Students and families enjoyed a day of discovery last Saturday at Buncombe County Schools’ annual STEAM Day. The event featured hands-on activities involving science, technology, engineering, art, and math throughout Martin L. Nesbitt, Jr. Discovery Academy.
“BCS STEAM Day is designed to spark curiosity, creativity and a passion for learning in every student,” said BCS Science Specialist Kate Whittier. “We wanted to provide engaging opportunities for students and families to see the connections between what they learn in school and how those skills can shape their futures, whether in a classroom, a career or a future leader tackling real world challenges.”
Students performed experiments, controlled robots, and created artwork from objects found in nature with activities led by teachers from throughout the Buncombe County Schools system and Nesbitt student volunteers.
“The event also is a public celebration of our schools, as schools and community partners are bringing these hands-on activities to demonstrate how we foster curiosity and creativity to inspire the next generation,” Whittier added. “We’re glad families could experience the joy of learning together, strengthening their sense of community and the possibilities that STEAM education can bring.”
BCS Steam Day was made possible through support from the Buncombe County Schools Foundation, GE Aviation, Asheville Museum of Science, WNC Nature Center, Bricks-4-Kidz, Black Mountain Center for the Arts, Eagle Balloons, Asheville Makers Faire, XP League of Asheville, and Zaniac.
