Hot Wheels Little Engineers Weekly Club (5-9Yr)
Ms. Kelli, Simply Inspired Education
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(89)
How far can your Hot Wheels car move? How fast can you make your car travel? In this course, our Little Engineers Club will test out our Hot Wheels cars, ramps and track. Designed for ages 5-9. #academic
Class experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 3
Please note: This is a reoccurring subscribed class designed for Learners ages 5-9. *To make the most of this class, please try to have at least two cars and some track (or something that can act like a track). The class structure will be: 10 minutes instruction on a physics concept 20 minutes of building the ramp, testing out the concept 10 minutes to share discoveries Can you create a ramp that makes your Hot Wheels car fly with speed? How far can you make your car travel without...
The main engineering learning outcomes of the Hot Wheel Engineering Club are 1) creative problem solving through engaging, exploring, explaining, elaborating and evaluating 2) persisting even when encountering an unexpected and difficult challenge (Growth Mindset) 3) recognizing opportunities for improving the design even after you think you're "done" 4) using creativity and imagination to generate and extend a design beyond an initial idea 5) implement Next Generation Science Standards, Common Core Standards for Mathematics & Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts
As a mom, I have played with Hot Wheels throughout my kid's elementary years. As a teacher, I have taught this unit of study to fourth grade students. I have taught this class online for several years.
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(Hot Wheels can be purchased at stores like Target, Walmart and Amazon for about $20). Straight tracks and a clamp Two or more Hot Wheels cars Stacked books or raised platforms of various heights (such as a coffee table, a desk, a bookcase, countertop, or a kitchen table) Items to attach to the cars: coins, paperclips, erasers, tape Empty plastic bottle, empty yogurt container, toys etc. to knock down
Learners may need help building track if this is difficult for them. Learners should have supplies close by so that when a topic is chosen, they may gather the supplies they need easily.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(89)
Kelli has been an educator since 1996. She has taught in various settings such as in public general education, distance online learning, Girl Scouts, and outdoor 6th grade camp education. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University...
Group Class
$13
weekly1x per week
40 min
Completed by 271 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-9
1-14 learners per class
