Decorah Schools Host Family STEAM Night
The Decorah elementary schools and early childhood center recently hosted a Family STEAM Night. Over 300 participants enjoyed STEAM-based activities, including coding, physics demonstrations, dance, math activities, art projects, STEAM challenges, robots, special snacks, a construction zone, and special guest visitors which included baby tortoises and giant hissing cockroaches.
Many organizations came together to make this event a success, including Keystone AEA, Crave Dance Studio, the Luther College Physics Department, 4H, Winneshiek County Conservation, Decorah Bank and Trust, and Wartburg College.
![3 D Cards](https://decorah.k12.ia.us/app/uploads/2023/11/3-D-Cards.jpeg)
Students enjoyed making clay creations and 3-D cards.
![Coding](https://decorah.k12.ia.us/app/uploads/2023/11/Coding-1024x547.jpeg)
Students practiced their coding skills.
![STEAM critters](https://decorah.k12.ia.us/app/uploads/2023/11/STEAM-critters-1024x598.jpeg)
Lots of awesome critters were in attendance, including lizards, baby tortoises and cockroaches.
![Luther Physics](https://decorah.k12.ia.us/app/uploads/2023/11/Luther-Physics-1024x669.jpeg)
Representatives of the Luther Physics Department brought awesome hands on materials to explore.