Georgia STEM Day Kicks off with a Bang at Alpharetta Private School

Fulton Science Academy Private School (FSAPS) kicked off Georgia’s annual “STEM” Day with a bang as more than 600 students, parent volunteers, and guests came together to celebrate the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics through a variety of hands-on experiments.

Georgia STEM Day was created in 2012 by the Technology Association of Georgia and is an opportunity for schools, educators, students and companies to engage in activities involving science, technology, engineering and math. Because Fulton Science Academy is a STEAM school that also embraces the importance of the arts in its curriculum, several of the activities were cross curricular in nature and involved art.

Energy in the school’s gymnasium was contagious as representatives from the Georgia Tech Research Institute provided an interactive show (video clip attached) that involved fire, physics, flying objects, and more!

A total of 30 separate activities were meticulously planned by parent volunteer Alison Gurevich whose daughter is a high school student at FSA. Fulton Science Academy has 460 students who range in age from Pre-K through high school.

Students followed a detailed schedule, rotating between stations, many of which involved hands-on experiments and a ton of creativity. Sample activities included:

• “A Science Based Spectacle” - The Georgia Tech Research Institute Show
• The Fig Newton Workshop and Juggling Show
• Lunch at the Periodic Table
• Bruce Plazyk - Submarines
• “Music and Math Session” by Grammy Nominated musician, John Burke
• “Imagine That – Creation Station” - 3D Doodlers
• Star Wars: Glider Fighters
• Use the Force: Static Electricity and Levitation
• The Tower Challenge
• Origami Yoda
• 3D Art Effects

Seventh grader, Logan Kersey, said, “Today is always one of the best days of the year at Fulton Science Academy. Kids have a chance to rotate between stations, meet new people, see awesome experiments and just have fun.”

School Principal, Kenan Sener, said, “We are thrilled to kick off the 2017 GA STEM Day. These types of skills are vital for students who want to be successful in our 21st Century Workforce. We have always maintained that successful students are happy students and this day is one filled with wonder and excitement, exactly as learning should be.”

About Fulton Science Academy

Fulton Science Academy Private School (FSAPS) has fostered a “yearn to learn” culture where students embrace an innovative, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) curriculum.

FSA’s study body (Pre-K through high school) is diverse and reflects award-winning academic teams, competitive athletes, personal entrepreneurs, professional working actors, and award-winning critical thinkers. During the 2016-2017 school year, FSA will send seven academic teams to represent the state of Georgia in national and international tournaments. Built upon core values of excellence, innovation, and character, FSAPS has engineered a school of tomorrow, today. For more information, please visit http://www.fultonscienceacademy.