Partnering for Elementary School Science

November 28, 2016 Dear Potential Donors, On behalf of the students and staff of Camelot Elementary School, I want to thank our RESET scientists for volunteering generously during the past school year in the classroom of our 4th and 5th grade scientists and engineers. The contributions the program has made have helped create and foster a love of science and ...READ MORE »

EXPERIMENT 1 OBJECTIVE: Build a structure that can support the most possible weight.

Rich Repplier, a RESET volunteer since 2006, has led programs at many schools in DC and Virginia. He has long been a favorite of students and teachers; a comment from his most recent teacher is typical: “Rich was amazing! His experiments were engaging and the students loved him. He will be missed!” We wish Rich the best as he moves on ...READ MORE »

Liquid Rainbow: Density experiment Adult Supervision Required Items needed: Honey Light Corn syrup (clear) Dish washing liquid detergent (preferably blue or green) Water Oil (Olive oil or vegetable oil) Empty Clear Jar or Empty large clear bottle (labels removed) Food Coloring in assorted colors (Red, Green, Blue) measuring cup for liquids 5 plastic cups spoon Directions: First take a marker and label each cup with what is going to go inside of it. ...READ MORE »

Thank you for the gift card, but more importantly giving our second grade students the wonderful opportunity to experience RESET. We were lucky enough to have not one, but all three classes experiences fantastic hands on engaging lessons connected to our curriculum led by knowledgeable scientists that were able to share their love of Science with them. I know my ...READ MORE »

Spread the News! RESET has been designated a top DC nonprofit by the Catalogue for Philanthropy for 2016/17.  To be selected, a non-profit must successfully pass a rigorous review process conducted by a team 100+ experts in the local philanthropic field. Thanks so much for all you do to make our work exceptional! RESET is Number 64 in the alphabetical listing at: READ MORE »

RESET Volunteer Sandra Hernandez invited parents of her students to assist in her classroom experiments for second graders and many did. Although it isn’t always possible to involve parents, RESET volunteers should give it a try by asking our teachers to help us reach out to our students’ parents,  Some feedback from Sandra’s parent volunteers: Sandra- We cannot thank you enough for all ...READ MORE »

Hi, just returned from down under (Australia and NZ) and now preparing to do some science with you and your junior scientists. I plan to focus on earth patterns, cycles and change (SOL 3,8a) for the remainder of this semester as we discussed.   – Day prior to each class- please have each student write what they think causes day and night (serves ...READ MORE »