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Christmas STEM: Santa's Sleigh Engineering Challenge
Jessica Decaillon (Star Teacher)
Star Educator
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(102)
This self-paced STEM class combines festive fun with hands-on learning, where kids design, build, and test miniature sleighs. Perfect for engaging young engineers year-round!
Class experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
Get ready for an unforgettable holiday adventure with the "Santa's Sleigh Engineering Challenge," where students transform into young engineers tasked with creating a miniature sleigh for Santa Claus that must safely carry "gifts" and withstand various challenges. Through hands-on building, your child will design, plan, and construct their sleigh using everyday materials like cardboard, tape, and glue, learning crucial engineering concepts like stability and weight distribution. They will...
8 lessons//2 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Lesson Introduction and BrainstormLesson 2Winter Holiday Around the WorldLesson 3Design and PlanningLesson 4Material CollectionWeek 2Lesson 5Blooket QuizLesson 6Building the SleighLesson 7Testing and ImprovingLesson 8Presentation
Course Objectives: - Engaging STEM Learning: Your child will dive into the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) through hands-on projects and activities. - Problem-Solving Skills: They will develop critical problem-solving skills by designing and building a miniature sleigh for Santa Claus. - Creativity and Design: Your child will unleash their creativity by decorating their sleighs and making them visually appealing. - Scientific Principles: They will learn scientific principles related to stability, weight distribution, and aerodynamics in a fun and interactive way. - Iterative Design: Through testing and improvement, students will experience the iterative design process, a crucial aspect of engineering.
Homework Offered
Homeschool includes hands-on projects, Blooket quizzes, and discussion questions.Assessments Offered
Your child's understanding and progress will be assessed through their final presentation, which showcases their sleigh designs and reflections on the engineering process.Grades Offered
This class is designed to be asynchronous, meaning that your child can complete the activities and assignments at their own pace within the recommended timeframe. While the course is self-guided, parental support and encouragement are encouraged to make the learning experience even more enriching.
Star Educator
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(102)
Hello friends, I teach elementary math and STEM with a sprinkle of art and tons of fun! I have been in Education for about ten years. I have a certificate in Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development from the University of Illinois. I have...
Self-Paced Class
$13
weekly or $26 for all content8 pre-recorded lessons
2 weeks of teacher support
Choose your start date
1 year of access to the content
Completed by 15 learners
Ages: 9-14
