Quick Pics: STEM Spectacular

Gabe Kline watches as his straw rocket flies through the air during the STEM Spectacular event at First Lutheran Church Thursday, in Havre. After receiving a brief lesson on air friction, each participant made a rocket from a straw, clay, paper and tape.

From left, Cameron Janssen, Alexa Tweeten, Liana Janssen and Davy Overbay work together to decode a cypher Thursday, December 27, 2018 in Havre Mont. Part of the day's curriculum lessons on calculating volume, decoding cyphers and building rockets made from basic materials

Walter Heimbigner, left, and Cameron Janssen watch as they fire a straw rocket across the gym at First Lutheran Church Thursday, December 27, 2018 in Havre Mont. Children took turns firing their rockets to learn about air friction and how basic aerodynamics work.

Aubrey Kalk checks the distance her rocket flew after firing it Thursday, December 27, 2018 in Havre Mont. Most of the rockets only flew a few meters, but some traveled upwards of ten meters.

Aubrey Kalk toys with her straw rocket while waiting in line at the First Lutheran Church Thursday, December 27, 2018 in Havre Mont. About 20 kids showed up at the event.

A group prepares to fire a rocket inside the First Lutheran Church gym Thursday, December 27, 2018 in Havre Mont. Participants were given time to play around with their rockets and make adjustments after the official test.

Cameron Janssen attaches his rocket to the firing mechanism Thursday, December 27, 2018 in Havre Mont. Kids built their own rockets and made predictions on how far they would fly before putting the creations to the test.

A pair of Boy Scouts reel out ten meters of measuring tape prior to testing straw rockets Thursday, December 27, 2018 in Havre Mont. The STEM Spectacular was hosted by the Boy Scouts.

Cub Scout Master Gallagher Cumings adjusts one of the straw rockets Thursday, December 27, 2018 in Havre Mont. Lots of parents were in attendance, helping their children learn the science behind their projects.