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Engineering a Groundhog Burrow (Ages 7-11)

In this One Time class, students will participate in a STEM (STEAM) activity in which they create a burrow for a groundhog. All learners of varying abilities and needs are welcome to join.
Kristen Keenan
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:
(190)
Class

What's included

1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

Welcome engineers! Join us to develop your perseverance and problem solving skills by participating in the engineering design process as you create a burrow for a groundhog with multiple chambers using various craft supplies and/or materials such as recycled items collected around the house. Please keep in mind that depending on the materials and methods chosen for the project, there may not be time to finish the project during the time allotted. All learners of varying abilities and needs are welcome to join.
Learning Goals
Students will be able to complete a STEM challenge by following the engineering design process.
learning goal

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Using hot glue is optional, however, students may need assistance if you allow them to use it for their STEM project.
Supply List
- Scissors
- Glue (may want Elmer’s, Tacky, and hot glue)
- Tape (may want a variety such as scotch, masking, and duct tape)

Various STEM Supplies
*This is just a list of suggestions. Students will design their project based on the supplies they have available to them.  I find that recyclable materials work great such as small boxes and plastic containers from food packaging.

- Construction paper, card stock, craft foam, scrapbook paper 
- Yarn
- Small plastic containers (yogurt, pudding, sour cream, k-cups, medicine bottles, etc.)
- Toilet paper and paper towel tubes
- Disposable plates, bowls, cups, and silverware
- Cupcake wrappers and coffee filters
- Tooth picks, Q-tips, cotton balls
- Craft sticks, Pipe cleaners, buttons, foam shapes
- Aluminum foil, wax paper, plastic wrap
- Bubble wrap
- Styrofoam peanuts
- Styrofoam trays
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    Joined June, 2020
    4.8
    190reviews
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    Teacher expertise and credentials
    New York Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
    New York Teaching Certificate in Special Education
    Hi, my name is Mrs. Keenan, and I have been an educator since 2002. I hold NY State certifications for PreK-6th grade and for Students with Disabilities. My Master’s degree focused on inclusion and differentiated instruction.  In addition to being a classroom teacher, I also worked as a Staff Specialist for Math, Science, and Technology and as an Instructional Technology and STEM Coach in which I wrote science and STEM curriculum and provided professional development to teachers in the areas of science, STEM, technology integration, coding, and ELA. I love gardening and spending time with my husband and two children, and I can't wait to share my passion for hands-on learning and problem-solving with your child.

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    Meets once
    45 min

    Completed by 5 learners
    Live video meetings
    Ages: 7-11
    1-8 learners per class

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