Discovering Science Camp: Daily Project and Demo (Version B)
In this hands-on, science camp, curiosity is amplified as students explore popular science concepts like light reflection, shadows, simple machines, and flight. Projects will be made each day with the new topic. #academic
Corrie Ostrem, M. Ed, B.S. Elem. Ed
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(204)
What's included
5 live meetings
3 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursAssessment
Students will be given feedback during discussion and while making their projects.Class Experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 3
Help your child discover science!
This camp will cover a broad range of science concepts that are exciting and interesting to young learners. Explorers will learn the vocabulary word of the day, observe a teacher demonstration of the concept, interact with peers to answer questions, and then will finally make their own project that highlights the concept and reinforces their learning. A new concept is presented each day. These concepts are independent from one another. No background experience is needed for any class. ***Version A and Version B are the same class concept, but with different projects. This course is Version B.***
Topics for Each Day Include:
Day 1: Colorful Kaleidoscopes: Learn about how light reflects
Project: Make your own kaleidoscope
Day 2: What makes a shadow?
Project: Make your own shadow puppets/ puppet theater
Day 3: Gears, gears, and gears. How do they work?
Project: Make your own moving art project incorporating gears
Day 4: Ever want to be an animator? How do our eyes see "moving" images?
Project: Make your own zoetrope
Day 5: Ready for takeoff? Learn about the elements fo flight.
Project: Make straw airplanes, and various paper airplane folding techniquesLearning Goals
Day 1: Reflecting Light
Day 2: light and shadow creation
Day 3: gears / simple machines / engineering design
Day 4: optical illusions, how the eye sees movement
Day 5: engineering design / elements of flight
Other Details
Parental Guidance
At times, your child may need help cutting or putting their project together. These are designed for the student to build, but occasionally they need adult help. It is suggested that parents are available to assist quickly if needed.
Supply List
Day 1: mylar sheet / mirrored sheet/ or aluminum foil, empty toilet paper or paper towel roll, bendy straw, white card stock, scissors, markers, scotch tape Day 2: Cardboard box/ shoe box (one two opposite sides removed and saved), wax paper, remaining or cut off pieces of cardboard, duct or masking tape, cooking skewers (5-6) or extra pencils or sticks, pencils, markers, scissors, flashlight Day 93: Medium cardboard box (Shoe box size) cut apart into manageable squares for each side (kids will be cutting it into different shapes), scissors, duct tape, 15 screwers (like ones for cooking), card stock paper (2-3 sheets) Day 4: Printable PDF (found posted in classroom), cardboard cylindrical food container (Iike for oatmeal, grits, corn meal container), cooking skewer (2), pencil, black sharpie, scissors, duct tape Day 5: multiple sheets construction paper or card stock paper, 7-8 plastic straws, scissors
Language of Instruction
English
Joined July, 2020
5.0
204reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Montana Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Montana State University Billings
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Montana State University Billings
Hello Learners! My name is Corrie Bowman Ostrem and I have been a full-time, certified teacher for 24 years teaching grades 2-7. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Montana State University-Billings. I specialize in Gifted education and have extensive experience with math and science curriculums in these grade levels. I have taught grade K-12 as a substitute teacher prior to my regular teaching career. Additionally, I have worked as a private tutor over the last 10 years and have taught for an online ESL learning company in China for the two years. My experience teaching has been in both the state of Arizona and Montana, and at a private bilingual German/ English school in Berlin, Germany (3 years). I have extensive knowledge and training in the Common Core Curriculum and standardized testing platforms, but also have a great passion for extending the learning and creativity of gifted and motivated students. I have successfully taught over 3,500 lessons online to students from around the world. After school, I have coached math clubs, science bowls, science fairs, foreign language, art, film, architecture, and game-based clubs.
I have extensive experience teaching the full elementary spectrum of standards including the subjects of math, science, language arts, writing, reading, social studies, and art. My passions are in math and science fields, although I typically use a cross curricular approach to integrate all the subject areas into lessons. I believe in student choice and passion-based learning and am willing to tailor my teaching based on student interest or need. I believe all content and standards can be taught in a fun, interactive, and engaging themes, making learning much more fun and memorable. I have a strong desire to help kids reach their full potential and strive to provide opportunities for students to dive deeper into topics, go beyond the typical classroom standards, and develop a love of learning at an early age.
Personally, I am a wife, mother, and dog-mom. I love the outdoors and can often be found boating, fishing, or camping. I have a son, two step sons, and two enormous labrador retrievers who keep me as busy as my children! Education is both a passion and hobby for me. I love my job and could not see myself doing anything else as a career! I hope to see you in the classroom soon!Reviews
Live Group Class
$120
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
45 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-9
3-9 learners per class
