New Hands-On Work Stations

Several new hands-on activities have been added to the STEM Shuttle, and there are more in the development stage. The first students to experience the new activities have had an overwhelming positive response.

Solar Energy

At this station, students witness first-hand how solar energy works.

Nutrition

Having a toothache is not fun. Imagine being in space with a toothache with no dentist to go to. It happened to a Russian Cosmonaut several years ago.  He suffered for 2 weeks. How do astronauts in space brush their teeth?  With no gravity, brushing their teeth like we do on earth would be a mess! Astronauts either swallow the specially made toothpaste, or they spit it out into a towel. Keep your teeth and gums healthy!

Star Maps

Students use star maps to learn more about the aspects of outer space.

Balancing the Fulcrum

At this station, students use washers to learn how to balance a fulcrum.

Working in Space

Putting things together in space may look easy, but students will be wearing gloves to accomplish this mission.

Spectrometry

This work station gives a student the opportunity to identify a gas through the use of technology.

Magnetic Pennies

This station allows you to test your skills as an engineer by going through the challenging steps with the magnetic pennies.

Arch

This is an engineering work station, where the students construct the arch without the aid of screws, nails, etc. It's all in getting the pieces in balance.

Robotic Arm

Students use a robotic arm to simulate working in outer space in this exercise.

Ozone Layer

This station gives students the opportunity to discover the dangers of a damaged ozone layer.