Science Propels Stanley Students' Imaginations
Electricity flowed in the school gym at the PTO-sponsored science fair.
Electricity propelled the Stanley School science fair in ways more than one. First grader Gregory Mouradian generated current at his table in the school gym. A handmade sign by a crank, wires, battery and light asked a question: Can you see electricity? Nearby, fourth graders Miles Vollmer and Maanik George asked a related question. They wondered what influence some great big generators of electricity have on marine life. Curiosity, questions and a close eye generated their own currents at the fair. And these thought-generating currents may in time propel these young students to careers in science, technology, engineering and math, said Jaren Landen of the Stanley Parent Teacher Organization. Science and math and engineering are skills …
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Ellie Tishler
4:02 pm on Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Keep up the fine work in engaging elementary students in the study of science, technology, engineering & math. STEM is the buzz acronym for the 21st century, and for the older students, it's where the jobs are/will be!. Swampscott is very fortunate in having the support to build up the STEM program district wide. more ›