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What’s more fun than super-cool hands on science? As you ponder that question, let me tell you about a FANTASTIC opportunity that you’re not going to want to miss. Julie Tennell, the Biology teacher at Franklin Community High School has a science lab with the latest high-tech gear. Best of all, she’s letting us do some really amazing science activities in her lab.Unless you’re really lucky, you’ll probably never have a chance to put on a pair of gloves and dissect a real shark. Does that sound totally gross but really cool? We think so too, and that’s why it’s going to be so much fun! We ordered enough sharks for everyone to have a chance to get the full experience. Do you think you’re smart enough to identify all the parts? There’s only one way to find out.
While one group is busy exploring the fantastic world of sharks, another group will be plugging in Lab Pro equipment to a computer. We’ll be using real live computer bugs, crickets that is. Using the sensitive probes, we’ll measure cricket oxygen consumption and CO2 production at various temperatures.
Don’t worry, everyone will have a chance to do both labs. We’ll have one group doing the sharks while the other does the crickets, and then we’ll switch.
As if that weren’t enough, we’re bringing in a special guest speaker that you’re going to truly enjoy! We can’t give away all of our secrets. You have to come find out who it is yourself.
If you’ve ever considered a career working with animals, the medical field, or any science, you’re not going to want to miss this incredible night!
We will be using sharp tools for the dissection. Parents are responsible for determining whether or not their child can safely handle sharp tools. There will be plenty of exciting hands-on action that doesn’t require using tools. You may want to consider having your child not wear their best clothes for this event.
In case this all sounds very familiar, it’s a repeat of what we did back in March of 2011 with a few new special features this time. Check out the video from two years ago:
Every January, Mensans of all ages gather for an evening of games, snacks, and meeting new friends. Bring along your favorite board game, card game, or other game, or just play what others bring. Throughout the year we have game nights exclusively for our Family Program. The Game Night in January is different in that it is a big event that brings together our Family Program members and the adult members in our area.
The other big event where we combine the two groups is the Outdoor Gathering (OG) in the spring.
Most adult Mensans are big kids at heart, so everyone always has a great time!
The main Central Indiana Mensa activities are open to anyone of any age. They have events in many of the major cities in Indiana such as West Lafayette, Muncie, Evansville, Versailles, and of course Indianapolis. Check out their extensive list of upcoming events at: http://indymensa.org
PLEASE RSVP AT THIS LINK
Smart Art 2014: Lithography and Printmaking
Friday, April 25th, 2014 – 6:30pm
We will explore some basic printmaking techniques with the goal of making both temporary and permanent printing plates. There will be experimentation and creative problem solving needed to develop ideas for how to make printing blocks using core principles, such as the fact that oil and water do not mix (the cornerstone of lithography), with household objects. We will work with a reductive drawing technique where an image is etched or scratched onto a prepared surface then applying and removing paint to reveal the etched design. We will also explore a method of transferring digital images onto high quality water color paper with hand mark-making possibilities.
Not all projects will be suitable for all ages as some use sharp tools and chemicals, but there will be things for all age groups to do.
The event is being held at Todd Academy and will be led by the Todd Academy art teacher, Aaron Green. Aaron has a BFA from Herron School of Art and an MFA from the University of Illinois. He has exhibited across the country, been published in books and magazines, and has work in both private and corporate collections. Prior to Todd Academy Aaron has taught at the University of Illinois, the Prairie Art Alliance, and Herron School of Art. He also has a certificate in Reboundology, a license to operate a nail gun in New York City, and once sang with the band Genesis.
Cost is $10 per participating student for supplies. Please RSVP at this link or copy and paste the following to your browser
http://socializr.punchbowl.
As a courtesy, please RSVP as soon as you can or at the latest by 24 hours prior to the event so we can know how many supplies to purchase.
Please forward this to anyone you think might enjoy this event including other gifted families, teachers, and school administrators. We rely on you to get the word out!
If you are not on our mailing list and would like to be informed about this and other Central Indiana Mensa Family Program events, you can sign up at this link.
Check out what we did at Smart Art last year.
PLEASE RSVP AT THIS LINK
Back by popular demand, and better than ever, it’s Summer Blast! School is about to start, but you want one last blast of FUN in a seriously smart way. We have the perfect getaway for your bright friends and family! Join us on a private family beach in Plymouth, IN as we camp in tents on the scenic bank of Pretty Lake (Yes, that’s the real name of the lake!)
