!)

Instructions:

All rockets must be loaded with wadding between the parachute and engine (provided on site). No one will be allowed down range when the rockets are launched, so they will launch in a group, then be released to chase after them. The engines burn for a time, then there is a delay before the back blast, in case there is a total failure and the rocket barely goes anywhere, they must not run to pick up the live rocket. Also, the engine will be HOT, so when they retrieve their rocket, they should avoid touching the engine

The engines are given out in two places, one at a time. An inspection is conducted at each of these locations by a 4H Rocket Club member (they may give out OK cards) If NOT APPROVED they will NOT allow you to launch. PLEASE Politely STAND YOUR GROUND. If they will not let you, I can't do much.

When you arrive, you are supposed to follow the following sequence:

Station 1) The kids will prepare their rockets with wadding and power.

Station 2) All rockets will be inspected and OK cards given out.

Station 3) Approved rockets are given an engine.

Station 4) All launch pads will be centrally located, but we might have 12 or more, depending upon the number of interlock switches that we can find. (Our loose battery technique is not allowed.)

ADDITIONALLY:

From the 4H Rocket Club person:

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Problems we see that can be repaired quickly at the inspection area are:

#1 - loose nose cone (fixed by adding a piece of masking tape to the shoulder),

#2) too tight of a nose cone (fixed by sanding),

#3 - no wadding (add wadding),

#4 - no motor retention (friction fit motor by adding masking tape or just tape motor to airframe),

#5 - no ignitor (add ignitor), [our engines are pre-fused]

#6 - no motor (add motor), [we insert the engine]

#7 - no launch lug (superglue lug),

#8 - broken or severely misaligned fin (repair or re-attach fin using superglue).

#9 - no streamer or parachute (I will bring extra)

Thus kids are rarely turned away from the inspection table, and if so your leaders and/or our helpers will make sure they can fly a rocket either by helping them fix it or using one of the rockets that I will bring as backup.

********************

GOOD LUCK ALL

I WILL BE OUT OF TOWN ON TRAVEL-HENCE CANNOT ATTEND

Cheers

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

AIS Notes and Launch rules

Folks

DO NOT COME TO LOCKHEED MARTIN THIS SATURDAY-GO TO THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS

If you find any addresses missing, please forward.

1. I have added everyone's names that have been sending me notes to let me know their names were dropped off the distribution list.

2. Two folks Aaron and Krishna have web sites established-I BELIEVE.

3. If you folks have good or Bad experiences, please post on the web-site (especially if you have a Bad experience)

PLEASE READ THE LAUNCH RULES THOROUGHLY

1. IF AFTER READING, YOU WANT TO REMAKE YOUR ROCKETS PLEASE DO

2. LM IS SUPPOSED TO LAUNCH BETWEEN 9:00 AM AND 10:00 AM –PLEASE GET THERE BY 8;45 AM AT THE LATEST

3. LAUNCHING IS ON THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS (CHESTNUT STREET) IN GAITHERSBURG

4. TAKE BOTH THE HOMEMADE ROCKETS AND THE KITS WITH YOU

Instructions:

When you arrive, you are supposed to follow the following sequence:

Station 1) The kids will prepare their rockets with wadding and power.

Station 2) All rockets will be inspected and OK cards given out.

Station 3) Approved rockets are given an engine.

Station 4) All launch pads will be centrally located, but we might have 12 or more, depending upon the number of interlock switches that we can find. (Our loose battery technique is not allowed.)

ADDITIONALLY:

From the 4H Rocket Club person:

********************

Problems we see that can be repaired quickly at the inspection area are:

#1 - loose nose cone (fixed by adding a piece of masking tape to the shoulder),

#2) too tight of a nose cone (fixed by sanding),

#3 - no wadding (add wadding),

#4 - no motor retention (friction fit motor by adding masking tape or just tape motor to airframe),

#5 - no ignitor (add ignitor), [our engines are pre-fused]

#6 - no motor (add motor), [we insert the engine]

#7 - no launch lug (superglue lug),

#8 - broken or severely misaligned fin (repair or re-attach fin using superglue).

#9 - no streamer or parachute (I will bring extra)

********************

GOOD LUCK ALL

I WILL BE OUT OF TOWN ON TRAVEL-HENCE CANNOT ATTEND

Cheers

Saturday, October 24, 2015

Rocket assembly video

All

A video to illustrate how to assemble the kit you all will get tomorrow-to be made at home next week nd launched on Next Saturday

https://youtu.be/zQtMd5I9gMc

Courtesy of Raghu/JHU site Manager

Saturday, October 17, 2015

Session Oct 17th

We had a great session today..
Topics are:

Vision
Simple Machines
Math is Fun
Pi, Pythagorean theorem and friends
How to make shapes and planes (Geometry Drawing)

See Presentations section for slides.

Next Week We will make rockets;

Please collect 2 inside (cardboard) tubes of Paper Towel rolls and two tubes of Toilet Paper Rolls-for each child

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Rockville Science Day 2015 - Sunday, April 26, 2015

I thought this is some thing of interest to you all !!

