Topeka students get hands-on learning experiences at local science park

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Local students are learning about science by building their own wind turbines over the next two weeks at the Kanza Education and Science Park in Topeka.

Students are learning about wind energy by conducting experiments using skills like coding and robotics while also participating in fun activities like a scavenger hunt. Organizers say hands-on experiences like these help bring science to life.

“It’s really fun to see the kids come out and then that light bulb go off when something connects for them,” said Elementary Science Consulting Teacher Lindsey Noonan. “Whether they have been learning about it or they will learn about it in the future, and they are like ‘oh, I understand’…. Just to see them excited and learning and having a good day.”

“Meeting the new kids. I mean, every single year, it’s a new group of students,” said Student Teacher Elerine Hisey. “At my station, we get to color, so I love coloring.”

Since 2009, the Kanza Education and Science Park has operated through a partnership between Evergy and Topeka public schools. You can learn more about the park by clicking here.

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