The orange puppet's name is Satsuma. He's one of the characters that used to show students how arts and science come together.

The orange puppet's name is Satsuma. He's one of the characters that used to show students how arts and science come together. / GPB

Throughout March, the Atlanta Science Festival is putting on events to celebrate science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). 

This year, it tried something new: The festival has partnered with the Center for Puppetry Arts to show kids how science and the arts come together. 

On Second Thought producer Maura Currie went to a workshop and brought back an audio postcard.

OST producer Maura Currie visited the Center for Puppetry Arts to see how they're integrating STEM into their usual tours and activities.

Children constructed Amazoninan pink river dolphin marionettes to learn about measurement and shapes.

Children constructed Amazoninan pink river dolphin marionettes to learn about measurement and shapes. / GPB

Whitney Thompson talks to a tour group about the levers, pulleys and machines that make up complicated puppets.

Whitney Thompson talks to a tour group about the levers, pulleys and machines that make up complicated puppets. / GPB

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