2021 STEAM Week 2

Have you ever wondered why things float? Try this experiment to learn about physical properties and interactions and create a floating drawing of your own!

Parental/guardian supervision is recommended for younger students.

Materials: Dry erase marker, ceramic plate or baking dish, water

Mentors: Eleanor H. and DaMone' P.

Public speaking is a vital life skill that will be necessary for students to succeed in both school and their future careers. This introductory-level class will introduce students to the basics of public speaking as well as allow them to practice in a positive environment.

Materials: Paper and a pen/pencil

Mentors: Lana K. and Kacey F.

This cool treat is a must-try this summer! Making ice cream in a bag is fun, easy, and quick! This activity teaches your kids about chemical reactions and how ice cream is created. Parents/guardians are welcome to assist younger children. This session promotes critical thinking and scientific analysis.

Materials: 1 large ziploc bag, 1 small ziploc bag, 1 cup half and half, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons sugar, enough ice to fill 1/2 a large ziploc bag, 1/3 cup salt

Mentors: Lena J. and Jenna J.

During this fun-filled craft, students will create their own fish that can be used for decoration! By using their creativity, children will be guided through creating a masterpiece as well as learning more about fish and their role in the ecosystem!

Materials: Paper plate, colored/construction paper, markers, scissors, glue and/or tape

(Optional: colored pencils, decorative items, googly eyes, glitter

Mentors: Helen A. and Lana K.

Oobleck is a substance with properties of both solids and liquids, making it super fun to experiment and play with! In this science experiment, students will explore the interesting aspects of this substance and gain a deeper understanding of chemical reactions.

Materials: Water, Cornstarch, Measuring cup (1 cup), Medium to large bowl, spoon, OPTIONAL: food coloring

Mentors: DaMone' P. and Helen A.

With some super exciting prompts and great writing tips from our talented mentors, students will be able to expand upon their writing abilities and improve all while having fun! This week's creative writing activity teaches students to think about matters relating to their lives and share those ideas through writing. Students get to envision their future dream jobs and post pandemic lives. This session promotes creativity and communication skills.

NOTE: This session is recommended for preschool through 3rd grade students.

Materials: Paper and a pen/pencil

Mentors: Adeyinka A. and Jenny W.

Come have fun at our Math Kahoot session while reviewing your addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division skills! Our Math Kahoot session is an entertaining and educational way to practice math. This session is recommended for students who are already comfortable with addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

NOTE: This session is recommended for 3rd through 5th grade students.

Materials: Just a computer!

Mentors: Andrew P. and Waverley A.

Our music theory activity introduces students to the basic knowledge of music theory, including staffs, instruments, notes, rhythms, scales, and much more!

NOTE: This session is recommended for 2nd to 5th grade students.

Materials: None

Mentors: Luna M. and Jenny W.

Come have fun at our Math Bingo session while reviewing your addition skills! Our Math Bingo session is an entertaining and educational way to practice addition. This session is recommended for students who are already comfortable with addition.

Materials: A device, scratch paper, and a pencil.

Mentors: Teya J and Yogini V.

Art helps kids learn to pay attention to detail and solve problems to create a bigger picture and drawing is a great place to start! In this session, kids will learn the basics of drawing a figure and customize their character, as well as learn about the color schemes in art. This session promotes creativity and problem-solving.

NOTE: This session is recommended for 2nd-5th graders.

Materials: Blank piece of paper, pencil, colored pencils - 1 of each color, ruler

Mentors: Jessie S. and Yohani W.