Our Summer STEM Sessions Have Come to an End !
Yesterday marked the conclusion of our Summer STEM sessions at Mathnasium of Glasgow South, and what a fantastic few weeks it has been! Students explored a variety of exciting STEM topics, building skills in problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking — all while having fun. Here’s a closer look at what we got up to:
1. Euler’s Path
We explored the fascinating world of graph theory through Euler’s Path. Students learned to find paths that visit every edge of a network exactly once — a fun way to introduce mathematical thinking and logical reasoning.
2. Cyphers & Cryptography
Our budding codebreakers delved into secret codes and encryption techniques. From simple substitution ciphers to more complex methods, students discovered the principles behind keeping information secure and had fun creating and decoding messages.
3. Making Kites
Combining engineering and art, students designed and built their own kites. This activity taught principles of aerodynamics, balance, and structural integrity — all while allowing for creativity in design and decoration.
4. Building a House for Ace (Out of Cardboard)
Students were challenged to build a model house for Ace, our class mascot, using only cardboard and basic supplies. This exercise encouraged teamwork, planning, and practical problem-solving skills as they learned about structure and stability.
5. Penny Boats
We tested the principles of buoyancy and design with our penny boat challenge. Using paper and ice lolly sticks, students had to build boats capable of holding as many pennies as possible without sinking. It was hands-on physics in action!
6. Jelly Tots & Gumdrop Structures
Students explored engineering and balance by constructing towers and structures using Jelly Tots and gumdrops. This tasty STEM activity taught the importance of stable foundations and creative design — and yes, a few sweets were enjoyed along the way!
7. Spaghetti & Marshmallow Structures
Similarly, students used spaghetti and marshmallows to build tall and stable structures. This challenge emphasized teamwork, engineering principles, and trial-and-error problem-solving in a fun, edible way.
8. Origami Art
Our students explored geometry and precision through origami. Folding paper into complex shapes enhanced their fine motor skills while illustrating concepts like symmetry, angles, and spatial reasoning.
9. Geoboards
Geoboards gave students a tactile way to explore shapes, area, perimeter, and angles. By stretching bands over nails to create patterns and shapes, they reinforced geometric concepts in a hands-on and engaging way.
10. Tangrams
Finally, students tackled Tangrams, the ancient Chinese puzzle of forming shapes using seven pieces. This activity challenged their problem-solving, spatial reasoning, and creativity, and was a perfect blend of logic and fun.
We’ve captured many of the students’ final creations. It’s been wonderful to see their curiosity, teamwork, and creativity in action over the summer.
A huge thank you to all our students for their enthusiasm and energy, it truly was infectious !
Spaghetti & Marshmallow Structures
Penny Boats
(Without the water !!)
Origami Art
Jelly Tots Structures
Lolly Pop Rafts
(Without the Water . .)
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