Fifth grade students from Montgomery Catholic’s Holy Spirit Campus spent an exciting week immersed in hands-on science and engineering at STARBASE Maxwell, a unique and innovative Department of Defense (DoD) STEAM program.
Over the course of five days, students explored a wide range of scientific concepts — from engineering design and Newton’s Laws of Motion to chemical reactions, density of matter, and even fingerprinting. They experimented with identifying and measuring liquids, calculating volume and mass, and discovering the difference between physical and chemical changes.
Through creative, interactive projects, students experienced science in action. They programmed Mars rover models to navigate a course, engineered a safe landing system for a fragile egg “astronaut,” and capped off the week with an exciting rocket launch.
STARBASE Maxwell encourages curiosity, teamwork, and real-world problem-solving — all essential elements of a strong foundation in science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Our Holy Spirit Campus 5th graders returned inspired, confident, and ready to reach for the stars!
