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STEM Night 

Calling all young scientists, engineers, and explorers! 

 Join us for an exciting STEM Night at Clara Barton Elementary School in January 2026 where curiosity comes alive and imagination takes flight.

🧪 What to expect?

  • Hands-on experiments and interactive stations

  • Student showcases of cool scientific concepts

  • Fun challenges in math, science, technology, and engineering

🎨 Bring Something New! Students are encouraged to showcase their own projects—whether it’s a science experiment, a model, a coding creation, or a unique invention. Share your ideas and inspire others!

📅 When & Where Date: (Jan 23rd) Time: 6-7:30 pm Location: [CBE Commons]

✨ Why Come? Because STEM Night is more than just learning—it’s about discovering, creating, and having fun together.

 Parents, siblings, and friends are welcome to join the adventure!

~Extended Curriculum Chair, Sindhu Yallannagar

 

Thank you to all of our amazing 2026 participants!

 

These inspiring STEM Night projects showcase our students’ curiosity, creativity, and hands-on learning in action!
We are proud to celebrate the amazing work presented at STEM Night! The PTSA wants to recognize and motivate our young scientists, engineers, and innovators.
 
 

 

  • Acid Power (Rechargeable Lemon Battery) – Owen Faulkner, 4th grade
    Explored how acidic substances can generate electricity, connecting chemistry with energy concepts.

  • Balloon Zip Line: Exploring Force and Motion – Shraavya Harie Srinivasa & Sharvas Harie Srinivasa
    Built a zipline model to investigate thrust, motion, and the effect of size on movement.

  • Does Music Affect the Way Plants Grow? – Nicholas Marso, 3rd grade
    Investigated how different types of music impact plant growth by controlling variables and comparing results.

  • Eco Energy (Energy from Potato) – Pranav Neerumalla, 3rd grade & Ishaan Sani, 5th grade
    Generated electricity from potatoes, exploring renewable and alternative energy sources.

  • Electromagnetism (Electromagnetic Train) – Ira Bolli, 3rd grade & Elina Sudame, 3rd grade
    Built an electromagnetic train to show how electricity and magnetism work together.

  • Floating Magnets – Alicia Wang, 5th grade; Sophia Li, 5th grade; Jessica Xiong, 5th grade
    Demonstrated how balanced magnetic forces can counteract gravity.

  • How Airplanes Fly – Vihaan Mittal, 4th grade & Ananth Krishna, 4th grade
    Shared hands-on engineering experiments and showcased a plane model built through trial and error.

  • Lifecycle of Humans & Animals – Saara Datar, 2nd grade
    Explored growth stages in living organisms and explained why humans and animals are not born as adults.

  • Light Makes a Rainbow – Isabel Fernandes, 1st grade
    Explained how white light separates into colors using a simple refraction demonstration.

  • Magic Mirror (3D Reflection Experiment) – Ananya Chander, 2nd grade
    Used mirrors and a phone screen to create a 3D visual effect, demonstrating creativity and understanding of reflection.

  • Newton’s Third Law – Jathin Krishna Bulle, 4th grade
    Demonstrated action and reaction using magnets to move cars.

  • Non-Stop Water Fountain – Tanish, 5th grade
    Explained air pressure by building a fountain that flows continuously without electricity.

  • Science Behind Crystal Formation – Abhinav Gupta, 4th grade
    Used real rock samples to explain crystal growth, the rock cycle, and the effects of weathering.

  • Sink or Float – Finley Gehring, Kindergarten
    Tested everyday objects to observe buoyancy, with clear explanations suited for a kindergarten-level project.

  • Snakes 101 – Hannah Faulkner, 1st grade
    Presented information about different types of snakes using models and visuals.

  • Soda Experiment (Mentos & Soda) – Advay Ravi Turner, 4/5 & Wyatt Cummings, 4/5
    Compared Mentos eruptions across different sodas, observing eruption height and intensity.

  • Solution vs. Suspension – Yami Pattani, 1st grade & Ridhi Shrivastava, 2nd grade
    Used a hands-on model to clearly show the difference between solutions and suspensions.

  • The Human Brain – Advik Dhondi, 2nd grade
    Engagingly explained the major parts of the brain and their functions.

  • Vocabulary of Coding – Kyle Hui, 3rd grade
    Introduced basic coding concepts, demonstrated debugging, and showcased a game he created.

  • Walking Rainbow – Arush Agarwal, 2nd grade & Arya Agarwal, 5th grade
    Demonstrated capillary action and color mixing using colored water and paper towels.

  • Water, Pepper & Soap (Surface Tension) – Vineetha Kandula, 2nd grade
    Demonstrated how soap breaks surface tension, causing glitter and pepper to rapidly repel across water.

  • Which Ingredient Makes the Best Gummy? – Luke Reynolds, 4th grade
    Compared bounciness, shape retention, and taste of gummies made with different ingredients, finding agar performed the best.

  • Our Spinning Earth – Mrs. Gehring’s Class, Mrs. Choe’s Class, Ms. Snider’s 1st Grade Classes
    Students showed effort in connecting Earth’s motion to real-life observations, such as changes in weather.

 
 
Guidelines for STEM project submissions
 
General Rules:
  1. Eligibility: Projects should be completed by individual students or in a team of up to 3 students. Each project should focus on one of the STEM fields: Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics.
  2. Original Work: The project must be the student’s original work. Assistance from parents or teachers should be minimal, with the student fully understanding and able to explain their project.
  3. Project Types: Projects can be experiments, models, demonstrations, or investigations. 
  4. Safety Guidelines: Projects must adhere to safety protocols. No hazardous materials, chemicals, or live animals should be used in the project.
  5. Size Limit: The physical project display should fit within a 3 ft. wide by 2.5 ft. deep area. If your project includes technology or engineering components, make sure all parts are secure and manageable for transport.
  6. Display Board: A tri-fold display board should be used for presenting the project. It should include the following sections:
    • Title: Clear and creative title that reflects the project.
    • Purpose or Problem Statement: What are you trying to find out or solve?
    • Hypothesis/Objective: A guess or objective of what the outcome might be.
    • Materials: A list of all materials used in the project.
    • Method/Procedure: Step-by-step instructions of how the project was conducted.
    • Data/Results: Include charts, graphs, photos, or tables that show the data collected.
    • Conclusion: Summarize what was learned from the experiment or project.
  7. Presentation: Students must be prepared to present their project to other students teachers and parents. They should be able to explain the process, answer questions, and demonstrate any working models.
  8. Time Frame: All entries must be submitted by January 20th
  9. Set-Up: Set up your project at your assigned table at 5:30pm. Ensure all components are functioning, and your display is neatly arranged.
  10. Take Down: Projects must be removed from the display area by 8:00pm after the fair has ended.

For Questions, email stemnight@clarabartonptsa.org.

 

 

 
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