Mad Science excites Potter students

Radical Ron from Mad Science starts an afternoon of science lessons with a demonstration of the properties of flash paper for students at the Potter Junior High Unit of the Boys and Girls Clubs of North County on Feb. 17.

Under the direction of Radical Ron, Potter student Josue Martinez adds some more vinegar to a mixture containing baking soda to create gaseous bubbles while fellow student Andrea Ordonez looks on. The workshop was donated by Time Warner Cable as part of its Connect a Million Minds campaign to promote science and math education.

Dr. Don of Mad Science, left, explains how the water he poured into a cup ended up a block of ice to the amazement of Evelyn Medina, Armando Arias, and Christopher Peters as Radical Ron watches. Fifty students participated in the interactive science lessons.

Dylan Sullivan fills his superball mold with blue plastic crystals. When soaked in soapy water for one minute the crystals form a high bouncing ball.