weekly
or for 10 classes
Engineering Class for Kids: Constructing, Coding, Energy & Energy Justice
Completed by 86 learners
Ages 7-12
Live Group Course
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(411 reviews)
Live video meetings
1x per week, 10 weeks
3-12 learners per class
55 min
What's included
10 live meetings
9 hrs 10 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Coding, reading, research, and writing.Certificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
Beginner Level
In this camp, students will learn about electricity and electronics by constructing various circuits using a Breadboard, LEDs, buzzer, motor, resistors, variable resistor, diode, photocell, switches, wires, battery, and battery holder. They will also study alternative energy and focus on solar energy while building a solar/electric car. Additionally, they will learn basic coding and robotics using the Blocky language to code a virtual robot. **Please note that the schedule of daily workshops is subject to change based on the pace of the class.
Learning Goals
During this class, students will learn about electricity and circuits. They will understand how gears, motors, and generators operate.Students will also learn about the basic concepts of alternative energy, especially fuel cells, and will be introduced to several electronic components.Syllabus
10 Lessons
over 10 WeeksLesson 1:
Week One
- Introduction of students (Name, Grade, and State or Country) for 5
minutes
- Overview of what will be covered each day for 5 minutes
- Hands-on learning by constructing circuits using wires, light,
battery, and switch for 20 minutes. The teacher will explain
concepts as students build each circuit.
- Students will learn about Blockly coding and learn how to move
the robot: 25 min - HW will be assigned 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Week Two
- Brief review of the lesson using an online document (PDF or
PowerPoint) : 5 min
- Hands-on learning by constructing circuits using wires, light,
battery, and no switch: 20 min. The teacher will explain
concepts as students build each circuit.
- Students will learn about Blockly coding and learn how to use the
Robot Pen: 15 minutes - HW will be assigned
- Students will discuss and be assigned to research Lithium and how
we use it: 15 min - HW will be assigned 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Week Three
- Brief review of the lesson using an online document (PDF or
PowerPoint) : 5 minutes
- Hands-on learning by constructing circuits using wires, light,
battery, resistor, and switch: 20 minutes. The teacher will
explain concepts.
- Students will learn about Blockly coding and learn how to use the
Robot Magnet Control: 15 minutes - HW will be assigned
- Students will review an article about Lithium mining and how we
use it: 15 min - HW will be assigned 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Week Four
- Brief review of the lesson using an online document (PDF or
PowerPoint): 5 minutes
- Hands-on learning by constructing circuits using wires, light, a
battery, a buzzer, a resistor, and a switch: 20 minutes. The teacher
will explain concepts.
- Students will learn about Blockly coding and how to use the Loops:
15 minutes - HW will be assigned
- Students will review information about Energy Justice: 15 min - HW
will be assigned 55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
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Supply List
The student will have to Purchase Kit online at https://constructu.com/shop/ols/products/constructing-solar-car-coding-and-electronics-summer-camp-stem-kit .
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Joined February, 2018
4.8
411reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from University of Alabama
I hold a degree in Electrical Engineering and have been programming in various languages for over 20 years. In addition to my technical expertise, I have also been teaching VEX Robotics for over 7 years and have several years of experience in teaching Blockly coding.Reviews
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