Presentations

Some of the Presentation Slides:

    2015-2016

    1. Vision
    2. Simple Machines
    3. Math is Fun
    4. Pi, Pythagorean theorem and friends
    5. How to make shapes and planes (Geometry Drawing)
    6. Science of chess/moves/thought processes
    7. Photosynthesis and autumn leaves
    8. T-Rex to chickens, an adventure in biodiversity
    9. Frog Dissection
    10. 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
    11. Electricity-Part II-Different than what you learnt last time-BUT you will Learn What College Kids learn-NOT a class to miss
    12. 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)
    13. 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)
    14. 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!!
    15. 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
    16. 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)
    17. 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!!)
    18. Chemistry-what is it, how do colours mix, what happens when "stuff that won't dissolve" is dropped in water- a WOW class!!
    19. 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?
    20. A witty/interesting/cool session and learn amazing shortcuts
    21. 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!!)
    22. 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
    23. 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
    24. Life- An Introduction to Bacteria and Fungi –what is bacteria –good and bad bacteria, good and bad molds-healthy/unhealthy-Yum or Ugh??
    25. Light and Smell- How to make Candles that smell so good; A great birthday party activity
    26. 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?
    27. 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!!)
    28. 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 - - -
    29. 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 -
    30. 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)
    31. 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
    32. Simple Machines-By popular demand –this is being brought back. Learn about how to lift heavy weights easily-how in the olden days, Greeks, Romans, Arabs built giant things. This will give you great ideas on how to simplify difficult problems-an Engineer or a scientist
    33. Exercises for the Body- Learn through Yoga, how you work out different parts of the body and how each exercise helps in different ways. Taught by expert practitioners, this is a fun filled challenge-for Adults versus kids!
    34. Electricity and Electromagnetism- Learn all about electricity, what is electric current, how electrons travel, what is an electric motor, what are coils, how and why you get an electric shock(!!), what are magnets and what the combination of electricity and magnetism is called and its uses. Taught by an experienced Engineer, this is "Guaranteed" to make you smarter and a good Electrical Engineer if you go on to study these
    35. Planes and Aerodynamics- Learn all about Airplanes, how they stay up, how they can come down –land carefully or CRASH(!!), how some planes can fly upside down without the pilots and passengers falling down,how some planes can perform amazing actions in air, maybe how some planes can fly as fast as sound, what is the speed of sound - -Become an Aerospace Engineer!!
    36. Game Theory-A great learning experience for everyone (kids and adults). Working in groups you will learn how people buy/sell/build/negotiate. Good fun, great learning- if you have done this previously please give others a chance
    37. Global Warming- Learn from an Environmental Engineer what this is all about-may be El Nino, how it affects the weather, electricity, modern lives etc.
    38. The Science of Severe Weather: Hurricanes, Tornados, Typhoons and Cyclones- Learn all about "The Science of Severe Weather: Hurricanes, Tornados, Typhoons and Cyclones. You will get to move tornadoes
    39. Money- Learn all about money, how to make it, how to save money, how to "grow" money-tips and ideas (also how to negotiate with your parents to get some money  - -
    40. What does Xbox Kinect and Batman have in common-  For the "games interested" children(and adults who want to be children) great topic to learn/understand-Fun idea
    41. Introduction to Bacteria-A great learning experience for everyone (kids and adults). Learn what is good and bad bacteria-what makes you sick or healthy. What turns Milk into Yogurt! Peer through a Microscope-Become a Scientist
    42. Bioluminescence- the production and emission of light by a living organism. Remember the flies emitting light in the dark? Learn the how, why, where and how come; the value, the use and beauty
    43. Sheep Heart Dissection - Learn all about the heart, how blood flows, good and bad blood, similar to what you have in your body. One more step to becoming a doctor!!
    44. Money- Learn all about money, how to make it, how to save money, how to get ready for college, and HOW TO SPEND Money and have fun!!  - (especially if anyone wins the lottery!!)-
    45. What is DNA- Learn all about what DNA is, what does it do, why is it needed, what will happen without it, how to extract DNA, what does it say about you (or your parents)
    46. OPTICS- Science of Light/Vision/Sight etc- observe different physical properties of various lenses and how lenses make objects appear differently under various conditions fog/light/darkness. What does "Pitch black" mean, how much light do the Stars shed-what happens to light over long distances, how is light measured etc.!
    47. Heredity, Genetics and DNA- Learn what is heredity, what is genetics and why you resemble your mom and dad in many ways but are still different from them in some ways.  Learn what is DNA and what it has to do with all this.  Learn how to isolate DNA using simple things available in your home.
    48. DC Motors- Learn about electricity, Magnetism and magnets, what are Motors and what do they do, what happens if you wrap/wing a coil on a magnet, how do you vary the strength, speed and usefulness  of a motor,
    49. Bluetooth – What are sound waves and what other kinds of waves there are? What are they used for and where are they used? Learn about "From sound wave to electromagnetic wave, to basic concept of wireless communications.  Demo with walkie-talkies and Bluetooth Speaker.
    50. Science of Spying –What is spying, who can be a spy, how do you do it, what scientific methods you use to gather and distribute information, are there good and bad spies, who is interested in this information, how do you make sure others cannot see or read  - - From an expert who has practiced this art!!
    51. Healthy Heart: How human heart functions, commons heart diseases, how to keep a healthy heart-You will learn all about the heart, Do we need a heart (!!), what does being "heartless" mean, how does exercise help the heart-From a Heart expert!!
    52. Science in Trauma and Medicine- Learn all about what you see when you go to an emergency room, who takes care of you, what do they do, what medicines they give you, do they operate on you, how many doctors take care of you, Is medicine Science(??)-Volunteers are welcome to act as patients!! –From one who does this work!
    53. Mystery topic (Teacher still finalizing!!)- Learn about whatever the teacher wants to teach –science of chemistry, or how cells combine to make a human or how many chemicals are in your body - - (these are my guesses on what the teacher may do!!)-guaranteed to be interesting-From an experienced person in the subject
    54. Kitchen Chemistry- This is also for Moms and Dads!! What chemicals do you have at home, what happens if you mix them, which ones are good and bad, what does one do if they mix accidentally, may be some chemical equations AND (possibly) references to Periodic Table, what happens if you combine Copper and Hydrochloric acid- From an experienced Scientist!!
    55. How things Fly: Learn the basic laws that govern flight: Newton's laws of motion and Bernoulli's (who is this guy!!)Principle. Class will cover how things fly: from insects to birds to man-made objects. We will watch videos. We will make some paper planes and measure amount of lift created with different paper planes.
    56. What are soaps/detergents and how do they remove dirt Learn about the history of soaps, what chemicals are in soap, demonstration of soap making and if time permits we will conduct simple surface tension experiment with talcum powder and soap drops
    57. Cloning:- Learn all about  what is cloning, how it is done, types of cloning, should humans be cloned? Would you like to see another person that looks and acts exactly like you? Are there any rules against this?
    58. Japanese Style Steam Boats: Learn all about what is steam, what is a boat, how is it made, what kinds of materials are used to make boats, why do they float, how do they move, why steam and not electricity, why and how does steam make boats move, how can speeds change  -


