Where + Format
McLean Day 2023 at Lewinsville Park, Virginia.
Open station format with quick, hands-on activities.
Audience
Families, students, and community visitors of mixed age groups.
Events Story
2023 McLean Day - STEAM Sampler
A five-station STEAM sampler for families: DNA, electroplating, AWS puzzle, hands-on art, and an AI storybook demo.
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Stations
- DNA extraction (biology)
- Coin electroplating (chemistry)
- AWS-themed puzzle challenge
- Knitted lily hands-on art
- AI-generated storybook showcase
Five Stories
1. DNA Extraction
Strawberry 1-3: mash, separate, reveal strands.
2. Coin Electroplating
Process walkthrough.
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3. AI Storybook
Generated story pages.
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4. AWS Puzzle
Puzzle station focused on AWS service concepts.
5. Hands-On Art
Knitted lily station for craft + design practice.
Takeaway
Short, interactive stations made complex topics approachable and memorable. This five-story format is now our template for future community showcases.