Fairy STEM Club - Periwinkle and the Frost Fairies
In this 4-week class we'll explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through hands-on experimentation and inspiration from Periwinkle, Tinkerbell's Frost Fairy sister.
Tonia Nealey
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(71)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 in-class hoursClass Experience
This 4-week STEAM class brings science and engineering to life through Tinkerbell and her fairy friends. This month it's all about Periwinkle and the Frost Fairies! We'll explore different aspects of engineering, problem-solving, science, technology, art, and the design process. A weekly, optional at-home challenge is available each week for those students who are interested. Classes are structured to provide a foundational understanding of new concepts through discussion, video, pictures, and sometimes short stories or poems. I encourage a lot of student-led discussion to help with articulating a hypothesis, describing results, explaining conclusions, and theorizing improvements. All classes include a hands-on element, whether a science experiment, art project, design day, or building and testing of a design. Most classes do not need parent assistance, however, you know your child and your own comfortable level best. A materials list for all four classes will be provided prior to the start of the first class. All optional printable are posted 5-7 days before class meets. If you don't have a printer, a notebook will do just fine. The Periwinkle course includes: 1. Making and exploring frost 2. Creating crystal snowflakes and snowflake art 3. Experimenting with materials for melting and cutting ice 4. Designing, building, and testing an ice shelter There is no required prior experience or knowledge needed.
Learning Goals
Students will:
1. Conduct experiments involving frost and ice using the scientific method
2. Understand what engineering is and explore the engineering design process
3. Examine problems and create engineering solutions
4. Explore the role of art in science, focusing on geometry, symmetry, and angles
Other Details
Parental Guidance
All classes include a hands-on element, whether a science experiment, art project, design day, or building and testing of a design. Most classes do not need parent assistance, however, you know your child and your own comfortable level best.
Supply List
A supply list will be made available prior to each class. Generally items needed will be objects that can be found in the home such coffee filters, plastic bottles, and cardboard for example.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
We will refer to the book Snowflake Bentley and view images of frost, snowflakes, and ice shelters
Joined April, 2020
4.9
71reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a licensed K-12 educator with over a decade of experience. I am also trained in Engineering is Elementary curriculum. Reviews
Live Group Class
$48
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Completed by 20 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
4-10 learners per class
