White Pine's STEM Portfolio

On March 8th , our 5th graders had an exciting opportunity to put their engineering skills to the test during STEM with a Friend in our MakerSpace ! Led by the EcosySTEM Ambassadors , students learned how engineers design structures to withstand the powerful forces of a storm surge .  Using hands-on materials, teams worked together to build and test their own storm-resistant structures, applying principles of stability, durability, and problem-solving . It was a fantastic experience watching students think like real-world engineers—brainstorming, designing, and making improvements along the way! A huge thank you to the Idaho National Lab for making this event possible through their generous grant. Opportunities like these inspire our students to explore, create, and innovate in STEM!

On February 27th , White Pine students Abigail Skipper and Jersie Barry showcased their research and analytical skills at the Eastern Idaho Science & Engineering Fair , earning runner-up honors for their outstanding project, "Comparing the Percentage of Mammograms in Idaho to the Rest of the Nation."   Their project explored an important public health topic, analyzing data to highlight differences in mammogram screening rates between Idaho and the rest of the country. Their hard work, critical thinking, and dedication to scientific research impressed the judges and earned them well-deserved recognition! We are incredibly proud of Abigail and Jersie for their commitment to STEM and for representing White Pine with excellence. Their success is a testament to the power of curiosity, research, and problem-solving! A huge thank you to the Eastern Idaho Science & Engineering Fair for providing this opportunity for students to explore and present their scientific disco...

On February 27th , our talented White Pine students showcased their creativity, innovation, and problem-solving skills at the Idaho Community Science & Engineering Fair at Idaho State University . Competing alongside students from across the region, they impressed judges with their scientific research and engineering designs! We are thrilled to celebrate their achievements: 🥉 Paxton Purser – 3rd Place in Chemistry & Food Science 🏅 Duncan Pickett (not pictured) – Best Engineering Design for S.P.O.T the Robotic Dog 🤖🐶 🏅 Jennet Leonard – 4th Place in Chemistry & Food Science (She amazed the crowd with a Mentos and Coke geyser! 🌋) 🏆 Nate Barrett – Teacher’s Award for outstanding support and mentorship From robotic innovations to explosive chemistry experiments, our students proved that STEM is alive and thriving at White Pine. We are so proud of their hard work, curiosity, and dedication to pushing the boundaries of science and engineering! A huge thank...