Creativity and problem-solving were on full display as students in grades 5–12 participated in the first Keystone STEM Competition at the Chester County Intermediate Unit. Teams of up to five students competed in elementary (grades 4–5), middle (grades 6–8), and high school (grades 9–12) divisions.
Students were challenged to brainstorm, design, and create solutions that could improve schools. Using the engineering design process, teams worked together to turn their ideas into working models and presentations.
Our high school team earned 1st place with their design for an improved backpack. One middle school team placed 3rd with their concept for a janitor robot designed to support more efficient cleaning. At the elementary level, students earned 2nd place with their design for a school-supplied robot.
The competition highlighted students’ creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. It was a great opportunity for students to apply STEM concepts to real-world challenges and represent our schools with pride.
