Students Grow Knowledge At MAKER Monday
Area kids took part in MAKER Monday at the ISU Extension Office this past Monday, where they are learning more about science, technology, engineering, and math.
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Students have been challenged in Iowa with an initiative called STEM or Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
At the Iowa State University Extension office, Amy Brainard helps to lead the 4-H program in Mahaska County, which hosted the Maker Space this past week, which revolved around technology and recyclables.
The kids were designing electrical circuits using such materials as play dough, cardboard, and recyclable plastics.
The MAKER Monday series will be held once a month for an hour and will explore different aspects of STEM each month.
This Monday, students learned how to be “basic engineers” said Brainard. The projects were part of a ‘Making STEM Connection Kit’ from the governors STEM grant.
Next month, kids will be making “cookies in a jar,” which will include ingredient substitution, and measure.
In March, the program will turn towards dash and dot, which helps to teach how basic drag and drop technology works.
The program is open to any child in the 4th through 12th grades, and RSVP’s are required by contacting Brainard at 641.673.5841 or by email at vermeerA@iastate.edu
