Courtesy of Cerra Vista Elementary School:
Cerra Vista Elementary School will be hosting its annual STEAM Fair tonight from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. The entire community is invited to share in an evening of Grade Level Science experiments and experiences and an Art Show and Sale
Over 15 booths from both Grade Level instructors and Community members will be available. Science experiences include a Planetarium where students can create their own constellation, engineering circuits in our STEAM Lab, creating and launching canister rockets and taking a virtual field trip to outer space. Community booths include an archeology dig with Hollister Hills, robotics demonstrations from the Monterey County Sheriff’s SWAT and Bomb Squad, planting with GardenMart and many more.
In addition to the many STEAM related science experiences, Cerra Vista also hosts an Art Show and Sale. Student work will be both on display and also available for purchase. A professional photographer will also be on site to take photos of students and families.
Free dinner is included during the evening, hosted by the Hollister School District Nutrition Department.
Cerra Vista Elementary School is committed to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) eduction. With two dedicated STEAM Labs, integrated learning experiences and the inclusion of technology in the classroom, Cerra Vista students are most definitely 21st Century Learners!
Complete list of STEAM Fair Booths:
Slimey Little Hands Make and explore the texture and consistency of slime
Blast Off! Create and launch a canister rocket
Bubble Mania Engineer a bubble wand
Oobleck Make and explore the consistency of OObleck
Float Your Boat Engineer a foil boat to hold the most cargo
Crazy Circuits Assemble simple, parallel and series circuits
da Vinci Bridge Engineer a bridge without nails
I Need Air! Measure pulse and oxygen saturation
Awesome Arrays Create an array
Solar System Expedition Take a virtual field trip through the solar system
Shark City Planetarium Create your own constellation
Club of the Future Design a postcard to send to space
Digging Up the Past Dig through the past with Hollister Hills
Code with Ozobots Use a robot to code with the San Benito Arts Council
Team 6884 Deep-Space Be amazed by the SBHS Robotics Club competitive robot
Spinning Art Create a thaumatrope with the SBHS Art Department
BookMobile Learn about the Summer Reading Program with the San Benito County Free Library
Puff Builders Engineer marshmallow structures with the YMCA
Diggin’ In Dig in and do some planting with GardenMart
Safety First! Learn about the use of robotics with the Monterey County Sheriff’s Department Bomb Squad and SWAT Team
Animal Science Experience the science behind animal care presented by Cienega 4-H members
Condor Exhibit Discover the National Park in our backyard with the Pinnacles National Park
Photo: Art show sale picture courtesy of Cerra Vista
