On April 26, Klager Elementary School hosted the Around the World with Math and Science Night, a hugely successful event that provided families with STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) learning opportunities in the school’s cafeteria. Children had the chance to explore various aspects of learning from different cultures around the world.
During the event, children learned about the science of growing food in the Arctic, the discovery of popcorn in Peru, and the invention of sorbet in China. They also engaged with technology through robotics demonstrations by the Klager K-12 robotics teams. In addition, children practiced their engineering skills with K’Nex, an invention from the United States. Families were treated to an art show and children had the opportunity to create notebooks, a product originally from Australia, as a make-and-take activity.
Children also got to apply their math skills through a game challenge called Mancala, which was created in Africa. Title 1 representatives were on hand to promote reading local Michigan authors and products while MI Future Funds provided information on college planning and savings. At the end of the night, children had the chance to vote for their favorite station, with the Robotics Teams being named