Science & Nature
Engineering of Everyday Things for Kids
Talk with a real engineer about how people invented some of your favorite everyday objects!
7-12
year old learners
2nd-5th
US Grade Level
2-8
learners per class
$60
Charged upfront
$15 per class
Meets 1x per week
Over 4 weeks
50 minutes per class
Available times
Pacific
Description
Class Experience
Did you know that engineers have designed *everything* you can buy in a store? From shoes to backpacks to pencils to clothespins, engineers have designed them all. In this class, we will learn how to discover the engineering questions behind things we use everyday. We'll explore questions that drive innovation like: -- How do objects that we use everyday help us solve problems? -- How do engineers go about improving inventions? -- Why are store shelves filled with different models of the...
Students will be able to: -- Ask questions to explore how engineers bring ideas to life -- Identify improvements for everyday objects -- Think creatively with recycled materials -- Practice prototyping
I'm a mechanical engineer and engineering educator with a passion for helping empower kids to understand the world around them.
Each week, learners will be challenged about how to build a "new and improved" version of our object of the week. They can create a rough three-dimensional prototype (preferred) or sketch their ideas.
1 file available upon enrollmentThe teacher will provide a blank engineering design journal (distributed electronically as pdf documents). Students will be encouraged to use found and recycled materials when creating prototypes of new and improved objects.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Learners will have the opportunity to show and tell their inventions at the beginning of class.
50 minutes per week in class, and an estimated 1 - 2 hours per week outside of class.
Teacher
Ian NelsonEngineer Extraordinaire and Facilitator of Ian Genuity's Engineering Adventures
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Lives in the
United States2499 total reviews
2333 completed classes
About Me
Hello! I'm an engineer committed to giving students amazing experiences in math, science, and engineering. I believe that learning happens when kids ask questions and explore their interests. I look forward to helping your kids leverage their...
