Mad Science camp is rad summer fun
Mad Scientist Senior Instructor Dr. Z, also known as Zach Zache, demonstrates the effects of warm air on dry ice during Mad Science NASA Camp on July 16 at Tanque Verde Lutheran Church, 8625 E Tanque Verde Road.
Mad Scientist Senior Instructors Angel Bridgeport-Curtis, left, and Zach Zache conduct an experiment that demonstrates how comets leave a trail as they dissipate in an atmosphere.
Dr. Z pours water onto dry ice to begin shaping a comet during Mad Science NASA Camp. The 5-day camp, for kids grades K-5, focused on space, comets and rockets.
Dr. Z shows a smelly “dirty” comet to students Amber Li, left, and Siena Contreras. Campers embarked on a week-long, hands-on learning adventure that included some really cool chemical reactions.
Because comets contain more than just water and ice, Dr. Z starts to shape a “dirty” comet during the camp by pouring cleaner containing ammonia onto dry ice. Info: tucson.madscience.org
