Afterschool Studio: Lights and Shadows
Thursday, October 15, 2026 · 3:30 PM CDT · The Iowa Children's Museum · Coralville, IA
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What is STEAM? It stands for science, technology, engineering, art, and math. It’s an approach to learning that brings these subjects together through creating, experimenting, innovating, and problem-solving. This October, join ICM educators every Thursday from 3:30–5:30 p.m. for a hands-on spooky STEAM activity inspired by the season. Drop in, experiment, create, and see what you discover! Afterschool Studio activities are included with museum admission. October 15 Activity: Lights and Shadows What makes red things red and green things green? In our studio this week, guests can explore how to build their own shadows, learn about the visible and invisible light spectrum and more. Come play with the phenomena that is electromagnetic radiation aka light! Spooky STEAM all October long: Oct. 1: Pumpkin Investigation Oct. 8: Halloween in 3D Oct. 15: Lights & Shadows Oct. 22: Spooky Solutions & Mixtures Oct. 29: Printmaking
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