Testimonials

"I told my son he had to do his science lesson for just fifteen minutes each day, which was such a chore for him.

"One day I gave him this program. Three hours later, he made us late for an appointment because he couldn't tear himself away! He watched the videos over and over and built things I've never seen before. Thank you so much!!!"

~Barbara & Matt
Valencia, California

"Aurora spoke at a Cub Scout Pack 6 meeting a few months ago and totally "wowed" the boys who attended the meeting. It was amazing to hear them talk about her and their sudden interest in science. My husband, David Church, was equally impressed with her skills and presentations."

"First thing they said when they got home that night was, "Sign me up for all her camps, I love that teacher! My son and his buddies raved about you for days."

~Connie Hanretty Church, San Luis Obispo, California

"Thanks for coming to our school and doing a bang-up job on your rocketry presentation!  The students really loved it, had a ton of fun, and learned a lot."

~Jodi, Valley Oaks Charter School, Bakersfield, California 

"We just wanted to say THANK YOU for supercharging us at Valley Oaks Charter School.

"You were awesome and did an outstanding job with the experiments, presentations and putting it in kid friendly terms so they could understand. My kids now want to be rocket scientists!"

~Cynnde Lewis, Bakersfield, California

"We really enjoy your demonstrations. They are wonderful and we really loved the hovercraft you did today. Thank you for all that you are doing."

~Angela and her two youngest sons, Joseph and Kyle

"Jeremy is having SO much fun with everything - thank you all for the work & thought that has gone into the box & program!"

~Tracey Miller

"Thank you so much for coming out to do our science day. It was awesome! I have had parents contacting me all week to thank me for putting both presentations together. Actually you did all the work - thanks for making me look good!

You brought so much energy into our science program. Your presentation is inspiring, not to mention fun! You truly did inspire the young minds to think creatively about science.

Personally, my son Ryan has been doing some pretty creative thinking about his science project for our upcoming science fair. I am sure we will see many 'Aurora-inspired' entries this year!

Thank you again. My appreciation and just plain "awe" for how and what you do just can not be put into words.

Thanks again and again!"

~Lorraine Solomon, Homeschool Coordinator

"My 13-year old son has not been interested in anything educational for a long time. This was the first time I saw a real spark of interest in his eyes. Thank you so much for your help in inspiring my son!"

~Ruth Ann,
Bakersfield, California

"Alex had a great time this summer in camp. Thanks for the great experience!"

~Carol

"Thank you so much, I can't wait to begin using the Science Experiment Manual with my kids. They immediately did the rocket and began the robot.

"My youngest (10 years old) played with the robot all night and was explaining it to guests at dinner. Thanks for making science fun!"

~Mrs. Lopez

"I love it that I don't have to do a thing! I set my kids in front of the program, and later find them excited and working on something new they created themselves. This program is exactly what we needed!"

~Ursula, Santa Barbara, California

"You have been such a fun inspiration for our son Sam, and totally got him fired up to build, connect, explode, invent, test, create, discover, question...
and in a nutshell, get wildly excited about how our physical world behaves through experimentation. Thank you! Thank you! Thank joy!

"You're a blessing and huge contributor to the positive development of our kids' minds and passions. Thanks for all you do and all you are!"

~Jan, San Luis Obispo, California

"Thank you for truly inspiring my kids. They're so excited to learn more. We downloaded the book and are pouring over its contents. Yeah!!!!"

~Donna, Long Beach, California

"Thank you so much for the science lessons! I had such a great time and it is very fun to learn from someone so knowledgeable."

~Sean, age 12

"As a Chemical Engineer I started reading this manual and boy what a joy. You have simplified so much so well. The explanations are great too as they are put in very simple terms. I can't wait to share these with my students. Keep me in mind if you put another of these manuals together."

~Mary, California

"I purchased your Electricity & Robots Kit and my daughter loves it! Thank you!"

~Paula

"My son KJ is having SO much fun!! As soon as we got home he watched the Robots & Electricity Kit video, and has been watching it since. He loves all of the gadgets! Thank you for letting him work with you. He will never forget it."

~Sally, Long Beach, California, CHEA participant

"My son is LOVING the Electricity & Robotics Kit we bought from you, and we've already hit Radio Shack a couple of times to add some new things to try. Thank you!!!"