    2014-2015

    1. Electricity Generation and Power Plants
    2. Candle Making (2 sessions)
    3. Circuits with Play Dough
    4. Global Positioning System
    5. Weather (2 Sessons)
    6. Geometry construction with compass and ruler
    7. HOW to Make Money; Why your parents Spend Money; What can 5 dollars do in 30 years!!
    8. Electricity-What is it-how does it flow-Learn what High schoolers learn-Use Meters for HANDS ON work
    9. Simple Machines—What are they-how are they used- Where are they used
    10. Talk by Astronaut - Rick Hieb
    11. Rheology-How liquids/fluids flow-is Blood thicker than water? Does Oil flow faster or slower than water why
    12. Science of Exercise-Why exercise? How to become flexible? How to balance on one foot(OR EEVEN TWO FEET FOR SOME OF US!!)? How is Breathing helpful? Get ready to jump and improve your blood flow!!
    13. Dissection –How to dissect a frog-study the systems-how does it compare to a human body
    14. SOUND-What is sound? How and why do you hear it? Are there good/bad sounds? Properties of sounds! How fast does sound travel? What are Sound and Light Waves
    15. SCIENCE OF CHESS & THE ART OF CHECKMATE-Chess makes you think!! What is Chess? Who plays them? What are the pieces called? It is a Sport of Kings!!! Can you move forwards/backwards/sideways/diagonally/jump? CHILDREN AND ADULTS with Basic Chess Knowledge will benefit greatly-Learn from the Master!!
    16. LEARNING GENETICS –WITH CANDY –A "Sweet" presentation-Learn all about the Building Blocks of Life/Who you are/what are you made of-if you don't eat the candy –you can take it home!!
    17. GRAVITY & HOW DO THE PLANETS MOVE?- Does everything that goes up MUST come down? What is gravity? Where is it found? Is it the same in Maryland and California or India or England OR the Moon? How do Planets Move-clockwise/anticlockwise/diagonally/up and down?
    18. Scratch programming-learn about a cool way to learn how to work magic on a computer-Software is free to download and this teacher promises to WOW you
    19. Frog dissection- For those that could not attend last time-this teacher has honed this class to an art form-will make the scalpel dance in your kids' fingers!
    20. Hydraulic Catapult-Learn about the power of water, build a catapult, you will be act as an Engineer design and compete. The teacher will make an Engineer out of you!!
    21. Four forces of Flight-Learn about flying, what are the forces that hold up a flight AND if you are good make a boomerang AND/OR a Plane.
    22. Math is fun (really it is)-Make you all smart and appear like a wizard!!
    23. The Digestive System-a really great presentation from a practicing Doctor-Where does what you eat go/why/ ad what happens- say to a doughnut if it is eaten!! No consultation fee charged either
    24. PART II-of session on Planets/Gravity/What keeps the Earth moving/Sun & Moon in the sky and more hands on stuff
    25. Fun with Math/Amazing your friends with Fast Math (and teachers)-Make you all smart and appear like a wizard!!
    26. Pi, Pythagorean theorem and friends -a really fun presentation
    27. Firearms, design and safety Learn about guns, types of guns, what is used where, how to be safe, how dangerous they can be-taught by an expert
    28. Game theory-Art of Negotiating to get what you want-How do you communicate and Convince others-Preferably for 10 year olds
    29. Chocolate Making-the Science of chocolates, what are they made of, good/bad chocolates, strawberry coated chocolates and more
    30. Physics is fun-learn the joy of Physics & Power of Observation-Parents-please bring loose change-for pendulums experiments
    31. Aerodynamics-all you want to know airplanes—you will build paper planes and fly them too!!
    32. Vision - How Vision works, Why do animal need it and 3D Vision 
    33. "What is Life? Cells and DNA." Hands-on activity: As a bonus, this will include extraction of strawberry DNA.
    34. 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."
    35. Hands on exploration of motion in gases and liquids – great hands on session-LIMITED STUDENTS!!
    36. 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!!
    37. Pi, Pythagorean theorem and friends-Life, journey and the wonderful numbers with scissors and tape too
    38. Satellites - Learn about very first satellite, different types of satellites, orbits, satellite launch, space junk and etc.
    39. Genetics and Here-Who are you, what are you, are you like your parents, grandparents,  what are genes, play games –GREAT TOPIC
    40. Milk in Motion-(A dynamic Dairy experiment)-A very curious –sounds mysterious-topic
    41. Tie-Dye Milk- (AND USE OF SOAP)-Wow-that is INTERESTING!! Also how to Remove FAT and Protein with Dish Soap!!
    42. Teeth Rock-Umm-Musical teeth-come find out
    43. Money-in your pockets-How to get and use money—a great  idea




