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Military History 101 by Amber Dowdy
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(489)
A three-week course that introduces learners to both history and STEM through hands-on projects.
Class experience
US Grade 4 - 6
This course will introduce students to both history and STEM through various craft projects. Class will meet three times and learners will engage in a different mash-up between history and STEM in each lesson. Classes will be presented on the following topics: Class 1: Catapult Construction. Students will learn about what catapults were, how they were used, and when in history they were utilized. While learning about the history of catapults, learners will also construct their own...
This class is taught in English.
Students will learn history while engaging in hands on STEM activities.
The instructor spent many years employed at a local museum, where staff frequently engaged students in different STEM related projects.
Class #1: Catapult Construction Eight craft sticks (popsicle sticks) Four or five sturdy rubber bands Glue Plastic bottle cap to hold a cotton ball Cotton ball (If you do not have any available, you can make a small ball by crumbling some paper.) Small, flat surface (at least 1 x 1 feet is recommended) Class #2: Paratrooper Construction One piece of crepe or tissue paper (a plastic bag will work as well) Four pieces of string One washer, figurine, pen, or other small weight One hole puncher Optional: Scotch tape Class 3: Bottle Buoyancy One 20 Ounce Soda Bottle One 2-3 inch long narrow piece of PVC tubing (narrow enough to fit through the mouth of the bottle) One small pool or bathtub that can be filled with water.
All content is appropriate for learners of this age group. No sensitive or mature content will be discussed as a part of this course.
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/build-a-catapult/ https://www.scienceworld.ca/resource/make-your-own-parachute/
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(489)
Welcome to Military History 101! My name is Amber, and I am the owner/head teacher of Military History 101 by Amber Dowdy. I have a degree in History from Grand Valley State University, which is located in Michigan, USA. Prior to becoming an...
Group Class
$45
for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
50 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
3-9 learners per class
