STEAM: Forces

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A STEAM Workshop or Residency for Grades K-5

Teaching Artist: Kayla Sandusky

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Explore the science of force through movement, play, and performance! In this interactive workshop/residency, students investigate concepts like push and pull, friction, balance, gravity, and tension through hands-on experiments and creative drama. Using the actor’s toolbox, students become scientists and performers as they test ramps, build boats, paint with pendulums, and experiment with spaghetti strength. Each session blends physical exploration with reflection, helping students deepen their understanding of force while building focus, teamwork, and self expression skills.

*This program is available as a single workshop or as a multi-workshop residency

For a single workshop, choose between these activities:

  • Ramp Race! Explore friction with toy cars

  • Marbles and Boats! Explore balanced/unbalanced forces

  • Pendulum Painting! Explore gravity, tension, and centripetal force

  • How Strong is Spaghetti? Explore tension, gravity, and balance

Requirements:

  • Large floor space (move tables and chairs to perimeter of room)

  • Water source (only needed for Marbles and Boats)

  • Towels/Sponges (only needed for Marbles and Boats)

  • Paper (only needed for Ramp Race)

    **Teachers must be present at all times during workshop/residency.

To schedule this program, use the scheduling button below or:
Phone: 816-531-4022
Email: booknow@kcya.org

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Creative Discipline: Theatre and Visual Arts

Maximum Audience Size: 30 students

Program Length: 45 minutes

Availability: Year-round

Location: At Your School

Fees:  $135 single, $250 double ($125 per workshop for 2 or more on the same day) | Materials Fee: $70 for 4-session residency

Materials Fee for Ramp Race: $30 per workshop

Materials Fee for Marbles and Boats: $10 per workshop

Materials Fee for Pendulum Painting: $20 per workshop

Materials Fee for How Strong is Spaghetti?: $10 per workshop

  • The break between performances must not exceed 90 minutes to receive the reduced rate

  • Title 1 Schools may qualify for funding assistance Learn More ‍ ‍

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Curriculum Connection: STEM, Fine Arts

Photo Credit: Vanessa Bucceri from Unsplash

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