~Candi

4-H Science Projects

A Complete Program for Students and Educators

Bring outstanding science projects to your group with less hassle and expense.

If your group loves to tinker and build things, and you want to encourage their creativity but you need help with the science side of things, then you are in the right place. Do any of the following fit your situation?

• You are very frustrated with current quality (or lack thereof) of science education available, but you don't know where or how to start improving it (and don't really want to be the one to do it)

• You are new to science and don't have much experience with science experiments, and need directions and ongoing support to help you along the way

• You don't have time or energy to teach science, but really want them to have the opportunity to learn

• You really don't have the budget to keep buying "science activities" or science kits, but you want to support your group's growing thirst for science knowledge

• You have a science background, but find that most science kits and books do not accurately represent what it is really like to be a scientist or engineer

If one or more of these apply to you, please read on because you are in the right place and there's help for you here.

My clients typically possess expertise in a wide variety of trades and industry, from computer programmers and doctors to grocery store managers and hair dressers.

The expertise they do NOT possess is how to teach science in a meaningful and lasting way.

Who is most likely to succeed using our approach to learning science?

The people we help typically share many of these following traits and characteristics. If these fit you as well, you are probably someone we can help learn and do science.

• You hold a high standard for excellence for learning.

• You do not see failures but rather opportunities for learning.

• You are very interested in making a contribution.

• You are committed to your success and work hard for your results, and don't give up easily.

• You are humble enough to realize you can't know everything.

• You have shown that you are willing to invest in education.

• You have shown your group that you are not afraid to make mistakes, and are willing to let them make their own.

If any of these resonate with you, you are someone we may be able to help. The first place to start is with the right information. That's why we've put together the 4-H Science Projects program.

No matter what type of science experience you have, it is possible to:

• Expand your science curriculum without buying expensive equipment or textbooks.

• Teach science without having to do it all yourself.

• Create learning opportunities that ignite your group's curiosity and excitement.

• Create a place for your students to be free to discover and explore.

We will focus on the areas of science that are often most neglected, namely the physical science arena, and help to make your science learning a lot less scary and intimidating.

How can you be so sure?

Because I have had my share of struggling with both learning and teaching physics, chemistry, and engineering to grades K-12 and through university level... until I figured out what I needed to do to be successful.

My name is Aurora Lipper and I'm a mechanical engineer, pilot, astronomer, university instructor, scientist, teacher to large groups of kids, and mother of two in California. Several years ago, I found myself frustrated with teaching my mechanical engineering students at the university after giving them my absolute best. I simply could not get through to them how to learn some of the most important concepts in science. I decided I needed help. I found the best mentors and teachers to help me find out what worked and get rid of what didn't. The result was a booming science series of lessons I could teach to any age... from five year olds through twenty five! My classes were overfull. I had more students than I could ever imagine.

Having discovered a proven science program for learning physical science, I knew I needed to share these classes with others. Today, I have helped over 25,000 kids learn the science learning skills they need to do real physical science that challenges them enough to make them grow. I have watched families expand into a fuller potential and even watched their child's lives change course. I have witnessed many families go from feeling overwhelmed and hopeless toward learning anything science-related to the highly energized state of creation of exploration often in just one class.

And now I offer my best science projects to you...

How does it work?

What is so special about this program?

Here's how this program works: When you order this program at the link below, you get a box shipped to your door with everything you need inside.

When you're ready to do an experiment, you flip through the science manual, pick out the lesson you want, and dig through your box for the corresponding packet of materials. For example, if you want to build the water rocket, you'd find it in Chapter 3, Section 2. Digging through your box will reveal a packet with a label on it: Rocketry 3.2: Water Rocket.

Now here's the hard part: HAND IT OVER TO THE KIDS! It includes everything they will need, including the science lecture on audio CD, instructional science video DVD, and all the parts to do the science experiments! (The DVD includes a trouble-shooting guide and guidance as to where things usually go wrong.)

They will learn all the things that aren't taught in school, such as how to build exploding toilet paper cannons, how to zoom roller coasters around the living room, how to build a DC motor, how to blast rockets from the palm of your hand... using your natural gifts and talents to make these project your own.

