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A summer camp at Eastern Kentucky University for gifted and talented students entering grades 4-6 emphasized the STEM-H disciplines: Science, technology, engineering, mathematics and health.
The fifth annual event, titled “Soar to the New Heights,” was conducted June 18-29 at EKU’s state-of-the-art New Science Building, which opened to students earlier this year.
The camp ran 8 a.m. to noon each weekday through the two-week period and featured five courses taught by EKU graduate students mentored by EKU faculty:
• “Science on the Move” — Students combined their curiosity of science with the excitement of physical activities. Students traveled through and explored a variety of science modules, including anatomy, exercise physiology and nutrition.
• “Explore the Universe: The Solar System” — Students learned about the motion of the planets, the relationship between the Earth and moon and more. They also created art projects based on what they learned. Students created bottle rockets out of 2-liter soda bottles and launched them using a bike pump.
• “CSI: Crime Science Investigators” —Students were a part of a detective team and learned about different techniques forensic scientists use to catch lawbreakers.
• “Space Odyssey” — Students traveled back in time with the Greek and Roman gods and learned dozens of constellations and the stories behind their characters. They spent time in the Star Lab —a bubble big enough for 30 kids – where they learned how to chart the stars and find constellations. Students watched a video about how NASA used the space shuttle to explore space and experiment with objects in zero gravity. Teams built the interior of the cabin of a shuttle and designed their own space station.
• “Lego-Botics” — Students enjoyed a hands-on robotics lab where they built problem-solving skills in the STEM disciplines. Students modeled real-life mechanisms to explore the world of engineering while showing their critical thinking and logic skills.
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Kylie Randall and Garth Pais pull a string to release the bottle rocket after air was pumped into the bottle to create enough pressure to propel the rocket.
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Soomin Eum was the second week "Sumobots" champion in the "Lego-Botics" course. Colton Collier was the first week's champion. Students battled and raced their sumobots to earn the title. Crystal Wylie/The Register
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Graduate student Annie Jones helps Everett Noblitt place his bottle rocket on the launch pad. Crystal Wylie/The Register
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Jimmy Fusilier and his classmates watched a NASA video about the effect of microgravity on toys in space. Students then played with similar toys and recorded descriptions of their movement with Earth's gravity. Crystal Wylie/The Register
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Jim Beers, a teacher from Fayette County, uncovers students in the Star Lab, a portable, 10 foot tall bubble that can hold up to 30 students. Students used laser pointers and a projector inside the lab to learn how to chart stars and constellations. Crystal Wylie/The Register
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Haley Marino pulls the string to launch her rocket Thursday during the "Soar to New Heights" summer camp at EKU. Crystal Wylie/The Register
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"Sumobots" designed by Soomin Eum, Conor Strothman and Bennie Lay engage in battle. Crystal Wylie/The Register
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Students in the Crime Scene Investigation course interrogated three "suspects" who allegedly bit into an unauthorized candy bar. Student gathered evidence, such as this tooth imprint. Crystal Wylie/The Register
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Jack Lemmon launches a bottle rocket he created during one of the five courses offered at the "Soar to New Heights" summer camp for gifted and talented students conducted at EKU's New Science Building Thursday. The summer camp ends today after students showcase their projects, which focused on science, technology, engineering, mathematics and health. Crystal Wylie/The Register
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