Tinkering fun

Area youngsters are taking part in a number of STEM-related experiments as part of their "Tinkering at Allen" camp this week.

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June 4, 2025 - 2:08 PM

Pictured are participants at the camp in 2025 playing with physics and exploring concepts of biology and chemistry. Beth Toland, pictured, conducts a science experiment with her class using the reaction between baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) and vinegar (acetic acid) to create carbon dioxide gas. The bubbles from the gas are able to power each student’s individually made boats across a tub of water. A simple experiment, the boats are crafted out of water bottles and straws. Photo by Sarah Haney / Iola Register

Children in kindergarten through seventh grade are getting hands-on STEM learning at Allen Community College this week. Fitting with the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) theme, participants are playing with physics and exploring concepts of biology and chemistry in the college’s “Tinkering at Allen” program. 

Beth Toland, pictured, conducted a science experiment using the reaction between baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) and vinegar (acetic acid) to create carbon dioxide gas. The bubbles from the gas are able to power each student’s individually…

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