You'll also have the support and wisdom of other science-minded teachers and families as well as myself. Together, we will help you stay motivated and keep you on track. And our support is here for you for as long as you need it.

What's Included with the 4-H Science Projects Program?

Benefit #1: All the Hard-to-Find Materials

Each lesson packet contains all the hard-to-find materials, from rocket valves and batteries to lasers and funnels - it's all in there.

Benefit #2: CD Audio Library

You will have all live audio recordings of Aurora teaching these science classes to a group of students. Some leaders find this the most valuable part of the program. If you feel at a loss as to how to present a subject, all you need to do is play the CD recording and be a part of the class!

Benefit #3: Science Experiment Manual

You will have the book that covers over a hundred different science experiments you can do right at home with the things from around your house. Click here to view the table of contents. You will get a spiral-bound hardcopy of the Science Experiment Manual when you order the 4-H Science Projects program.

Benefit #4: DVD Video Library

You will have the video recordings demonstrating how to do the science experiments. For some educators, this is the most valuable part of the program, as they get to see exactly where to put what to make it all work together.

Benefit #5: Access to Resources

You will have access to a variety of resources to get you on your way to learning and doing real physical science. Some resources are informational websites, others are where to find parts, and still others are sources of inspirations and ideas.

Benefit #6: Continual Access to the Newest Science Experiment Additions

You'll have immediate online access to the latest projects and experiments as they are published. You'll find new science activities being constantly added to our Members Library, and you'll get complete access to it as they arrive. Click here to see upcoming classes.

Benefit #7: Unconditional Happiness Guarantee

There is no risk on your part when you order. If you sincerely feel that the information in the 4-H Science Projects program is not worth the money, just send me an email within the first 30 days of purchase. I'll issue an instant refund.

All I ask is that you give the 4-H Science Projects program a fair try. If you've worked through it, used the strategies and projects outlined in the manual and media files, and still feel it's not as you had expected, you'll get a refund.

Through the forums, audio CDs and DVD video demonstrations, you will be provided with an experience-rich community that you can use to springboard your practice into a thriving venture. Take control of your group's science education and start enjoying physical science as it was always meant to be - exciting, energizing, and full of potential!

Projects Included in our 4-H Science Program

These are the classes currently offered with the 4-H Science Projects program. Take a sneak peek at our upcoming classes to be included by clicking here.

The audio lessons are live recordings of each lesson taught in a class environment. These recordings answer the "how" and "why" stuff happens, and you'll get to hear how I use different teaching techniques to draw out the best in the kids. You'll get to be with the kids as we discover many areas of science that excite and spark interest - and you can hear their energy on these recordings.

The video lessons are for instructional purposes for those activities that need more than just a write-up or someone talking to you about it. In these videos, I take you step by step through the hardest projects to show you exactly how it's done.

Ever get stuck halfway through a project and need help? The program also includes unlimited support for as long as you need it.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What does the Science Experiment Manual Cover?

The Science Experiment Manual covers key experiments in Aerodynamics, Physics, Chemistry, and Engineering. Click here to view the table of contents.

There is no filler material in our science manual. You will not find any busy worksheets, plot-your-own charts, or draw-your-own diagrams. What you WILL find is 100% solid content of what and how to do the activities!

The manual includes over 100 experiments. It's in both hardcopy and e-book format, meaning that when you purchase it, you will immediately be mailed a link to a download page where you can get access to it right away. You can print the PDF file on your printer or save it to your computer for easy viewing.

I don't have time to teach science! Why should I get this program over a science workbook?

While workbooks have their place, we find that kids often get frustrated (and later, turned off to science) because they can't ask a book a question. And books can't inspire each reader in their own unique way.

We offer a book, audio lectures, video demonstrations, unlimited support, and a stream of new classes in our 4-H Science Projects Program. All you need to do is add the kids, give them the packet, and let them drive own their education.

Here's how this 4-H Science Projects Program works: When you order this program at the link below, you get a box shipped to your door with everything you need inside.

When you're ready to do an experiment, you flip through the science manual, pick out the lesson you want, and dig through your box for the corresponding packet of materials. For example, if you want to build the water rocket, you'd find it in Chapter 3, Section 2. Digging through your box will reveal a packet with a label on it: Rocketry 3.2: Water Rocket.