Follow this link for more details: http://www.rockvillescience.org/rcsday.html

Krishna

Rockville Science Day 2015

26 Years and Growing

Sunday, April 26, 2015,
Noon to 5:00 P.M.
at Montgomery College
51 Mannakee St, Rockville, MD 20850 (map)

Planning Meetings at Rockville City Hall
Thursdays, 5:30-7:00pm (April 9, 16, 23)
111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850

Proclamation at Rockville City Hall
Monday, April 13, 7:00pm

Exhibitor Setup at Montgomery College
Saturday, April 25, 4-6pm, and Sunday, April 26, 8:30-11:30am

Sunday, March 8, 2015

AIS: One final note

Hi All,

Hope you all have enjoyed Parents Day at NIST.

Before we conclude this session completely, we need your valuable feed back. If you have already submitted this feed back, please ignore this message.

Here are to survey links: One for Children and the other for Parents:

Children Survey:

https://umdsurvey.umd.edu/SE/?SID=SV_0IEyQHr37xTPj49

Parents Survey:

https://umdsurvey.umd.edu/SE/?SID=SV_0HY7rfR8SgsCM1T

Please spend few mins and submit the survey

thanks

Krishna

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Fwd: AIS-Parent's Day Saturday-March 7

All

Attached are two files. The AIS_PD_Program_2015.pdf contains the: cover sheet, the programs for each room, and a floor plan for the Admin Building at NIST. Print the pages needed. The program is 8 pages total, but the type is bigger than past years.

Unless you find a really big error, it is done. No redoing the program because a project title or name is misspelled.

To find which room their kids are in, they can use the "room finder" file. We will have a small number of copies of the "room finder" at the front tables. Presumably they can look Friday night or Saturday morning to figure out which room they are in. We will also have a small number of full programs printed up and available at the front tables.

Moderators can do the same.

We got a few more moderator names than expected. We assigned 3 per room, first using those with children presenting. For others that do not have presenters, they might still be needed to stand in for some no shows.

The children are listed in in each room in alphabetical order. If several are co-presenting or need to leave early, they can inform the moderators to revise the order

Request from Alga-the AIS 4-H community coordinator

There are two evaluation forms attached. Those who can and want to, please fill it up and send as an attachment to algapie@umd.edu-one (for youth and one for adults)

You can also bring this on Saturday.

https://umdsurvey.umd.edu/SE/?SID=SV_0IEyQHr37xTPj49

https://umdsurvey.umd.edu/SE/?SID=SV_0HY7rfR8SgsCM1T

PLEASE ARRIVE BETWEEN 8:15 AND 8:30. Follow directions of the folks (NIST Volunteers) at the gate. Bring a BIG DOSE of patience!!

See you all Saturday at NIST NOT Lockheed Martin!

Monday, March 2, 2015

Fwd: AIS: 2014-15 Projects and Sessions

Hello All,

It has been a wonderful year of many good sessions and the Parent's Day event was a huge success (I am sure the kids enjoyed the party the most!).

This year we had over 40+ sessions, thanks to relentless effort on Raj's part in recruiting parent volunteers and others teachers! The list of all presentations is updated in the blog: Presentations

This year, we had about 100 students who submitted their Parents Day projects, including the ones that presented last week at LM. The list is available at: Parents Day Presentations

I also want to thank you all for your generosity and for the thoughtful gift.

Looking forward to a great event for the kids next Saturday at NIST.

Thanks,

Krishna

Friday, February 27, 2015

Session Feb 28th

Folks

We have a great program for you all this Saturday.

We have one or two AIS assistants presenting for 30 minutes.

We have the following children making their Lockheed Martin Parent's Day presentations.

Then we have a party for you organized by Sai and Purvi.

Please come early.

Because Ryan Guernsey has other things to do ( in addition to being a support person for his siblings) he will be making an early presentation around 8:50 AM. His topic is: ""Are Lights in a Parallel Circuit Brighter than in a Series Circuit?"" Sounds like an exciting topic.

The others that will be presenting are below. If you gave me the presentation topics, I misplaced them. If you could send them to me by tomorrow, it would be appreciated.

1. Anjali Natarajan

2. Surya Natarajan

3. Megha Krishnakumar

4. Arjun Samavedam

5. Lauren Guernsey - "What Happens When You Add Dish Soap to Milk?"

6. Eric Guernsey - "How does the Volume of Air in a Balloon Affect the Distance it Travels?"

7. Ryan Guernsey - "Are Lights in a Parallel Circuit Brighter than in a Series Circuit?"

8. Alisha Tomashevsky

9. Anisha Saxena

10. Aditya Khanna

11 Medhini Muralidharan - Cabbage Chemistry

12. Rohin Shah

13. Alex Okun - Does light travel in a straight line?"

11. Christina Martirosova

12. Deepak Menon - which salt is better to melt ice"

13. Arjun Samavedam

14. Sam Joshua David

15. Malaika Koduol (Genevieve)

16. Sakash Khanna

Friday, February 20, 2015

Session - Feb 21st

Folks

It is going to be a cold Saturday-but warm inside!! Snow expected –LATE in the afternoon-NOTHING to worry

Please confirm that the following kids will present at LM on the 28^th. For one reason or other you can't present at NIST on March 7^th. They will be spread amongst the different rooms with small groups of people. I believe I may have left out a few names. Please let me know SATURDAY.

