Live Science, Technology, Engineering and
Math Exploration for 3rd – 5th Graders
Dayton Metro Library is teaming up once again with the amazing Mister C for six weeks of STEM-Mania! Each Wednesday, Sept 16 - Oct 21, Mister C will live-stream science-based activities and experiments that kids can do at home. Geared toward grades 3-5, it's educational fun for all ages.
Mister C's STEM Mania airs on DML’s Facebook page live-streamed Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. for 30 minutes and will remain online for viewing anytime.
You’ll be drawn to this magnetic episode of amazing STEM experiments! Let’s stick together and explore magnetism! May the force be with you!
Magnetic Race Car
What you'll need:
Magnets: Circle, Bar or Refrigerator
Skewer Sticks - Straws
Paper Towel Roll - Soda Bottle Caps
Hot Glue
MORE ABOUT MAGNETISM
Books on Hoopla | Activity Sheet
BOOKS TO EXPLOREYou’ll burst with excitement when you learn about surface tension! This bubble-rific episode really pops! Remember, STEM fun is always the solution!
Bubble Wands
What you'll need:
Dish Soap - Bowls
Water - Skewer Sticks
Hot Glue - Yarn or Twine
MORE ABOUT SURFACE TENSION
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BOOKS TO EXPLORESet your sights on soaring with STEM-tacular fun! From airplanes to kites, this episode is going to take you to new heights!
Paper Airplanes and
Helicopter Pods
What you'll need:
Paper - Scissors
Roll of Toilet Paper
MORE ABOUT FLIGHT
BOOKS TO EXPLOREIt’s electric! Join Mister C for a shockingly good time! We’ll get energized by the basics of electricity and learn how it can be transformed into different types of energy!
Static Charge
What you'll need:
Empty Soda can(s)
Pepper - Balloon
MORE ABOUT ELECTRICITY
BOOKS TO EXPLOREIf you build it, they will come! Mister C attempts to build and test a Rube Goldberg machine using the engineering design process. It sounds so simple! Can he do it?
Magic String Box
What you'll need:
Empty Box - Twine or String
Washers - Scissors
Pen or Pencil
MORE ABOUT SIMPLE MACHINES
BOOKS TO EXPLORE½ cup of science mixed with 3 tablespoons of fun is the recipe for amazing kitchen chemistry! Get your apron and chef hat because you won’t want to miss this delicious episode!
Elephant Toothpaste
What you'll need:
Hydrogen Peroxide 3%
Yeast - Cups
Warm Water
Empty Water or Soda Bottle
MORE ABOUT FOOD CHEMISTRY
BOOKS TO EXPLOREAll Mister C’s experiments are safe and ideal for students grades 3-5. When trying experiments at home, we recommend that adults participate to ensure safety.
Happy STEM-Mania!