Can You Build A Tree? A Fall S.T.E.A.M. Challenge!
In this class, learners will use various materials to construct a "tree" that does not fall down!
Ms. Marie, M. Ed.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(459)
What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Autumn is a time that reminds me to really appreciate the trees! Their changing colors, their strong trunks, the treasures they leave on the ground for me to find. In this class, engineers will try to build the tallest, most interesting tree using various materials (craft and natural). To start our class, we will write a collaborative poem about trees to inspire our creations, and learners will draw a tree using their art materials. They will also be encouraged to write a word or sentence about their tree. Next, we will look at our materials we have to build a tree and each child will begin to make a plan. They will have plenty of time to build their trees using popsicle sticks, pipe cleaners, a base (styrofoam or clay/modeling dough) and nature items that they have collected (i.e. pinecones, acorns, leaves, sticks, etc.) At the end, they will measure their trees, discuss what was easy and/or hard about the process and show our sturdy trees. We will notice the different methods each used and the uniqueness of their creations!
Other Details
Supply List
For drawing: paper and suitable drawing/coloring utensils such as markers, colored pencils, and crayons. For creating: pipe cleaners, popsicle sticks, collected nature items (pinecones, leaves, sticks, acorns, etc.) and a "base" (styrofoam, clay, modeling dough).
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
5.0
459reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello!
I am Ms. Marie, a lover of learning, playing and creating! I have been doing these things all of my life, and been sharing them with learners of all ages for 13 years!
I have been a "teacher" all of my life (babysitter, camp counselor, resident assistant, Peace Corps volunteer), but formally, I have been teaching since 2009. Much of my experience comes from teaching 3, and 4-year old children in a private preschool, and I have taught 1st and 2nd grade.
My strength as a teacher comes from teacher my ability to follow the interest of my learners and to create meaningful, play-based learning experiences in my classes. My classes incorporate literacy, numeracy, science and social studies in hands on ways so that learners can explore, create and engage with materials and each other. Whether a journaling class, a preschool class or a games camp, I have a ton of energy and loads of enthusiasm! I look forward to meeting you in my classroom!Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$9
per classMeets once
40 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-8
3-8 learners per class
