Vegas PBS STEAM Camp | Cranes and Aquariums

SEASON 3: EPISODE 4 | Airdate: 6/9/2021

Visit the Aquarium at Silverton Casino to learn how marine biologists maintain the proper water quality and mechanical systems to support the aquatic life.  Then, explore how cranes lift heavy objects to make tall buildings possible with help from Compass Equipment. 

Investigate each topic further through interactive at-home STEAM challenges and book talks with librarians from the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District.  

Episode Guests

• Kelly Hadland, CEO, Compass Equipment
• Ryan Ross, Aquarium Curator at Silverton
• Jennifer Bell, Las Vegas-Clark County Library District
• Andrea, Student
• Abigail, Student
• Ronaldo, Student

Resources

• Scientist Profile: Marine Biologist | DragonflyTV
• Mouse in the Treehouse | MOLLY OF DENALI
• Simple Machines | Science Trek
• pH Investigation Data Collection Chart

Books Featured

• Kitten Construction Company: A Bridge Too Fur by John Patrick Green
• Memoirs of A Goldfish by Devin Scillian and illustrated by Tim Bowers

If you would like ideas and free resources to help you implement Vegas PBS STEAM Camp in your afterschool or summer program, contact us at:
steamcamp@vegaspbs.org