Bushnell-Prairie City ​Community Unit School District #170
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What is STEAM?

"STEAM" is a teaching/learning concept that the fields of science, technology, engineering, art, and math often work together to solve complex problems and make the world a better place. STEAM education teaches students to take thoughtful risks, persist in problem-solving, embrace collaboration, and work through the creative process. ​All of these areas of study are worth celebrating and worth teaching tomorrow's leaders!
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STEAM Events

2021; STEAM Week
In April 2021 we celebrated science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) with B-PC's youngest learners, and as always we loved including outside contributors as well! 

We brought a special STEAM learning segment to our students every day of April through various activities, prompts, and video submissions.

Check out the awesome learning that took place, and join us in looking forward to future STEAM initiatives!
HIGHLIGHTS
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Vaughn & Bushnell Manufacturing Company
​Steinjager Inc.
​Yetter Farm Equipment
Western Illinois University Physics Department
Mrs. Jones' Junior High Math Class
​Mr. Rodeffer's High School Math Class
​Mr. Luke, Civil Engineer, US Navy
​B-PC Elementary School Faculty & Staff
​Ludlum Food Mart
2022; Olympic STEAM Games
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Event #1: Speed Skating

EXPLORING CENTER OF GRAVITY
Students modeled a "speed skater" made out of pipe cleaners, and they were challenged to make the skater stand up while the weight of a LifeSaver candy was posing as the head. Students had to figure out how to manipulate the center of gravity to accomplish this task.

Event #2: Figure Skating

EXPLORING FORCES
Students explore the concept of forces in sport and create a spinning top modeled after the concept of a figure skater's spin in the Olympic Games. Students experiment with different top designs and hypothesize about why different designs might achieve differing results.

Event #3: Bobsledding

EXPLORING FRICTION AND DRAG
Students constructed bobsled "tracks" and made their own bobsleds out of tape and straws, and added a team of gummy bear drivers to see which designs worked well and which needed work. Students experimented with different designs and talked about force, drag, and friction to improve their designs. 

Event #4: Curling

EXPLORING FRICTION
Students watched videos on the olympic event of curling and learned a lot! This mysterious event involves a great deal of science and engineering... Students created their own curling stones and rink to explore different factors that made the game more and less successful.

Which B-PCE classroom can collect the most canned food items in the school for our local food pantry? Send in your canned food donations with your B-PCE student.
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2023; Growing STEAM: STEAM in ag
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STEAM at Home

steam in our community
Vaughn in Bushnell!
Tags: science, technology, engineering, art, math
STEAM with YetterCo
Tags: science, technology, engineering, math
Bushnell Powerplant
Tags: science, technology, engineering, math
US Navy Construction
Tags: science, technology, engineering, math
Making hammers
Tags: science, technology, engineering, art, math
NTN Bower
Tags: science, technology, engineering, math
Midwest Control, Bushnell
Tags: science, technology, engineering, math
Steinjager in Bushnell!
Tags: science, technology, engineering, art, math
Grain Shuttle, Adair
Tags: science, technology, engineering, math
WIU Physics
Tags: science, technology, math
You're invited to try some of these easy, at-home STEAM projects with a parent or guardian! ​A parent or guardian can post pictures of at-home STEAM adventures to Facebook or Twitter with the hashtags #proud2BPC and #STEAMathome so we can share them with our online school community.
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Questions? Email Lisa Webb at webbl@bpcschools.org

Bushnell-Prairie City CUSD #170

845 North Walnut Street
Bushnell, IL 61422
(309) 772-9461 | (309) 772-9462 ​(Fax)
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  • Home
  • District
    • Board of Education >
      • Agenda
      • Anti-Bias Education Policies
      • Board Calendar
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    • Freedom of Information Act
    • Parent-Student Handbook
    • Superintendent
  • Schools
    • Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary School
    • Bushnell-Prairie City Junior High School
    • Bushnell-Prairie City High School
  • Teaching & Learning
    • Fine Arts
    • Graduation Requirements
    • High School Course Handbook
    • Readers Today Leaders Tomorrow
    • School Report Cards
    • STEAM
    • Summer Programs
    • Technology
  • Extra Curricular
    • Athletics Calendar
    • Athletics Handbooks & Forms
    • High School Athletics
    • Junior High Athletics
    • Live Stream Directory
  • For Students
    • 5 Essentials
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    • Clever
    • Menus
    • Parent-Student Handbook
    • Social Work
    • Spartan Pride
    • Your Tech
  • For Families
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    • Menus
    • Parent-Student Handbook
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    • Skyward®
    • Stay Connected
    • Student Health Information
    • Systems of Support
    • Technology at Home
    • Transportation
  • For Staff
    • Clever