STEM Sparks Discover Lab
UPCOMING LAB:
Date: October 28, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Who: 4-H Members in Grades K-5
Location: Zoom
Registration: https://4honline.com/
Calling all Washington County 4-H scientists in Grades K-5!
Join Engineer and 4-H member Sarah Speck for four exciting, hands-on sessions where youth build and test balloon poppers, straw rockets, wind turbines, and more. Explore real world STEM concepts like force, motion, energy, and aerodynamics through fun, interactive activities held on ZOOM.
This is a FREE program for 4-H members grades K-5. If you are interested in joining 4-H for programs like this and more, please visit our Join 4-H page.
For 4-H Members Grades K-5
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ZOOM Lab Times:
Evening Times Vary
Upcoming Labs:
STEM Sparks Discovery Lab: Spooky Edition – October 28, 2026
Calling all K-5 4-H members! Get ready for a hair-raising, high-energy evening of STEM fun from the comfort of your home!
Join engineer and host Sarah Speck for a special Halloween-themed STEM Sparks Discovery Lab: Spooky Edition. During this live virtual experience, youth will dive into hands-on science, problem-solving challenges, eerie experiments, and plenty of classic 4-H discovery. It’s the perfect mix of learning, creativity, and Halloween fun!
Whether you’re a budding scientist, curious creator, or simply love exploring how things work, this spooktacular STEM adventure is for you!
Keep checking back and follow us on Facebook for upcoming labs.
STEM Sparks Discover Labs give youth the chance to explore exciting STEM concepts through fun, hands-on virtual activities led by Engineer and 4-H member Sarah Speck. Past labs have included building balloon poppers, straw rockets, wind turbines, and more while learning about force, motion, energy, and aerodynamics through interactive experiments on Zoom. We do not currently have any upcoming labs scheduled, but new opportunities are added throughout the year. Check back in the Fall for future STEM Sparks Discover Labs!
Past Labs:
Youth will explore how objects move through the air by designing and testing aerodynamic spinners and mini parachutes. Along the way, they’ll discover how air resistance, gravity, and lift connect to real-world innovations like wind turbines and renewable energy.
April 22 – Exploring Energy: Wind Turbines
Harness the power of the wind! Youth will build and test mini wind turbines to see how moving air can create energy. This hands-on activity introduces renewable energy concepts in an engaging and interactive way.
April 8 – Straw Rocket Blasters
3…2…1…BLAST OFF! Participants will design and launch their own straw rockets while learning about force, air pressure, and aerodynamics. It’s a fast-paced session full of creativity and high-flying fun.
March 25 – Potential Energy Popper
Get ready to launch! Youth will build their own balloon-powered popper to explore potential energy and motion. By testing different projectiles, they’ll discover how stored energy turns into action—hands-on physics fun!
STEM Sparks Discover Labs give youth the chance to explore exciting STEM concepts through fun, hands-on virtual activities. Past labs have included building balloon poppers, straw rockets, wind turbines, and more while learning about force, motion, energy, and aerodynamics through interactive experiments on Zoom. We do not currently have any upcoming labs scheduled, but new opportunities are added throughout the year.