June 11, 2025
YORKTOWN, TX – Students from Yorktown ISD took on big challenges in their STEM Camp, where science and creativity came together in exciting ways. Campers were given a mission: design a safe and portable power source for a home, using only what would be available during a natural disaster.
Before jumping into engineering, campers first built miniature ecosystems, learning how plants, animals, and their surroundings depend on each other. Then, an unexpected twist—news of a road construction project cutting through their ecosystems. With their habitats at risk, campers had to figure out ways to protect the wildlife while still allowing the road to be built.
Through teamwork and brainstorming, students came up with impressive solutions, including wildlife crossings, safe zones, and alternate paths for construction. Their ideas showed a strong mix of problem-solving and compassion, proving that even young minds can tackle big real-world issues.
By the end of camp, students walked away not just with their power source designs, but also with a deeper understanding of science, engineering, and how people can make a difference in their communities. With ideas as bright as these, the future of STEM is looking strong.