STEM Day

Laneview PTA is proudly working to encourage students in the fields of STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. We will work with students in the SAS club (Students Advancing STEM) from Morrill Middle school to develop projects that every student can build and take home with them as an example of how STEM is used in real life. This is a free event for all students funded by the PTA. Check out pictures from our 2024 event to give you ideas of the types of projects being developed for Spring of 2025!

Kinder/1st Grade Solar Jittery Ladybug

Students will make a ladybug move by using solar energy!

What is solar energy?

• Light, heat, and other forms of energy given off by the sun.

• The energy is collected in a plate called a solar panel.

• Here is a video that tells you about solar energy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2O0JaROLuUY

• Instructions/Presentation is linked here.

2nd/3rd Grade Battery Powered Skateboard

What is a battery-powered skateboard?

• A toy skateboard that is attached to a battery and electrical circuit

• The electrical circuit is connected to provide power, and move the skateboard forward

• Here is a video that tells you about batteries and energy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edo7_mz6K34&t=10s

• Instructions/Presentation is linked here.

4th/5th Grade Flying Drone

How do drones work?

• Typically have four rotors (propellers) that are arranged in an “X” pattern.

• Two propellers turn in a clockwise (CW) direction and the two opposite propellers turn in a counterclockwise (CCW) direction.

• Propellers that are across from each other diagonally spin in the same direction.

• To rise into the air – or lift off, the spinning propellers (rotor) must push air downward.

• The air pushes up on the rotors and causes the drone to rise or lift up.

• Instructions/Presentation is linked here.

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