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STEM Fair highlights hands-on learning
STEM Fair highlights hands-on learning
Union Middle School hosted its annual STEM Fair, highlighting a wide range of student projects from both core academic classes and elective courses.
A unique blend of science, technology, engineering and math-based projects were on display including
Innovative bridge and roller coaster student creations from the Amusement Parks and Bridges Designs elective.
Detailed models of cells and human body systems built by students in general science classes.
Treehouses, roadside structures and recreations of global architecture built using the design thinking process by students in the Architecture elective.
3D models of the brain from students in the Executive Funtioning elective.
These projects not only showcase strong academic understanding but also students’ ability to apply Profile of a Rutherford Graduate competencies in real-world scenarios. Students applied collaboration, critical thinking, communication and creativity as they worked together to create brilliant displays.
Game on: Lincoln School students learn
Game on: Lincoln School students learn
Lincoln School students participated in a game design workshop, taught by parent and Rutherford resident Orchun Koroglu, founder of Game Design Academy.
Koroglu and the students used Boxels to build their video game characters. Students placed blocks on the board to design their characters, then digitized the characters by taking a picture with the app, and customized the animations.
By participating, students combined critical thinking with creativity to design their game characters.
Robotics challenge at Union Middle School powers up critical thinking
Robotics challenge at Union Middle School powers up critical thinking
Union Middle School students in the Robotics studied mechanical engineering and gear ratios with a hands-on challenge.
The mission? Build a robot strong enough to pull the most weight. Using critical thinking, the students experimented with different gears to achieve the most torque. Each team’s creation was put to the test when the scale measured tractive effort, the true pulling power produced by the gears.
The engaging, STEM-powered challenge blended creativity, engineering and friendly competition.
Sticky situations: Marshmallow engineering emphasizes the power of critical thinking
Sticky situations: Marshmallow engineering emphasizes the power of critical thinking
Washington School third graders dove into the Great Marshmallow Challenge, transforming their classroom into a hub of discovery and fun! Equipped with just spaghetti, string, tape and a single marshmallow, students raced to engineer the tallest, most stable structures. Along the way, they mastered key skills like communication and teamwork — sharing bright ideas, problem-solving and delegating roles. Each innovative design, whether it soared or toppled, became a lesson in resilience and creativity. This hands-on challenge provided a perfect opportunity to develop critical thinking skills in a fun and supportive classroom environment.
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