PHOTOS: STEM Lessons at Wetumpka's Skate Zone
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Cliff Williams / TPI When all the STEM studies were done, students got a chance to roller skate. This time with knowledge of friction, light and more.

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Skating rinks are known for lights, disco balls and, of course, roller skates. Many children and parents see them as a safe place to have fun.

PHOTOS: STEM Lessons at Wetumpka's Skate Zone

But if you look a little closer, they are also full of STEM lessons — and Skate Zone has done just that. Last week the skating rink hosted area students for a STEM Day Camp opening many of the components to examination by elementary school students with lessons in force, friction, sound, light, balance and motion.