The Crazy Science Fair Extravaganza was developed from the idea that science can be exciting!  The event is a day-long program at Hillel for Ridgetop’s students. Individual stations, each hosting a different interactive project is staffed by mentors. University professors from UT are being invited to present specific learning activities.  The moment they arrive in the building, students will enter a fantasy world of crazy discoveries.  For example, while sitting in a UT formula racecar, they will learn how it is built and what parts make it work.  At another station, they will have to build towers out of uncooked pasta and marshmallows while learning about civil engineering and building structures. As they enter the building's courtyard, they will build remote control vehicles experiencing electrical current and resistance.  Each station will have posters explaining the basics behind the activity, and a take-home project to reinforce the learned theory.  Numerous student organizations at UT will be invited to host a station to teach science in a simplified, hands-on approach.  We are also seeking the support of professors in the sciences as well as professors in the school of education to lead discussions and experiments proving the theories of science.