Mars students build dioramas based on ‘Home Alone’
Students and loved ones check out scale model, “Home Alone” inspired projects at Mars Area Elementary School, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
Fourth-grade students at Mars Area Elementary School created dioramas based on the Christmas classic “Home Alone” and displayed them on Tuesday, Dec. 16.
After watching the movie and discussing cause and effect based on the actions in the film, the students then built scale models showing potential traps to catch burglars. The students then integrated STEAM education to add lights and moving pieces.
Mars Area Elementary School student Mavya Mittal stands with her “Home Alone” project at Mars Area Elementary School, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
Finn and Christian Westrick look at “Home Alone” projects at Mars Area Elementary School, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
Marcus Karns and his son Jason look at “Home Alone” projects at Mars Area Elementary School, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
From left, Christi Kolarcik, Barrett Kolarcik-Schmitt and Jacquie Poloka look at “Home Alone” projects created by students at Mars Area Elementary School, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
Students and loved ones check out scale model, “Home Alone” inspired projects at Mars Area Elementary School, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
Fourth-graders at Mars Area Elementary School built scale model, “Home Alone” inspired traps to catch burglars as part of a cross-curricular activity, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
Fourth-graders at Mars Area Elementary School built scale model, “Home Alone” inspired traps to catch burglars as part of a cross-curricular activity, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
Students and loved ones check out scale model, “Home Alone” inspired projects at Mars Area Elementary School, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
Fourth-graders at Mars Area Elementary School built scale model, “Home Alone” inspired traps to catch burglars as part of a cross-curricular activity, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
Fourth-graders at Mars Area Elementary School built scale model, “Home Alone” inspired traps to catch burglars as part of a cross-curricular activity, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
