K-5 STEAM Expo 2026
K-5 STEAM Expo 2026
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COME JOIN THE FUN!
COME JOIN THE FUN!
All K-5 Bethel students are invited to explore an area of STEAM interest by completing a project and presenting at the 2026 District-Wide STEAM EXPO
All K-5 Bethel students are invited to explore an area of STEAM interest by completing a project and presenting at the 2026 District-Wide STEAM EXPO
This is an optional project that provides students with a fun opportunity to explore a STEAM concept or discipline in greater depth.
This is an optional project that provides students with a fun opportunity to explore a STEAM concept or discipline in greater depth.
The MOST important outcome is that you and your student have FUN exploring an area of interest in STEAM!!!
The MOST important outcome is that you and your student have FUN exploring an area of interest in STEAM!!!
April is Citizen Science Month!
We want to celebrate it by encouraging YOU and your child to engage in a Citizen Science Project for Steam Expo!
Citizen Science is open to ALL and involves curious and concerned people whose individual acts contribute to a collective impact that’s accelerating scientific research, discoveries, and local actions that improve the world. From sharing photos of nature to help communities, planners, and scientists document biodiversity, to browsing images on your computer to help speed up research about Alzheimer's disease, to using your phone to help track microplastic and air quality, each of these Acts of science is important.
Small acts, such as sharing a picture of a bee, can help scientists across the country better understand the population changes of pollinators (which are responsible for one-third of the food we eat). More committed acts, such as reporting weather observations frequently over time, help the National Weather Service improve weather forecasts.
Nobody knows everything, but everybody knows something, and together, we can help solve local, regional, national, and global challenges. Interested? CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!
~Source - SciStarter
When you're ready to sign up for the STEAM Expo ...
BETHEL PUBLIC SCHOOLS STEAM EXPO
BETHEL PUBLIC SCHOOLS STEAM EXPO
April 22, 2026
April 22, 2026
6:00-8:00 PM at Bethel High School
6:00-8:00 PM at Bethel High School
Students who participate will have time to share their projects and explore the other offerings and exhibits!
Students who participate will have time to share their projects and explore the other offerings and exhibits!
We encourage parental involvement in all phases of the project!
We encourage parental involvement in all phases of the project!
WHAT ARE THE PROJECTS?
WHAT ARE THE PROJECTS?
K-5 Projects
K-5 Projects
Be Marie Curie or Thomas Edison- Do a simple science investigation or experiment and explain how it works.
Be Marie Curie or Thomas Edison- Do a simple science investigation or experiment and explain how it works.
Myth Busters - Design a creative and accurate demonstration, experiment, or model to “bust” a science myth and explain the “real science” to your audience.
Myth Busters - Design a creative and accurate demonstration, experiment, or model to “bust” a science myth and explain the “real science” to your audience.
Don't see anything that appeals?
Don't see anything that appeals?
Have a better idea ?
Have a better idea ?
Students are welcome to explore at a self directed project too!
Students are welcome to explore at a self directed project too!
WHAT TIME COMMITMENT SHOULD WE EXPECT?
WHAT TIME COMMITMENT SHOULD WE EXPECT?
K-2 students should expect to spend 1-2 weeks on the project and creating a presentation.
K-2 students should expect to spend 1-2 weeks on the project and creating a presentation.
3-5 students should expect to spend 2-3 weeks on the project and creating a presentation.
3-5 students should expect to spend 2-3 weeks on the project and creating a presentation.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I do a project with a friend? - YES! My favorite thing to do is "science" with my friends!
Can I do a project with a friend? - YES! My favorite thing to do is "science" with my friends!
What if I start and don't finish? - That's ok! Try again next year!
What if I start and don't finish? - That's ok! Try again next year!
Can I change my project? - Yes! I'll send out an email before the EXPO to check in, just let me know then!
Can I change my project? - Yes! I'll send out an email before the EXPO to check in, just let me know then!
Is it a contest? - No, we don't have judges but I do give the participants a fun souvenir !!
Is it a contest? - No, we don't have judges but I do give the participants a fun souvenir !!
Can my parents help me? - YES!! A family who "sciences" together is awesome!
Can my parents help me? - YES!! A family who "sciences" together is awesome!
What I do if I need materials for my project, but can't find them? - Come see me or ask your parents / teacher to email me! I am super resourceful!
What I do if I need materials for my project, but can't find them? - Come see me or ask your parents / teacher to email me! I am super resourceful!
Is science really a verb? - NO.... but I like using it that way !
Is science really a verb? - NO.... but I like using it that way !
Have a question?
Mr. Mack ----- >>>>>> mackj@bethel.k12.ct.us
HOW DO WE SIGN UP?????
HOW DO WE SIGN UP?????
SIGN UPS COMING SOON!
SIGN UPS COMING SOON!
LOOK FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS IN YOUR SCHOOL NEWSLETTERS!
LOOK FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS IN YOUR SCHOOL NEWSLETTERS!
YOU ARE INVITED!
YOU ARE INVITED!
All K-5 Bethel students are invited to explore an area of STEAM interest by participating in the District-Wide STEAM EXPO.
All K-5 Bethel students are invited to explore an area of STEAM interest by participating in the District-Wide STEAM EXPO.
This is an optional project that provides students with a fun opportunity to explore a STEAM concept or discipline in greater depth.
This is an optional project that provides students with a fun opportunity to explore a STEAM concept or discipline in greater depth.
The MOST important outcome is that you and your student have FUN exploring an area of interest in STEAM!!!
The MOST important outcome is that you and your student have FUN exploring an area of interest in STEAM!!!
WHY S.T.E.A.M.?
WHY S.T.E.A.M.?
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