STEM & Science Events
Exploring Ioponics!
For 2023-24, HSAP was awarded another "Making STEM Connections" grant from the Governor's STEM Advisory Council! Enter the HSAP building and you'll be greeted by our resident fish in their beautiful greenery-covered aquarium!
Educational aquaponics, specifically named Ioponics, is the combination of aquaculture (raising fish) and hydroponics (growing plants without soil) in an integrated system using aerobic bacteria that transforms fish waste into nutrients for plants. The process involves a hands-on, researchable process of raising aquatic animals and plants in a controlled micro-ecosystem within school walls.
Students are exploring how these living things can work together for the benefit of both.
STEAM Days!
By having regularly scheduled STEAM Days (science, technology, engineering, art, & math), HSAP students are able to explore the engineering design process on their own as well as through group problem solving. So far in the fall of 2023, we've created geometric fish, created and tested sail cars, built outdoor survival shelters, engaged in Strawbees challenges, and more!
Makerspace Is Here!
For 2018-19, HSAP was awarded the "Making STEM Connections" grant from the Governor's STEM Advisory Council!
As a result of this grant, we've been able to set up our own Makerspace in the HSAP room. Each month, we have "Makerfest Friday" to explore making in the areas of engineering, math, art, textiles, and more!
Engineering is Elementary (EiE)
HSAP was awarded a grant for Engineering is Elementary (EiE) from the Governor's STEM Advisory Council in 2016!
April 2017 - Bubble Bonanza (Gr. 3-6) - http://eie.org/engineering-adventures/curriculum-units/bubble-bonanza
We had a fantastic time exploring the properties of bubbles, how they form, and what materials make a great bubble wand! This engineering adventure was a great week of problem solving, exploration, collaboration, and growth. Below is just a peek at all the fun!
