Students in Ms. Poole's and Dr. Kalra's classes at Sumter County Intermediate School recently participated in a STEM activity. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. These activities help develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills. The students' task was to build the tallest freestanding structure using cards. They had to persistently work together to come up with a solution on their own. This activity also promotes collaboration and communication.