Steam Saturdays classes return this fall at Suncoast science center fab lab

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - STEAM Saturdays classes are back this fall at the Suncoast Science Center/Faulhaber Fab Lab.Weekly classes invite students in grades 2-3, 4-5 and 6-8 to explore science, technology, engineering, arts and math through hands-on, project-based activities.Classes are developed and led by high school student mentors. Mentors are part of the Student Planning Education Committee, a leadership development program for high school students.The near-peer mentorship model gives younger students the chance to build technical skills, confidence and creativity while learning alongside role models closer in age.Fall class themesFall themes include Haunted Alchemy, Bites Frights, Autumn Escape Room, Machine Madness, Fireball Chemistry, Astronaut Adventures, Automotive Engineering, Robotics and Creepy Crafts. One class is a pickle-powered aerospace class celebrating National Pickle Day.Participants use high-tech tools including a vinyl cutter, laser cutter and 3D printers, or