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Math, science competition sparks creativity, ingenuity in its contestants #dyscalculia

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Do you have children that just do not seem to have anything that interests them when it comes to science or even math? Chances are if you are like most parents, science and math are the two hardest subjects to get children involved in. See here how one competition is changing all of that now.

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Math and science fairs are back on trend to raise interest for everyone.

Math and science of the two hardest subjects in grade school.

There is one competition that brought students to the state capitol where the students were able to get private tours of the capitol buildings. There were hidden doorways and other parts that are generally closed to the public that they were about to see as part of being a finalist in the “So You Think You Can STEAM” competition.

The private tours helped her make a model replica of the Capitol, her entry in the STEAM competition, which judges fourth- through 12th-grade students on their creativity, ingenuity, and knowledge of science, math, technology, engineering arts, and math.

Laura Lurns · Learning Success expert

Key takeaways

  1. Three children took various tours around the area in accordance with a finalist of the first-ever Lincoln Children’s Museum’s “So You Think You Can STEAM” competition.
  2. The private tours helped her make a model replica of the Capitol which was her entry into the competition.
  3. The competition offers an in-depth learning experience.
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Laura Lurns · Learning Success expert Writes about the learning brain for parents who want plain answers. Every article is grounded in current neuroscience and classroom practice.