Health and phys ed teacher Sara Coon watches Ethan, 11, Grayson, 11, and Cade, 11, practice their golf swings.

ADAMS TWP — Students at Mars Area Centennial School practiced their putts and swings on homemade mini-golf courses as part of a collaboration between the school's Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) and physical education curriculum.

Sara Coon, health and physical education teacher at Mars Centennial, worked with STEAM teacher Chris Churilla to create the project. The idea came about last year, but was pushed ahead due to COVID-19.

“The kids are having a really fun time with it, they really are,” Coon said. “I'm super excited to collaborate with Chris. The kids get to create, and then play.”

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Mars Centennial School health and physical education teacher Sara Coon shows Braden, 11, and Mateus, 10, how to putt.PHOTOGRAPHY BY Julia Maruca/Butler Eagle

Sixth-grade students worked in groups to build mini golf courses, with themed concepts like “Disney,” “Famous Landmarks” and “Space!”

Students learn about “lifelong sports” in phys ed at Mars Area Centennial School. Julia Maruca/Butler EagleSixth grade students worked in groups to build the courses, with themed concepts like “Disney,” “Famous Landmarks,” and “Space!” Julia Maruca/Butler EagleHealth and phys ed teacher Sara Coon shows Braden, 11, and Mateus, 10, how to putt. Julia Maruca/Butler EagleHealth and phys ed teacher Sara Coon watches Ethan, 11, Grayson, 11, and Cade, 11, practice their golf swings. Julia Maruca/Butler Eagle