Searinet STEAM Lab

Swinging Science!

Today our students became young engineers and scientists as they designed and built their own pendulum toys using simple materials.

Through this hands-on activity, students explored the fascinating science of pendulums and gravity. After constructing their toys, they tested how their swinging animals moved back and forth and discussed why this motion happens. It was amazing to see their curiosity grow as they experimented with different lengths and designs to observe how the motion changed.

This activity connected all parts of STEAM learning:

🔬 Science – Understanding gravity and motion
🛠 Engineering – Designing and building a working structure
💡 Technology – Using simple tools to create movement
🎨 Art – Decorating their swinging animals or pictures with creativity
📊 Math – Observing patterns in the swinging motion

The classroom was full of excitement as colorful monkeys, birds, and other animals started swinging like real pendulums!

Hands-on activities like this help students see that science is everywhere - even in a simple swinging toy.

We are so proud of our young innovators and their creative designs today!

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Designing the Future: Floating Modern Houses!

This week, our students at River Oaks Academy stepped into the role of engineers, architects, and innovators as they explored the Engineering Design Process (EDP) through an exciting challenge: Design and build a floating modern house just in 15min!

Throughout the project, students followed the key steps of the EDP: Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, Test, and Improve. They worked collaboratively to define the problem, brainstorm creative ideas, sketch their designs, and construct prototypes.

One of the most valuable parts of the experience was learning how to deal with real-world constraints. Students had to design their floating houses while managing limited time and a restricted set of materials. These constraints pushed them to think critically, adapt their plans, and develop effective problem-solving strategies.

Through this hands-on challenge, students strengthened important skills:
• Creative thinking in designing unique floating homes
• Critical thinking and problem solving while testing stability and buoyancy
• Collaboration and communication within their design teams
• Resilience and iteration by improving their prototypes after testing

STEAM Connections in the Project:
This activity integrated multiple disciplines:
• Science: Students explored buoyancy, density, and balance to ensure their houses could float and remain stable on water.
• Technology: They used design tools and materials strategically to build functional prototypes.
• Engineering: Applying the Engineering Design Process, students designed, tested, and improved their structures.
• Art: Creativity played a key role as students designed modern architectural styles and aesthetic features for their floating homes.
• Mathematics: Students measured materials, calculated proportions, and considered weight distribution to optimize their designs.

Projects like this show students that innovation happens when creativity meets scientific thinking. By tackling authentic challenges, they not only learn concepts from different disciplines but also develop the mindset of future engineers, designers, and problem-solvers.

We are proud of their curiosity, teamwork, and creativity!
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SEARINET STEAM Labs in Houston:
📍 BELLAIRE | 832-387-0762
12112 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, Texas 77072

📍 290 NW Fairbanks Area | 281-939-6000
7453 Hollister St, Houston, Texas 77040

📍 KATY | 832-206-2345
870 S Mason Rd, Katy, Texas 77450

River Oaks Academy

Our students in STEAM class today had an amazing time creating paper rockets powered by air!

With just simple materials and their creativity, they designed, tested, and launched their own rockets - learning about forces, motion, and engineering along the way.

Hands-on learning like this makes science exciting, fun, and unforgettable!

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SEARINET STEAM Labs in Houston:
📍 BELLAIRE | 832-387-0762
12112 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, Texas 77072

📍 290 NW Fairbanks Area | 281-939-6000
7453 Hollister St, Houston, Texas 77040

📍 KATY | 832-206-2345
870 S Mason Rd, Katy, Texas

If you want to implement a STEAM program at your school or organization, please contact us, we’d love to support you!

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Our young innovators had an exciting hands-on learning experience today! They explored how to create their own mini cars using simple motors, turning ideas into real moving models.

Through this activity, students didn’t just build cars, they discovered the power of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics). They learned how energy works, experimented with design, solved problems, and expressed creativity every step of the way.

It’s amazing to see their curiosity grow as they think, design, and create like real engineers!
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SEARINET STEAM Labs in Houston:
📍 BELLAIRE | 832-387-0762
12112 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, Texas 77072

📍 290 NW Fairbanks Area | 281-939-6000
7453 Hollister St, Houston, Texas 77040

📍 KATY | 832-206-2345
870 S Mason Rd, Katy, Texas

If you want to implement a STEAM program at your school or organization, please contact us, we’d love to support you!

IQ VIET MY- The Professional Tutoring Center

Spring Break Camp – Day 5 Summary

Day 5 marked the final day of our Spring Break Camp, and it was a fantastic way to celebrate a week full of learning, creativity, and teamwork! The focus of the day was designing and building a solar-powered floating house.

Campers learned about the science and technology behind solar energy, including how solar panels capture sunlight and convert it into electricity. They also explored ideas about buoyancy, design, and sustainability as they worked on creating houses that could float on water while being powered by the sun.

Students put their engineering and creativity skills to work as they designed and built their own floating houses, testing their ideas and improving their designs along the way. It was exciting to see so many unique and innovative creations!

To celebrate the amazing effort and enthusiasm shown throughout the week, we ended the camp with a special treat. Everyone enjoyed ice cream, donuts, and candy generously shared by friends, making it a sweet and joyful ending to five wonderful days together.

It was a memorable final day, and we are so proud of all the campers for their hard work, creativity, and teamwork throughout the week.

What an incredible Spring Break Camp!

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Spring Break Camp – Day 4 Summary

Day 4 of our Spring Break Camp was all about robotics and technology! Campers were excited to explore how robots work and learn the basics of controlling and guiding a robot.

Students discovered how robots can move, turn, and follow commands. Through hands-on practice, they learned how to control robots and test different movements, building their confidence as young engineers and programmers.

The highlight of the day was the robot obstacle course competition! Campers worked enthusiastically to guide their robots through different challenges, trying to overcome turns, barriers, and tricky paths. There were lots of cheers, laughter, and teamwork as everyone tested their skills and improved their strategies.

It was a day full of excitement, problem-solving, and friendly competition. Campers had a blast learning about robotics while encouraging each other along the way. Day 4 was truly a fun and action-packed adventure in robotics!

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SEARINET STEAM Labs in Houston:
📍 BELLAIRE | 832-387-0762
12112 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, Texas 77072

📍 290 NW Fairbanks Area | 281-939-6000
7453 Hollister St, Houston, Texas 77040

📍 KATY | 832-206-2345
870 S Mason Rd, Katy, Texas

IQ Viet My Katy Branch - The Professional Tutoring Center

Spring Break Camp – Day 3 Summary

Day 3 of our Spring Break Camp was all about 3D design and creativity! Campers had an exciting opportunity to explore how ideas can turn into real objects using design and technology.

Students learned the basics of 3D design and discovered how digital creations can be transformed into physical objects through 3D printing. They were fascinated to see how the printer builds objects layer by layer!

During the hands-on activities, campers created their own 3D pop-up cards, using creativity and design thinking to make their artwork stand out. They also designed and made personalized name tags, learning how to combine shapes, letters, and colors to express their unique styles.

Throughout the day, students experimented, shared ideas, and helped each other improve their designs. It was a wonderful mix of technology, art, and innovation, and the campers were proud to see their creative ideas come to life.

Day 3 was another fun and inspiring day filled with discovery, creativity, and smiles!

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SEARINET STEAM Labs in Houston:
📍 BELLAIRE | 832-387-0762
12112 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, Texas 77072

📍 290 NW Fairbanks Area | 281-939-6000
7453 Hollister St, Houston, Texas 77040

📍 KATY | 832-206-2345
870 S Mason Rd, Katy, Texas