On April 3, the Lower School hosted its annual STEAM (Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) Night, during which students could participate in and see many STEAM-related activities. This night helped kids learn more about the world around them and how it works while still having fun. 

“STEAM Night is a great opportunity to continue to encourage curiosity in an environment different from their normal classroom experience,” said STEM Club advisor Alison Cuppia. “It also gives students an opportunity to share these experiences with other family members.”

The STEM Club and the Red Cross Club were present at the event to volunteer and bring experiments for lower school students to do. 

The STEM club brought dry ice, bubbles and a plasma cannon, which taught the kids about physical changes and states of matter.

“STEAM night is important for the lower schoolers because it shows them different avenues in the STEM world and shows them how fun it can be,” said the President of the STEM Club, Kylee Yi. “I hope that these kids learn how essential and fun STEM is and that they continue to pursue it in their future.”

The Red Cross Club examined red blood cells under a microscope and modeled the components of blood using Cheerios. Students were able to bring home the correct proportions of each component. They also made red and white bracelets and showed the unique shape of blood cells. All of this was to teach the students about the properties of blood in their bodies. 

“Learning from people other than their teachers and actually being involved in STEM-related activities allows them to see STEAM at a whole new level,” said Vice President of the STEM Club Tess Robertson. “I hope the kids come away with a newfound interest in all the possibilities that STEAM provides, like curiosity, creativity, and discovering how the world works in new, exciting ways.”