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4-Week STEM Engineering Design Challenges for Young Learners (Ages 6-8)

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Ages 6-8
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This engaging 4-week series takes young learners into the exciting world of engineering! Each week, students will explore the Engineering Design Process through hands-on STEM challenges that they complete at home and share with the class.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(175 reviews)
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Live video meetings
1x per week, 4 weeks
1-8 learners per class
45 min

What's included

4 live meetings
3 in-class hours
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Each week will end with a new STEM challenge. Students will be expected to work on the challenge throughout the week and come back to the next class with a prototype, which they will present. They will choose whether they want to work in a group or solo.
Assessment
Informal assessment throughout the course. Parents will be provided with a report on their child's skills development at the end of the six weeks.
Grading
Certificate of Completion provided at the end of the course.

Class Experience

US Grade 1 - 2
Beginner Level
This STEM course features a variety of engaging Design Challenges that students will tackle using the Engineering Design Process. Each week, the class will explore a new topic through collaborative research. Students can choose to work independently or with a partner, and each participant will leave with a well-planned solution to the designated problem. The challenges will include specific criteria and constraints that students must adhere to. They will independently develop their prototypes to present to the class at the start of the following session. Students have the option to deliver a live presentation or submit a video presentation.

Week 1: What is an Engineer - Learn about the Engineering Design process and how engineers work. 
Week 2: Who Sank the Boat? - Design a flotation device that will hold its cargo above the water for 2 minutes.
Week 3: Hurricane! - Design a structure that can withstand hurricane force winds.
Week 4: Cross the River - Design a bridge that will hold enough weight for everyone to cross.

Learning Goals

Students will understand the engineering design process and learn how to develop plans and solutions to problems. They will work within specific constraints, just as real engineers do, and create engineering notebooks to record their work.

Other Details

Supply List
Most items are recyclable from around home. A complete list of supplies by week may be found at - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BbxiaQIY2zHBbYF6ug1FKImYrpxLXEvo/view?usp=sharing
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
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Meet the teacher

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Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree from Grand Canyon University
I served as a public school educator for over 26 years. During that time, I specialized in science, math, and STEM engineering design, including coding and robotics through after school programs. After leaving the classroom, I was a science and math instructional coach in the largest school district in my state, working to help teachers improve academic achievement in science and math with their students.

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