Cracking the STEM (Engineering) Code: Simple Machines for Young Readers (Part 1)
Class experience
Each session is full of projects based on Passion, Collaboration with Peers, and a Playful Spirit. It is full of hands-on Memorable, Meaningful, and Motivating activities, specially designed for girls and boys, 5 to 6 years old. This class is a discovery class where the only requirement is a passion for learning and creating. In this live online course, each student will: - Participate in a class with other children his/her age group (5 - 6), discovering how the engineering process is a...
Engineers play an important role in our everyday lives; in this course, we will be learning the basics of engineering and how simple machines impact our everyday life. Students will learn about the basics of simple machines in our Engineering class and how their designs contribute to everyday life. In this course, students will put on their engineering caps and test their abilities by creating different projects related to the engineering field discussed for the day. Students will learn that being an engineer starts as a model and will create model designs using everyday household items to complete projects. With the instructor's guide, students will learn that they, too, can be a part of the engineering process if they are willing to try.
Bright & Smart was founded in 2005. We have been teaching and developing our programs for the past 15 years. We create our programs with students' learning experience in mind; we want them to learn to love STEM and develop their higher cognitive skills and natural abilities; we help them see themselves as technology creators.
Homework Offered
Students will be allowed to continue to improve their projects in between meetings. Before every class, students can present their projects and the improvements they made in the process.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
Suggested household materials to have available during the classes: Scissors Tape Glue Colored pencils/crayons Copy/construction paper Legos or construction blocks Cardboard String/yarn/ribbon Bottle caps Empty Water Bottle Popsicle sticks* Rubber bands* Straws* Paper clips* *We have put together a box that includes the materials marked with a * for the 4-week projects. You have the option to purchase it from us if you find it easier than looking around the house. Price: $12 (shipping included). If you desire to order this materials box, please visit our website to place the order. https://www.brightandsmart.com/paid-online-ecl-form
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Our goal at Bright & Smart is to teach kids basic Engineering and Computer Programming Skills and facilitate 21st Century Learning Skills, such as; Information & Media Literacy, Critical Thinking & Problem Solving, and Interpersonal &...
Group Class
$18
weekly or $70 for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Completed by 10 learners
Live video meetings
Ages 5-6
3-6 learners per class
Financial Assistance
Outschool International
Tutoring
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