    2013-2014


      1. Pollution – Field Trip (Spring/Summer)
      2. All about pollution
        1. Simple Machines
        2. Surface Tension (continuation of the Soap presentation)
          1. Cleanliness (!!)-How to make soap
            1. Are you weather ready-Many of us were caught by surprise when the snow arrived –Learn From an expert and a delightful speaker
            2. Learning the Language of Music-From an expert Musician-Many of the children and re Musical minded-this is a treat for all
            3. The Digestive System-From a Doctor –She is a great teacher-universally liked –and will tell you how much “pizza’ to eat next week AND what happens if you eat more!!
            4. How to keep your body clean!! The Making of Soap-A wonderful experiment
            5. How to keep your body healthy-what do you and can you eat?
            6.  How des pollution-water/air and other kinds affect you/your body
            7.  Math is Phun-a very interesting and different perspective
            8.  Sound - - what did I say-is there something as “quiet” sound?
            9.  Math of compass and straightedge
            10.  Volcanoes-come see colorful lava bubbling out of a volcano
            11.  Pi, Pythagorean theorem and friends
            12.  How to Build a Walking Robot
            13.  Police Weapons and Training-a Police Officer from the County Police department is oing to wow you!!
            14.  It is “Crystal” clear-another amazing presentation
            15.  Frog dissection-For those that missed it and those who want to perfect their issection technique!!
            16.  Sound-what you hear and what you don’t
            17.  “Phun” Math-
            18.  What happens to the air you breathe & What is the tick-tock sound you hear in your ody?
            19.  Gizmos and Gadgets
            20.  How to make a simple DC Motor
            21.  Digestive System-where does what you eat disappear to
            22.  Astronaut
            23.  Science of Music
            24.  Science of Exercise
            25.  Science in Nature
            26.  Astronaut Training-who, when, how-the good, the bad and the difficult
            27.  Chocolate  making-the beauty and the messiness
            28.  Physics is fun
            29.  Spooky Science-Since this is a Halloween topic, the teacher wants to do it for the ids that were unable to attend last time 
            30.  Kaleidoscope? How does it work?
            31.  Mystery topic - electro magnetism
            32.  Spooky Science-has made a roaring comeback
            33.  Something about Bats—you may all start flying
            34.  How bat senses work.
            35.  How to read faster
            36.  Spooky Science-has made a roaring comeback
            37.  Something about Bats—you may all start flying
            38.  Mystery topic
            39.  ROCKET
            40.  Electricity
            41.  Spooky Science
            42.  Money
            43.  Chocolate Chemistry
            44.  Computers and Security
            45.  3D Vision

            2012-2013



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