Hot Wheels Littlest Engineers Club (4-5Yr)
Class experience
US Grade Pre-Kindergarten
If this section is full, check out my Flex class! 🚗 *To make the most of this class, please try to have at least one car and some track (or something that can act like a track). We build, revise as needed, and build again. Can you create a ramp that makes your Hot Wheels car fly with speed? How far can you make your car travel without touching it? In this class, our littlest engineers will design ramps, track, jumps and sometimes crashes to test out our designs. For each class we will...
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, and have adapted the curriculum to fit ages 3-9 years old as well.
Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
No formal assessment however I give feedback from teacher observation during the class on how to improve their design.Grades Offered
(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 will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Learners may need some assistance building track and gathering needed supplies.
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
30 min
Completed by 81 learners
Live video meetings
Ages 4-5
1-9 learners per class