1. Anjali Natarajan

2. Surya Natarajan

3. Megha Krishnakumar

4. Eric Guernsey

5. Alisha Tomashevsky

6. Anisha Saxena

7. Aditya Khanna

8. Medhini Muralidharan

9. Rohan Shah

10. Alex Okun

11. Christina Martirosova

12. Deepak Menon

13. Arjun Samavedam

14. Sam Joshua David

We have FOUR great classes for you this Saturday

a. Milk in Motion-(A dynamic Dairy experiment)-A very curious –sounds mysterious-topic

b. Tie-Dye Milk- (AND USE OF SOAP)-Wow-that is INTERESTING!! Also how to Remove FAT and Protein with Dish Soap!!

c. Teeth Rock-Umm-Musical teeth-come find out

d. Money-in your pockets-How to get and use money—a great idea

See you all Saturday

Cheers

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Saturday, February 14, 2015

Session Feb 14

Folks

It is going to be a cold Saturday-but warm inside!!

This email has a few things you should read. Have a warm cocoa in hand, sit back, relax and read please!!

1. PARENT's Day-March 7^th at NIST-Please ensure your kids have completed OR almost completed their projects!

2. After my last email about VISTOR FORMS, I have had a few TRICKLE IN. I NEED ALL of THEM BY COB HIS SATURDAY so that I can send them on to NIST.

3. Kids of parents that registered with me a bit late, WILL DO THEIR PRESENTATIONS AT LOCKHEED On the 28^th. You are all welcome to come to NIST on MARCH 7^th-I will add your NAMES to the LIST I will be sending.

4. PLEASE READ THE NOTE BELOW AND RESPOND IF YOU ARE INTERESTED.

"Spend an evening with a Lockheed Martin Engineer!!!

4-H Members ages 11-18, Are you working on a project but just can't get it to work? Are you building a rocket and want advice on how to help it fly higher? Maybe you are working on a robot and can't get it to move in the direction you wanted! Whatever you are working on, if you have a question, here is a chance to talk with an Engineer and maybe find the answer!

On Monday, February 23, Lockheed Martin has invited 4-H Members to spend an evening with a Lockheed Martin Engineer! Come to Lockheed Martin's Headquarters, 6801 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, and bring your projects and questions with you. The evening begins at 4:30 and runs till 6:00. Lockheed Martin engineers will provide an overview of the field of engineering and then dive into the questions you bring to them.

Space is limited TO 20 KIDS ONLY-let me know if your child wants to go BY THIS SATURDAY NOON: If we get 20 kids, the rest WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GO

5. We have FOUR great classes for you this Saturday

a. ALL ABOUT VACUUM-What is it, where is it, how does it happen, where is it used, Hands on help –Great topic for Children AND a Refresher for Adults!!

b. Pi, Pythagorean theorem and friends-Life, journey and the wonderful numbers with scissors and tape too

c. Satellites - Learn about very first satellite, different types of satellites, orbits, satellite launch, space junk and etc.

d. Genetics and Here-Who are you, what are you, are you like your parents, grandparents, what are genes, play games –GREAT TOPIC

Thursday, February 5, 2015

Session Feb 7th

All

a. PLEASE make sure your kids are working "hard" on their projects. Help and guide-please do not do it for them

b. Dr K and I will be sending out an email soon (or a blog link) requesting a tad more info for Parent's day (as soon as I locate the email I need!!).

c. ALL THOSE PARENTS THAT ARE THINKING OF TEACHING AND SHOWED THEIR INTEERST, PLEASE QUICKLY DECIDE ON YOUR TOPICS. WE ARE ALL EAGERLY WAITING TO LEARN FROM YO-PLEASE DO NOT DISAPPOINT US!!

We have four splendid and wonderful sessions planned for you this Saturday. No snow expected-hence no weather worries!!

I. "What is Life? Cells and DNA." Hands-on activity: As a bonus, this will include extraction of strawberry DNA.
Ii "Learn about a Computer through Role Play"- A fun session in which you all will – "Learn about electronics and computers by role playing different parts of a computer."
Iii Hands on exploration of motion in gases and liquids – great hands on session-LIMITED STUDENTS!!
Iv Mystery Topic (Raj-forgot the topic)-Very interesting topic taught by a very famous person.

Looking forward to seeing you all

Cheers
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Friday, January 30, 2015

Session Jan 31

All

We have three wonderful sessions planned for you tomorrow:

1. Rheology-taught by a wonderful teacher—flow of liquids, how it happens in your body, what is force—fun filled session

2. Why airplanes rise up, stay up and gently come down; make paper airplanes

3. A Mystery topic!!

PLEASE LOOK FOR MY EMAIL TONIGHT-On Parent's day, Visitor forms etc

Raj