Maryland STEM Festival - Engineering Explorers

Engineering Explorers: Hands-On STEM Adventures!

Calling all young innovators! On November 2nd and 3rd from 2-4 PM, we invite children and their families to dive into the exciting world of engineering at “Engineering Explorers: Hands-On STEM Adventures!” This two-day STEM Festival is tailored to engage both preschoolers (ages 3-5) and school-aged children (ages 6-10) with a range of hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity, foster creativity, and encourage problem-solving.

Day 1 (November 2, 2-4 PM) is dedicated to preschoolers (ages 3-5). Children will experiment with:

Ice Melting: Discover how salt, sugar, and other household items affect ice.

Dissolving and Mixing: Explore which substances dissolve in water and which don’t through fun mixing activities.

Additional activities like floating and sinking and building marshmallow towers will encourage early exploration into materials and balance.

Day 2 (November 3, 2-4 PM) shifts focus to school-aged children (ages 6-10), where they will dive deeper into engineering challenges, including:

Structural Engineering: Design and build a bridge or structure that can hold weight using materials like craft sticks and cardboard.

Aerospace Engineering: Create and test paper airplanes, learning how aerodynamics affect flight.

Environmental Engineering: Build a water filtration device and see how different layers of materials can clean water.

Chemical Engineering: Mix up some homemade slime and learn about chemical reactions and polymers.

With plenty of opportunities for families to participate, “Engineering Explorers” promises a fun, interactive learning experience that brings science and engineering to life for children of all ages!

Cost: Free