Leigh Picard of Mad Science of Southern MA & RI held the attention of over 50 children at the Doran Elementary School in Fall River, MA, on October 11, 2011, as they learned about air and air pressure through a series of experiments and demonstrations. Mad Science teaches science in a way that engages imagination and hands-on learning. Students are exposed to important principles of science that help them to interpret information that is relevant to their health status. "We can't expect children to understand what we tell them about nutrition, fitness and substance abuse unless they have a good background in the basic principles of scientific methods," commented School Wellness Coordinator Marcia Picard. Presentations have taken place in Fall River Schools, the YMCA and CD-REC.  Click here for a video of the event. For more information about how to arrange for a Mad Science presentation, call  (508) 679-0081 or email Mail@MadScienceSMARI.com.

(Top row) Mad Science instructor Leigh Picard gets the children engaged in thinking about scientific problems right from the start of his presentation. (Second row) Leigh poses questions about the physical world that can be tested using the scientific method. (Third row) Leigh works with a student to help his learn about testing hypotheses. (Bottom row) Leigh demonstrates the effect of air movement in filling a nylon tube and the properties of carbon dioxide gas with a bucket full of water and dry ice.