eScience Newsletter | Foamy Fir, Seismographs Detect Deadly KY Tornadoes, and FREE Science Kits

NEW EXPERIMENT OF THE WEEK | FOAMY FIR
Does foam ooze from your Christmas tree? Probably not! Jason Lindsey, aka "Mr. Science," with Hooked on Science, mixes together two mystery ingredients to create the foamy fir.

NEW HOLIDAY STEM AND BOOK SIGNING
Join Jason Lindsey, aka "Mr. Science," with Hooked on Science, Saturday, December 18th, from 1-2 pm, at the Learning Railroad, in Paducah, KY, for Holiday STEM and to purchase your signed copy of his new book, "Big Science Experiments for Little Kids." The first 20 kids earn a FREE science kit.

NEW "BIG SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS FOR LITTLE KIDS" BOOK HITS BOOKSTORES
“Big Science Experiments for Little Kids,” is now available wherever books are sold. In the book, entertainment meets education with thrilling science experiments for kids.

NEW TORNADO CAUSES CATASTROPHIC DESTRUCTION IN KENTUCKY
A deadly, nocturnal, long-track EF4 tornado caused this catastrophic destruction in Mayfield, KY.

NEW AS SEEN ON TELEVISION | FOX & FRIENDS
Foamy fir, Santa drop, and more mind-blowing science during Fox & Friends.

FOOTHILLS SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCE | BOISE, ID

NEW WESTERN KENTUCKY SEISMOGRAPHS DETECT DEADLY TORNADOES
Earthquake monitoring stations, in the Kentucky Seismic and Strong-Motion Network, recorded strong ground vibrations associated with the storms, which produced the deadly tornadoes across Kentucky. This plot shows hours of data from the Fulton County, KY station, with the most energetic time periods highlighted in yellow and upside-down arrow marking the approximate times a major storm arrived at the station.

NEW TORNADO DAMAGE FROM SPACE
Here's what the EF4 tornado damage, across Western Kentucky, looks like, via satellite, in space. On December 12, 2021, the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on NASA’s Aqua satellite acquired this natural-color image of the tornado track across Western Kentucky, near Mayfield.

HOOKED ON SCIENCE WEATHER LAB
Discover interactive radar, weather coloring sheets, weather science games, weather experiment guides, and more at the Hooked on Science Weather Lab.

HOOKED ON SCIENCE BUZZ
"Jason, aka Mr. Science, was so great for our kiddos! Our organization ran four summer camps in Western New York this year, and Jason zoomed in and was able to connect with all four of our sites at the same time, providing programming for 126 kids! At first, there was some technical difficulties on our end, but Jason was understanding and patient, and let our time start 15 minutes late when everyone was able to log on. The kids were all engaged, and through the bags of experiments he sent ahead of time, were able to do hands-on activities even in a virtual environment. I would definitely recommend Jason's program to any group, either in person or virtual, looking for engaging and enlightening STEM education!"
HANNAH LESLIE | LOCALLY ENRICHING EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES

JODY RICHARDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | BOWLING GREEN, KY

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HOOKED ON SCIENCE BUZZ
"Jason's programs allowed all students to take ownership of their learning and add to their knowledge through experience. Jason had phenomenal classroom management and allowed for the active participation of every student throughout the program. Everyone was engaged throughout the presentation with his hands-on learning activities."
SARAH HATTON | PRINCIPAL

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"Families love Jason’s edgy, fearless science experiments and exploring his hands-on science stations. Jason makes it super easy for me to provide this type of opportunity—he is flexible and always honors my specific requests. I highly recommend inviting Jason to headline your next family engagement event. It’s such a great way to get kids, of all ages, Hooked on Science!"
JANET FRASER | GT COORDINATOR

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HOOKED ON SCIENCE SCHOOL PROGRAMS THE FIRST TO EARN SENSORY INCLUSIVE CERTIFICATION

Hooked on Science programs are the first, nationally, to earn Sensory Inclusive™ Certification, which means all Hooked on Science programs and events are certified for kids with autism and other sensory needs. This new initiative promotes an accommodating and positive experience for all kids with sensory needs. The KultureCity® Sensory Inclusive™ program allows individuals with autism and other sensory needs the ability to see and experience all the things the world has to offer.

WHO IS JASON LINDSEY?

Jason Lindsey, aka "Mr. Science," is a nationally-recognized STEM educator, meteorologist, and author. He’s appeared on the NBC Today Show, Fox & Friends, RFD-TV, WeatherNation, and television stations, across the United States, getting America “Hooked on Science.” Jason visits hundreds of schools each year inspiring kids to be inquisitive about the world around them and to develop a long-term interest in science and math. Hooked on Science school programs are the first, nationally, to earn Sensory Inclusive™ Certification, which means all Hooked on Science school programs are certified for kids with autism and other sensory needs. Jason is a STEM professional and brings real-world science connections to schools. He is an award-winning meteorologist and holds the National Weather Association broadcast “Seal of Approval.”