Now here's the hard part: HAND IT OVER TO YOUR KIDS! It includes everything they will need, including the science lecture on audio CD, instructional science video DVD, and all the parts to do the science experiments!

How many science projects are included?

The Science Manual covers over 150 science projects. About half of those projects require special materials (lasers, pulleys, etc.), and we provide you with everything you need. The other half of the experiments use things that are simple to get from around the house (sugar, soap, toilet paper tubes, etc.).

You can stretch this program out to last an entire school year if you do about one science project each week for an hour or two. And don't forget - some projects will spark your child and divert their attention to expanding with new ideas in a new direction, so there may be another month's worth of science right there!

What if I don't have time to go get the stuff needed for these projects?

We now offer a COMPLETE package, including all the hard-to-find equipment you need to make ALL the projects in the 4-H Science Projects Program. You will get a box of supplies delivered right to your door, from lasers to motors to rocketry valves - it's all in there!

Is this a complete curriculum?

Yes and no. Think of us as the 'idea people'. We give you hundreds of science experiments and projects that you try out for yourself. If one experiment really ignites a child, then take it and run with it - expand it into a science fair project, make it a theme, turn it into a report using the scientific method. It's our job to completely immerse you in hands-on activities and projects, and let YOU decide where to go from there.

What age group is the 4-H Science Projects program appropriate for?

The students who will most likely get the most out of this program are usually between the ages of 7-14 years old. Having said that, most parents report that they found just as much value in it for themselves personally as did their children. You get out what you put in!

I don't have time to sit and listen to all these programs and then figure out what to do. What do you suggest?

At Supercharged Science, we don't believe it's your job as a parent to have all the answers. So hand over this program to your group and let them have at it. When they run to you with questions, you can honestly say, "Gosh - I'm not sure. It looks like you glued the balloon to the wall - is that how you got it to stick?" and wait for their answer on static electricity and how they rubbed the balloon on their head to charge it up.

Part of being a quality scientist involves taking responsibility for your own learning. This means that although you might want your project to happen a certain way (for example, your paper airplane to fly), but after working at it you find your results are not as you expected (after folding the airplane, it consistently nose-dives).

Most people stop here and give up, but this is where the greatest opportunity for learning starts. Stop to take a closer look and really start to ask quality questions about why the laws of physics gave you something different than you were expecting, that's when you really learn how to fly. Does it matter what type of paper we use? Does the plane have to be symmetrical? Does it matter if we add a paper clip to the nose? How do real airplanes keep from nose-diving?

Do you really include EVERYTHING we need, or do I still need to get more stuff?

We provide you with MOST of the stuff you will need, but there are two additional things you should know about:

• Tools: scissors, tape, low-temperature hot glue gun, etc. (These things are probably lurking around your house somewhere.)

• Junk: toilet paper tubes, paper towel tubes, empty soda bottles, old film canisters, milk jug caps, bottle caps, clean water bottles, etc. (You essentially will need to start saving the stuff you would normally throw away! Keep a box somewhere within reach.)

Most science projects we do don't work. How is yours different?

How long would you give your average baby to learn how to walk? Before you shut him off and tell him not to bother anymore because "he will just never get it right". You should be saying to yourself, "Whaddya mean? Are you crazy?! My kid's gonna walk!!" And amazingly enough, 95% of the people on the planet walk.

It's the same with any new endeavor you take on. With learning science, the physical laws of the universe are still working exactly as they should (gravity didn't suddenly increase, for example, when your marble flew off the track). It's just a matter of perspective. You just need to stop, take a closer look, and really try to figure out what's going on.

While we're not suggesting that we've never had times when we're ready to pull our hair out over something not working quite right (ask Aurora about the time she imploded the lab), but we are suggesting that you do whatever it takes to turn that frustration around to fuel your determination to get it right and understand the science behind the scenes. (If you need some science tips, we have many available free on this web site in the Free Stuff section.)

With this in mind, we've put together the most comprehensive, complete science learning package we could imagine, and backed it all with a money-back guarantee. We have done our absolute best in presenting what we know and how to teach it to our future generations, and we stand behind everything we offer 100%.