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Saturday, January 30, 2016

AIS: Parents Day project Reminder !

All:

The Due date is fast approaching, if you have not submitted yet, please work with your kid(s) and submit the form as soon as possible. We have about 100 kids registered, but only 20 of you have submitted.

Another point to note is AIS/NIST would be awarding AIS participation certificates ONLY for the kids who present their project.

Here are the details for form submission:

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

· 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

· Submit project details here

Deadline for submission of forms is Sunday Feb 7.

Some resources for carrying out projects::

· Previous years' Projects

· Science Fair Investigation Project Steps

· Parent's Role in Science Projects

· Science Buddies

Please work with your kids and have them present a wonderful project !

Friday, January 29, 2016

AIS -January 30th

Apologize for the delay in sending this out so late-work intruded unfortunately.

Please:

1. Fill up the Parent's day presentation forms and send it in to Dr. K. We have received only a handful of forms. Based on what you folks told me, many more are presenting.

2. Read and fill up the form requesting additional info (for Parent's day)-we will send out very soon.

3. Volunteer to teach-especially those that said they would and others who have thought about it!

We have the following for tomorrow. The usual tips apply-earlier you come, better the choice for your child (and I don't have to soothe or hear complaints!!)

a. 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.!

b. 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.

c. 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,

d. 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."

If necessary we will have a 5^th teacher. I am sure there would be plenty of volunteers!!

Cheers

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Krishna Samavedam
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Thursday, January 21, 2016

AIS - Jan 23rd - NO SESSION

All

The National Weather Service issued a blizzard warning for Saturday-a rare occurrence as they don't too often. While I question the credibility of the local weather folks, this is worth paying attention to. Safety of the children, parents and others being paramount,

THIS week's AIS sessions are cancelled

We will start back on the 30^th. All the teachers for this week were ready, willing and eager to share their knowledge and expertise.

Please:

1. Fill up the Parent's day presentation forms and send it in to Dr. K. We have received only a handful of forms. Based on what you folks told me, many more are presenting.

2. Have a safe and enjoyable (fun in the snow) weekend.

3. Read and fill up the form requesting additional info (for Parent's day)-we will send out very soon.

4. Volunteer to teach-especially those that said they would and others who have thought about it!

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Monday, January 18, 2016

Parents Day project Reminder !