Mid America Science Museum

Botball Educational Robotics Program
Botball integrates science, technology, engineering, and math with robotics to expose rural area students to the possibilities surrounding technology. Students work together as a team to research current progress and propose new ideas related to the use of robots in various real-world situations. They follow up with planning, building, programming, and building of robots using Lego © pieces and various servos, motors, and sensors. This program helps students develop inquiry-base learning skills and experience hands-on applications of science, technology, engineering, and math.

For further information contact the educations department at edctr@cablelynx.com or go to the Botball site at www.botball.org.

Sermon From Science
A smaller, but equally impressive 400,000-volt version of the renowned 1.5 million volt conical Tesla Coil is now making its way to schools across Arkansas. Richard and Mary Ellen (Professor Sparky) of Hot Springs Village take their show on the road as a volunteer outreach program. After an electrifying demonstration Professor Sparky shares enlightening insights to inspire, encourage, and challenge young people to discover their God-given gifts, talents, and abilities.

The program offers a concise look into the genius mind of inventor Nikola Tesla – the man who developed alternating current and many other inventions. Reservations can be made at www.sermonfromscience.com.

Starlab
Experience our portable planetarium by contacting the education department at edctr@cablelynx.com or by calling 501-767-3461.

Science Toolkits
We provide complete toolkits for science experiments in the following areas:

Sight
Sound
Electricity
Magnetism

Two-week rentals are available. Ask us about purchasing customized kits with Arkansas Frameworks and lesson plans included.
Family Math and Science Nights
Get the family together for a fun and exciting night of hands-on Math and Science. Ask about special programs for specific grade-levels. All programs linked to Arkansas Frameworks.

Robotics Programs and Adult Mentoring Opportunities

We’ll come to your organization’s site to conduct various robotics programs. Contact edctr@cablelynx.com for a complete list of available programs.

Robotics
PICO Crickets – This is a robotics program that encourages “playful inventions and explorations. Adults, come learn what the kids already know about interacting computers with the real-world.

NXT Programming – Learn the programming that kids use to control robots during the First Lego League competitions

Botball Mentoring – This program is geared toward older children and there’s even an opportunity for adults to compete at the National Competition on Educational Robotics during the “Beyond Botball” games.