Meet Kennedy/Solar Eclipse S.T.E.A.M. Fest
Saturday, October 14, 2023, 9 AM to 12 PM
JOIN US TO VIEW THE ECLIPSE & LEARN HOW WE PREPARE STUDENTS WHO ARE READY FOR THE WORLD!
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Tour our campus to learn about our school programs.
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Visit information booths for our sports & extracurricular activities.
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Enjoy live music & student performances.
SOLAR ECLIPSE S.T.E.A.M. FEST
9 AM-12 PM
TAKE HOME S.T.E.A.M. ACTIVITIES
9-10 AM
PEAK SOLAR ECLIPSE VIEWING
11 AM
POSTER CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Light refreshments will be served.
View the Solar Eclipse Safely. Get up close and personal with the solar eclipse using safe solar eclipse viewing glasses provided by the school. Witness this celestial marvel in all its glory!
Create and Take Home STEAM Activities. Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics with exciting hands-on activities related to solar eclipses and exoplanets. Spark your curiosity and creativity!
"Life on an Imaginary Exoplanet" K-8 Poster Contest
CALLING ALL YOUNG ARTISTS & VISIONARIES! Participate in the K-8 poster competition and let your imagination soar as you depict life on an imaginary exoplanet. Prizes and recognition await the winners.
CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A POSTER CONTEST ENTRY
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Entries must be received by October 9, 2023 @ 4 PM
Get Inspired
Take a trip outside our solar system at NASA's Exoplanet Travel Bureau to see some examples of imaginative exoplanet posters created by NASA scientists, futurists and artists.
Imagine Your Exoplanet
Decide what kind of imaginary exoplanet to feature in your poster. Is it a place where creatures fly with wings made of light? Is it a world of floating islands? Is it a planet with colorful oceans? There are endless possibilities!
Create Your Exoplanet
Create a poster of the planet and what makes it special and interesting. You can draw the planet in space or you can draw the surface of the planet. Use shapes and colors to make your design interesting and help others imagine your exoplanet.
ELEMENTARY (K-5) GUIDELINES
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Create a drawing of your planet that shows what makes it unique.
Use crayons, markers, or colored pencils.
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Describe what your planet looks like, what lives on it, and how it is different from Earth.
MIDDLE SCHOOL (6-8) GUIDELINES
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Create an image of your planet that shows what makes it unique.
Use crayons, markers, colored pencils, paint, or digital art.
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Describe your planet’s ecosystem, its inhabitants, and its unique features.
SIZE OF ARTWORK
Entries must be one of the following sizes:
- 8.5" x 11"
- 11" x 17"
HOW TO ENTER
Complete the online submission form to answer questions about your planet and to upload a digital copy of your poster.
MINIMUM RESOLUTION 300 DPI
SCORING RUBRIC
- DESIGN: Uses color and space well
- IMAGINATION: Shows creativity & originality
- INFORMATION: Includes specific, interesting details