Benjamin Franklin Science Corner Report: March-August 2016 Benjamin Franklin Science Corner | Page 11

MAY AT THE BFSC

On May , the Benjamin Franklin Science Corner participated of Techauka Science and Opportunity festival . For Techauka , the Benjamin Franklin Science Corner worked together with the Fulbright Association in Paraguay and the United States Embassy in Paraguay . The program included the fifth science and opportunity festival in Asuncion . The goal of the program was to take science , technology , engineer , art , math , and opportunities to underrepresented population . The 5000 or more participants included students from eight different high schools from surrounding areas of the Science Corner .

Science Club wednesday

The Science Corner hosted a science club every Wednesday with four different STEAM activities . The goal of this activity was to highlight young , inspiring engineers and scientists to inspire the public about science . Participants explored renewable energies , formed windmills using everyday materials , discovered different physical forces , and build a race car using recycle materials and 3D printed parts . The young participants were from different parts of Asuncion and surrounding areas .
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Sciene & Opportunity Festival

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