Whitman College sponsors elementary science nights

Elementary Science Night series kicks off at Berney
Earlier this month nearly 300 parents and students flocked to the Berney Elementary school gym to participate in the Elementary Science Night hosted by the Whitman College Science Outreach program. Berney was the first event in the series planned for all six elementary schools this year. Eight hands-on learning stations were set-up throughout the gym featuring learning opportunities in biology, engineering and design, physics, chemistry, and geology. The stations were supported by Whitman professors, district school staff, Whitman students and staff, and community volunteers. The next Elementary Science night is planned for Sharpstein Elementary on November 12.

“Science nights are a way to engage families in the school by exploring science,” said Heidi Chapin, Whitman College Science Outreach coordinator. “I want to get students excited about science and one of the best ways is through hands on experiences that are fun.”