Hot Wheels Littlest Engineers Club (4-5Yr)
Designed for the littlest of engineers in mind, we will explore force and motion. Learners will be introduced to a weekly science concept to explore with their cars and ramps. Learners may end class with a share or discovery. #academic
Ms. Kelli, Simply Inspired Education
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(90)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekAssessment
No formal assessment however I give feedback from teacher observation during the class on how to improve their design.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 briefly discuss topics such as: aerodynamics, energy, force, gravity, and friction. All topics will be presented in a developmentally appropriate way. Hot Wheels naturally engages children’s curiosity and teaches them science and math without them even realizing it! This class will introduce kids to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math), promote a Growth Mindset and develop critical thinking skills. With inquiry-based investigation, guidance and discussion, students will build, test and revise their creations. Looking for something more? I also offer classes designed for 5-8 year olds as well as 9-14 year olds. Each age-levelled class dives deeper into the science of force and motion. Learners will investigate a topic by building track and revising, have the option to share what they discovered or share their favorite Hot Wheel car. Parents: It would be helpful to build a little bit of track prior to the start of class. That way the learners can engage in testing out the science a bit faster. Please note: This is a reoccurring subscribed class. *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 15 minutes of building the ramp, testing out the concept 5 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 touching it? In this class, our little engineers will design ramps, track, jumps and sometimes crashes to test out our designs. Topics include: aerodynamics, energy, force, gravity, friction. All topics will be presented in a developmentally appropriate way. Hot Wheels naturally engages children’s curiosity and teaches them science and math without them even realizing it! Our Hot Wheel Little Engineering Club introduces kids to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math), promotes a Growth Mindset and develops critical thinking skills. With inquiry-based investigation, guidance and discussion, students will build, test and revise their creations. Curriculum: January Jan. 10th: Potential Energy Jan.17th: Aerodynamics/Spoilers Jan. 24th: Momentum Jan. 31st: Friction February Feb. 7th: Mass Feb. 14th: Gravity Feb. 21st: Aerodynamics/Splitters Feb 28th: Distance March Mar. 7th: Bumpers Mar. 14th: Mass Mar. 21st: Force Mar. 28th: Aerodynamics April Apr. 4th: Trajectory Apr. 11th: Resistance Apr. 18th: Scale Models Apr. 25th: Energy May May 2nd: Inertia Part 1 May 9th: Resistance May 16th: Heat & Sound May 23rd: Inertia Part 2 May 30: Crumple Zone
Learning Goals
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
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Learners may need some assistance building track and gathering needed supplies.
Supply List
(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
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
4.9
90reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
California Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree from University of California, Irvine
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.Reviews
Live Group Class
$13
weekly1x per week
30 min
Completed by 88 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-5
1-9 learners per class
