Photo By Sgt. 1st Class James McGuire | Jaesa Whitesell, 8, and Luke Salsgiver, 9, both students at Jessup Elementary School...... read more read more
CHEYENNE, Wyo. - STARBASE Academy, in Cheyenne, hosted a group of guest instructors for 60 9- to 14-year-olds, interested in expanding their knowledge of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
STEM Night featured four graduate student instructors from the University of Wyoming’s Science Posse. The team brought engaging experiments for the students to expand their interest and knowledge of STEM disciplines.
“It’s really fun making stuff explode,” said Jaesa Whitesell, an 8-year-old student at Jessup Elementary School, in Cheyenne, after her group mixed concentrations of hydrogen peroxide and potassium iodide to create “Elephant Toothpaste”.
“Sometimes when you mix stuff, it just might explode,” she continued.
The students were limited to a 3 percent hydrogen peroxide dilution for their experiment that yielded a small blast of foamy substance from their beakers. Instructor Phil Bergmaier added a 30 percent solution that created a three-foot mass of paste.
“It’s fun to have the kids learn what we do in a fun way, and to let them know the things they can do,” Bergmaier said.
The Science Posse has travelled extensively throughout the state bringing their unique approach to teaching. Bergmaier said funding cuts have kept them closer to Laramie and putting fewer days into the effort.
| Date Taken: | 04.10.2015 |
| Date Posted: | 04.10.2015 12:18 |
| Story ID: | 159640 |
| Location: | CHEYENNE, WY, US |
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