Slow down and explore something; kids have learning opportunities outside of school

STEAM Challenge Night at Hancock Shaker Village

Last Wednesday, Berkshire/Pioneer Valley STEM Pipeline Network and Flying Cloud Institute partnered with multiple area agencies to host a STEAM Challenge Night at Hancock Shaker Village. The free, public event gave families two hours to tinker and play. Some programmed robots while others built color 3D cardboard sculptures. Others tried a stormwater runoff simulator while others cut up plastic milk cartons, wooden dowels and corks to build a working water wheel. There were also observation stations, beckoning guests to look at fall leaves under a microscope and learn about chemical reactions. Read Jenn Smith’s article in the Berkshire Eagle