Activities include: Sailing lessons, canoeing, rowboat, swimming, tubing, fishing (bring your own gear and bait), smores and drama improv at the beach campfire on Friday night, nature hikes, outdoor games, outdoor science experiments, and PLENTY of hang-out time with fun, smart people!
Bring your own bikes, tent, tarp, sleeping bag, pillow, swimming gear, towel, lawn chairs, camera, fishing gear, change of clothes, snacks (if you want), and sunscreen. Cost is only$15 per person to cover food.
We have a new sailboat this year and it needs a fun, creative name. Any suggestions?
Every January, Mensans of all ages gather for an evening of games, snacks, and meeting new friends. Bring along your favorite board game, card game, or other game, or just play what others bring. Throughout the year we have game nights exclusively for our Family Program. The Game Night in January is different in that it is a big event that brings together our Family Program members and the adult members in our area.
The other big event where we combine the two groups is the Outdoor Gathering (OG) in the spring.
Most adult Mensans are big kids at heart, so everyone always has a great time!
The main Central Indiana Mensa activities are open to anyone of any age. They have events in many of the major cities in Indiana such as West Lafayette, Muncie, Evansville, Versailles, and of course Indianapolis. Check out their extensive list of upcoming events at: http://indymensa.org
RSVP AT THIS LINK
Back by popular demand, and better than ever, it’s Summer Blast! School is about to start, but you want one last blast of FUN in a seriously smart way. We have the perfect getaway for your bright friends and family! Join us on a private family beach in Plymouth, IN as we camp in tents on the scenic bank of Pretty Lake (Yes, that’s the real name of the lake!)
Activities include: Sailing lessons, canoeing, rowboat, swimming, tubing, fishing (bring your own gear and bait), smores and drama improv at the beach campfire on Friday night, nature hikes, outdoor games, outdoor science experiments, and PLENTY of hang-out time with fun, smart people!
Bring your own tent, tarp, sleeping bag, pillow, swimming gear, towel, lawn chairs, camera, fishing gear (optional – if you want to do catch and release fishing), change of clothes, snacks (if you want), and sunscreen. Cost is only $20 per person to cover food.
We’re doing Spooky Science again! Check out the video from a few years ago. Each year we do different activities, but it’s just as much fun. Be sure to RSVP right away. Spots are limited this year.
This is not a Mensa event, however a group of us will travel up together from Indianapolis to spend the day together. The event is free. You must register on your own. Registration opens September 1st. This event sells out quickly.
Lunch will not be provided.
Our group is going to meet at the Meijer parking lot in Zionsville (Exit 130 off of I-65N) at 6:30am. If you are willing to take some kids, please let us know how many spots you have. If you have kids that need a ride, please tell us how many people need a ride.
Group Coordinator:
David Bonner
(317) 973-1258
djbonner@gmail.com
20th Annual Purdue Space Day Sunday, October 25, 2015
What: Purdue Space Day provides an opportunity to learn about aeronautical and astronautical engineering and space exploration by participating in three age-appropriate activity sessions and listening to astronaut Buzz Aldrin.
When: Sunday, October, 25, 2015 (all-day event from approx. 8:30 am – 3:30 pm)
Who: Students in grades 3-8. Parents and teachers are welcome to attend with their children and students.
Where: Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907 (Purdue is on EST)
Grades: Students will be split into three age ranges: Grades 3-4, Grades 5-6, and Grades 7-8. Each age range will be taking part in different age appropriate activities in separate parts of campus.
Sign Up: Apply online starting on September 1, 2015 at www.purduespaceday.com
Deadline: Online registration will close Sunday, September 27, 2015 at 6:00 pm.
Confirmation: A confirmation packet with detailed information about the day, location, and parking will be emailed to you after registration is complete. (Please make sure your email address is correct when you apply.)
Cost: FREE – Please make your own travel arrangements to and from campus. Parking is free.
Lunch: Lunch will be from 11:30 am – 12:45 pm. Students are to provide their own lunch and are required to have an adult chaperone for the lunch period. Fast food establishments are close by. Sack lunches and picnics can be brought and ample seating space is available in Armstrong Hall as well as outdoors.
T-Shirts: PSD is selling t-shirts which are optional. They make for a fun reminder of the day but are not required for the event. New 20th anniversary shirts will be available for $12 and can be purchased online when you register. The blue shirts from previous years (limited quantities) will be available at a discounted price of $5. Shirt pick-up will be on event day during check-in.
Contact Purdue: Email: psd@purdue.edu
Visit www.purduespaceday.com and www.facebook.com/PurdueSpaceDay
Follow PSD on Twitter and Instagram: @PurdueSpaceDay
