Burlington--Are you a Grade 3-5 student with an interest in exploring how things work?
If so, the Science Fun Day: Out of this World STEM Activities may be just the event for you. It takes place at the Barre Civic Center in Barre on May 21 from 2-4 p.m. There's only space for 25 participants, so be sure to sign up soon.
The afternoon session will focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) activities. You will learn what it takes to fly a helicopter on Mars, investigate alien genetics and build an egg-drop lander to protect the "eggstronaut" you create.
The event is free, but registration is required. Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until May 15 or the event fills up. You must register by this date to allow time to receive the required paperwork, directions and additional information needed for the session.
To register go to www.uvm.edu/extension/youth/announcements. To request language interpretation, translation assistance and/or a disability-related accommodation to participate, contact us by May 5. If the program is full, please contact us to be placed on a waiting list.
The event is sponsored by UVM Extension 4-H and will be led by 4-H Teen Science Ambassadors, who are high school students who take a leadership role in creating STEM programming to make science fun for other youths.