Environmental Engineering at Home
We will explore the field of environmental engineering, focusing mainly on the issue of water pollution on our planet. Learners will use the Engineering Design Process to create a water filter using household items.
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 4
Beginner Level
In this class we will explore the career of Environmental Engineering and look at how they are working to improve our lives by bettering the health of our planet. We will look specifically at the issue of water pollution around the world and discuss how it can affect local wildlife. We will learn about the Engineering Design Process and use it to develop ideas for creating a water filter. We will create and test our water filter using everyday household items, such as cooking oil, sponges, dish soap, and coffee filters.
Other Details
Learning Needs
This class will be good for students with special needs or focus issues because the expectation is for students to have fun and be engaged. The class will be interactive, so students can participate at any level.
Supply List
Large bowl or tub filled with water 1/8 cup cooking oil Small pieces of plastic trash (bottle caps, small straws, food wrappers, etc) Sponge, piece of paper towel or napkin, plastic cup, and dish soap Optional extras: cotton balls, coffee filters, cheesecloth, piece of fabric, paper plate
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2024
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello families, my name is Miss Sunny and I have been teaching elementary aged kids for over 20 years! I’m currently teaching at a STEAM school where I have been helping students learn science, technology, engineering, art, and math for the last seven years.
There are three things I believe as a teacher...
(1) that all kids can learn,
(2) that learning can and should be fun, and
(3) that all students deserve to learn about the STEM subjects, especially engineering
If you are interested in your kids participating in fun science experiments using everyday household items, or if you want them to learn some great tips and tricks that make learning math easy, or if you think they’d enjoy doing an art project that uses fun digital tools, or if you want your child to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills while learning about engineering, then my classes are for you! I hope you’ll consider having your child join me on some exciting learning adventures!Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$18
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
4-9 learners per class
