SpaceLanders

RL, Walnut, D35E

Walnut Key Club members collaborated with STEMsters, a STEM-focused non-profit organization, on Friday, June 14, at Hacienda Heights. 

STEMsters first involved members in teaching the children about ships that landed astronauts on the moon or Space Landers. Key Clubbers also provided fill-in-the-blank worksheets and helped present colorful lessons that taught the children the science behind the various items they would create. 

“Working on the Space Landers task, I thought that it was a fun approach towards teaching science and engineering,” cabinet leader Kyle Le said. “The kids were able to develop their motor and leadership skills and work alongside one another, so the experience helped them build character.” 

Ellies then helped guide and direct the main event, the arts and crafts lesson, showing the children how to design their own Space Landers with boxes. They offered materials such as cardboard, paper, tape, cups, straws, and marshmallows, which served as the astronauts. 

“It felt rewarding watching the kids make their Space Landers," cabinet leader Elaine Zhu said. "I enjoyed volunteering with my friends and sparking the students' interests in STEM."

After the kids finished their projects, the boxes were dropped from a height, and whichever box survived with the most marshmallows would win. Ultimately, working alongside STEMsters’ representatives allowed Key Clubbers to interact with other club volunteers and create unforgettable childhood memories for the students they aided.