Students and families at Hendersonville Elementary played with science Monday night, building circuits, crafting and testing parachutes, and creating 3D models out of marshmallows and toothpicks.
The Duke Energy Science Night was an official event of the 2015 North Carolina Science Festival, featuring hands-on activities focusing on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) designed to engage kids (and many adults) in science exploration.
Hendersonville Elementary School was one of 125 North Carolina elementary schools selected to host Duke Energy Science Nights this year. The educational program is an initiative of the North Carolina Science Festival and serves its mission to inspire future generations of scientists. Support from the Duke Energy Foundation allows the Festival to provide all materials for the activities to the selected schools.
“Thousands of schoolchildren across the state get to do hands-on science with their families and school communities through Duke Energy Science Nights,” Festival Director Jonathan Frederick said in a news release. “We are extremely grateful to the Duke Energy Foundation, which has made these events possible for schools in every region of our state.”
The North Carolina Science Festival is a two-week statewide series of events showcasing science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), presented annually. It includes hands-on activities, science talks, lab tours, nature experiences, exhibits, performances and other events, hosted by many different organizations within North Carolina. The Festival is produced by Morehead Planetarium and Science Center (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill).
The 2015 North Carolina Science Festival ran from April 10-26, with hundreds of events throughout the state. For more information about the Festival, visit www.ncsciencefestival.org.