KWEC Drop-in STEM - Winter Trees

Get your winter break wiggles out and join us for a fun and educational Drop-in STEM day with a winter trees theme! This event is perfect for curious minds of all ages. Explore the wonders of winter trees through hands-on activities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Come out for an afternoon of adventure on Friday December 27, come-and-go, from 1-3:30pm. Science - Mistletoe - Decoration or Parasite? - discover the fascinating world of mistletoe. Why do people kiss under it, shotguns are sometimes used for harvesting, and their berries can explode, ejecting seeds up to 60 MPH. Technology - Create your own spinning Christmas tree to take home! The simple electronics of this project will wow your kids until they go back to school. In a bonus technology station, we'll explore our Cheyenne Bottoms Chronolog, following a time-lapse of one particular tree in the marsh. Engineering - Use a hammer, wood, nails, wheels, and axles to construct the classic truck carrying a tree. Math - Learn how to measure the height and diameter of a tree and understand how much lumber can be harvested. Take home STEM kit - Continue the learning fun at home! Get a special STEM kit to grow your own crystal tree over your winter break!