Westridge Elementary hosted a STEAM Night that drew large crowds of families eager to participate in hands-on activities, according to a September 18 report. The event featured various stations designed to introduce students to science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics.
Participants used a STEAM Night Passport and map to navigate the school. To complete the passport, students visited at least four stations to collect stickers and made a required stop at the Central Utah STEM Fair station to learn about upcoming projects for the school's STEM Fair.
Local organizations provided diverse educational stations. The BYU Bean Museum allowed students to examine taxidermied animal specimens, while the BYU Museum of Peoples and Cultures shared archaeological images and information. Members of the BYU Mars Rover Team operated a rover via remote control, and other BYU science and engineering groups introduced students to fields like physics and biology.
At the UVU Aviation station, students explored flight and G-forces using model airplanes and a spinning chair. Representatives from UVU Prep and other university officials discussed programs to help students prepare for college. The Beverley Taylor Sorenson Arts Learning Program provided art-focused activities, including a room dedicated to glow-in-the-dark crafts focused on bioluminescence.
Other activities included exploring light with prisms and lasers, experimenting with electricity and batteries, and engaging with robotics and maker activities in the library. The Central Utah STEM Fair provided science demonstrations and a PVC stomp launcher for building rockets.
Students who completed their passports and visited the STEM Fair station received a free STEM kit containing a battery, circuits, and components for home experimentation.
The event provided students with an introduction to various STEAM fields and an invitation to participate in Westridge's upcoming STEM Fair.
