What: We’re heading to the Grand Forks Public Library for a special tour and STEM adventure! Our visit will begin with a guided tour of the library, giving kids a chance to explore how this amazing community space works. Afterward, we’ll split into groups by age/grade for two engaging STEM activities. One instructor will lead a 30-minute activity for the older group, while another will guide the younger group through their own fun, age-appropriate experiment or challenge.

Who: Braintree Academy students, parents and siblings.

Cost: Free

Questions: Contact Brittany at grandforks.events@braintreeed.com

Keep those Braintree Passports handy! Each field trip means another stamp, and once it’s full, your Braintree student will receive a prize!

Explore & Grow: S.T.E.M. | Braintree Academy Turn curiosity into problem-solving! This print-and-go packet blends quick design challenges, simple investigations, and age-friendly reflection prompts to help students ask questions, plan, build, test, and explain their thinking. Flexible for any grade band, it weaves together science, engineering, and math—perfect for centers, at-home learning, or field-trip follow-ups.

What’s inside

• Bite-size design & engineering prompts

• Observe → test → improve investigation steps

• Quick measurement/data and reflection activities

• Creative & informational writing supports (K–8 friendly)

How to use Pick a challenge, gather simple household materials, and guide students through the design cycle: imagine → plan → build → test → improve → share. Differentiate by choosing prompts for your grade band and extend with math or ELA tie-ins.