Decatur City Schools STEAM Engine-Decatur, Al

Yesterday was the first school visit of the 2026-2027 school year!

Second and third grade students are learning about how astronauts take samples in space, and look at them with microscopes. Students got to look at a peacock feather, chrysanthemum stem, and a honey bee wing!

Kindergarten and first grade students at Chestnut Grove Elementary school are visiting the STEAM Engine today.
They are:
1. Testing objects to see if they sink or float
2. Measuring fairy tale creatures feet to see which one is the largest
3. Building Mr. Potato Head algorithms
4. Making pictures using a variety of wooden shapes

The STEAM Engine enjoyed being at Banks-Caddell Elementary School - Decatur, Alabama last night for their science night! Students and parents had the opportunity to participate in many different science activities to learn about coding, magnets, and more!

The STEAM Engine had a great time at Elementary School Decatur, AL today! The Sphero Indis were a big hit! Thank you, Civil Air Patrol, for the donation of those robots!

It’s been a while since I have updated this page!
Today I got to meet Sharon McDougle at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center! She is a retired spacesuit technician, and is passionate about engaging girls in STEM. I bought a copy of her book for the STEAM Engine, and cannot wait to read it to the students!

We have not had the best weather this winter, but are FULLY BOOKED between now and the end of the school year! 👏🏻👏🏻 I cannot wait to get rollin’!

We had a great day yesterday at our first school event of the year! Thank you, Walter Jackson Elementary, Decatur, Al, for letting us come!

This summer, the STEAM Engine also doubled as a book bus. We took the bus into 7 of our neighborhoods and passed out books to over 200 students. We loved seeing our families read, create, and build together! Thank you to everyone who made this a great success.

We are so excited about this event tonight, and cannot wait to read and create with our students!

ALL ABOARD: Throughout the month of July, our Decatur City Schools STEAM Engine will be rolling into neighborhoods and school parking lots to give away books! There will also be teachers present to read those books to students.

Students will have the opportunity to explore and create on the STEAM Engine. Don't miss our first stop on the tour this evening!

🕔 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Aquadome
🕡 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at Woodmeade Elementary School

We can't wait to see you there for an evening of fun, learning, and creativity!

Benjamin Davis Elementary-Decatur, Al students were all smiles on the bus yesterday and today! This school event was the last full day school event of the year! Don’t worry, we have exciting things planned for this summer! Stay tuned!