On the evening of Mar. 25, Kramer Lane Elementary School was filled with excitement as students, teachers and families gathered for a night of hands-on STEAM exploration. The event provided an engaging and interactive experience, featuring activities ranging from art projects to robotics, math games and even star-gazing!
Students and families were presented with a wide variety of activities tailored to each grade level. Kindergarteners and students in grades 1 and 2 delighted in creative and scientific experiments, including making artwork with bubbles, crafting stick harmonicas, playing with Bee Bots and planting seeds. Meanwhile, students in grades 3-5 tackled a paper chain challenge, built catapults, experimented with lemon volcanoes and put their problem-solving skills to the test in a thrilling escape room challenge set up in the library.
Beyond the grade-specific activities, all students were invited to explore math challenges in the STEM lab with members of the Bethpage High School Math Honor Society. They also had the unique opportunity to learn about and even operate one of the robots designed and built by the Regal Eagles, Bethpage High School’s award-winning robotics team. The Kramer Lane robotics team also got in on the action, leading an exciting LEGO build.
The night’s entertainment continued in the cafeteria with The Fire and Ice Show, an exhilarating science demonstration presented by Mad Science. Meanwhile, in the gym, students and families were transported to the stars as Mr. Pollatos hosted rotating groups inside the Star Lab, Bethpage’s own mobile planetarium.
The evening’s activities were led by dedicated Bethpage High School students and teachers under the guidance of Bethpage’s Director of Science, Mr. Chris Pollatos and Director of Math, Mr. John Titolo. Their leadership and enthusiasm ensured that every student had an enriching and inspiring experience.
Kramer Lane’s STEAM Night proved to be a resounding success, sparking curiosity and excitement among students while reinforcing the joy of learning. It was a night to remember for all who attended!
