Dr. Henry Charlier aka Dr. Picklestein is an associate professor of Biochemistry at Boise State University. He loves to make STEM fun and accessible to students young and old! Join us for a stimulating, interactive presentation!

If you want to learn more about Dr. Picklestein before the event, check out:

His information pages for BSU- Henry Charlier, Jr. Ph.D and Dr. Picklestein

His YouTube channel- CarbonylReductase

When: Monday January 26, 2025 at 9:00am PT / 10:00am MT / 11:00am CT / 12:00pm ET*

*The organizer is on MT in SE Idaho. Please take note of the event in your particular zone.

Who: Open to all Braintree Academy families!

Questions: Contact Ashley at virtualevents.braintree@malad.us (for Idaho Families) / virtual.events@braintreeed.com (for All Other States)

A link to attend will be in your Confirmation and Reminder emails.

If you cannot attend, no cancellation is required. If a recording is available, a link will be sent to everyone who has signed up, regardless of attendance.

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.