Ever wondered what happens during a typical STEM practical session at STEMGENIUS? The answer: a lot of experimentation, creativity, and excitement. Our labs are designed to give learners a fully immersive STEM experience, helping them build, explore, and think like real engineers and scientists.
Morning Warm-Up: Creative Engineering
The day often begins with a quick design challenge — such as building the tallest tower using popsicle sticks or designing a bridge strong enough to hold a stack of books. These warm-up tasks help stimulate creativity and activate problem-solving skills.
Hands-On Experiments: Learning Through Doing
Depending on the lesson or theme of the week, students rotate through various lab stations:
1. Robotics & Electronics
Learners assemble simple robots or build circuits using:
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breadboards
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LEDs
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sensors
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motors
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Arduino boards
They test how movement, lights, and sensors respond to code or wiring changes.
2. Coding & Software
At the coding station, students work on:
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Scratch animations
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Python mini-projects
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Game design
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Interactive stories
This helps them understand programming logic in a fun, visual way.
3. 3D Design & Modeling
Using beginner-friendly tools, students create:
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keychains
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mini characters
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initials
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geometric shapes
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simple everyday objects
These designs are often prepared for 3D printing in the next session.
4. Engineering with Recycled Materials
STEMGENIUS promotes environmental creativity by encouraging students to transform waste into innovation. They build:
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cars using bottle caps
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houses using cardboard
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water filters with simple materials
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art-meets-engineering sculptures
Guided Reflection
At the end of each lab session, students reflect on:
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what they built
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what challenges they faced
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how they solved them
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what they want to improve
This practice builds metacognition – the ability to think about one’s own thinking – which is key in STEM development.
Why Students Love the Practical Labs
Kids enjoy the sense of ownership and achievement that comes with creating something real. Parents appreciate the confidence, responsibility, and curiosity these labs ignite in their children.
At STEMGENIUS, every session is a step toward a brighter future – where young minds learn not just to understand technology, but to shape it.