for 5 classes

An Engineering Discovery Course 2

Completed by 5 learners

Ages 5-9

Live Group Class

In this 5-week course students will learn and engage in the engineering design process creating hands on unique creations.

Maria Ramirez, M.A. Elementary Education

Average rating:

5.0

Number of reviews:

(281 reviews)

Live video meetings

1x per week, 5 weeks

1-6 learners per class

55 min

About Learning Overview Teacher Reviews

What's included

5 live meetings

4 hrs 35 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

Every week your learner will have the opportunity to follow the Engineering Design Process to plan and design a creation. 

Students will be engaged in a multitude of learning facets including group discussion, individual think time and sharing, sketching, writing, and creation of ideas and visual content. Students will learn how to identify a problem and create a solution.  Students will learn the five steps of the engineering design process.

During class I will work one-on-one with each student in order to pose guiding questions to assist during their creation work time. 

At the end of each class students will have the opportunity to share what they have started to work on. They may decide to continue working on their project after class as well. 
Each month you can enroll in a course for new projects. You do not have to take prior courses to enroll.

Projects per week: 
Week 1:  Zipline 
Week 2: Animal
Week 3: Shoe
Week 4: Ferris Wheel 
Week 5: Pyramid

Learning Goals

Students will learn how to identify a problem and create a solution.  Students will learn the five steps of the engineering design process: 
1. Ask: What is the problem or question?
2. Imagine: What are some solutions?
3. Plan: Draw a couple of different diagrams
4. Create: Choose a plan and create something 
5. Test: Did it solve your problem or question?
6. Improve: Make updates and changes 
7. Share: Share your work

Other Details

Parental Guidance

If your learner chooses, they may need/use scissors during the creating/building time.

Supply List

Class Materials:
Provided by teacher:  Activity sheets - needs to be printed for class
Provided by student: paper and pencil, materials for engineering project-For example: scissors, glue, tape, string, yarn, Popsicle sticks, pipe cleaners, paper, clay, cardboard, etc. I suggest finding recyclable or reusable materials that you already have for the projects. * Some projects may ask for specific materials but most will be student's choice.

Language of Instruction

English

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Maria Ramirez, M.A. Elementary Education

Joined January, 2020

5.0

281reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

I have been teaching and guiding students through the Engineering and Design process for many years. I am always intrigued to watch as students plan and create to solve problems.