STEM & Science Events

turing tumble - building marble-powered computers

For 2024-25, HSAP was awarded a STEM ScaleUp Program grant from the Governor's STEM Advisory Council that provided us with sixteen Turing Tumble games by Upper Story! Using these marble-powered computers, students will explore what makes a computer, problem solving, coding strategies, binary, teamwork, and more! Through hands-on building, students try to solve challenges using bits, gears, crossovers, and ramps in different configurations to achieve the desired output.

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, Makerspace, & Nature Study Days!

By having regularly scheduled STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, & math), makerspace, and nature study activities, HSAP students are able to explore a wide variety of science concepts. They are able to work with the engineering design process on their own as well as through group problem solving, get out into the natural world to engage with experts, and use creativity to put science concepts into practice. These opportunities usually happen monthly and vary based on age group.

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