Garden City Public Schools

On Nov. 17, Garden City High School students from the Kids Are Scientists Too Club visited Stewart School’s fourth graders to lead a hands-on, holiday-themed science project titled “Light Up Hand Turkeys.”

The high school students guided the lesson, beginning with a presentation on the fundamentals of electricity, including its definition, various types and examples of its presence in everyday life. They also introduced the concept of electrical circuits, outlined the components required for a circuit to function and demonstrated how circuits, created by the high schoolers using copper tape, a battery and an LED light, would be incorporated in the students’ artwork.

Following the presentation, fourth graders designed and colored hand turkeys or other designs of their choosing. Once the artwork was complete, the KAST Club students assisted each fourth grader by adding a circuit to their creation, lighting up an LED integrated into their design.

“We look forward each year to the Garden City High School KAST students facilitating hands-on science activities with our students,” said Rachel Lindsey, assistant principal at Stewart. “It is important to show our young learners that the science they learn in elementary school builds a foundation for their future years as scientists, and that many students in the high school choose strong science educational pathways.”

“Our KAST Club students look forward to this trip every year,” said Dr. Steven Gordon, science research teacher at Garden City High School.

The Garden City School District remains dedicated to building meaningful, hands-on learning experiences across all grade levels.