Hot Wheels STEM Summer Vacation Camp (4-5Yr): Week 2

New class

Can you design a splitter to make your car more aerodynamic or create roadblocks to test out resistance? In this camp you will engineer, design, crash and test all things Hot Wheels to prove the science of force and motion. #academic

Ms. Kelli, Simply Inspired Education

Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(87)

There are no upcoming classes.

4-5

year old learners

2-9

learners per class

$60

Charged upfront

$12 per class

Meets 5x per week

Over 1 week

35 minutes per class

Available times

Pacific

Table of available sections

Class Experience

US Grade Pre - Kindergarten

NEW CHALLENGES EACH WEEK!

Please note: Each week of the Hot Wheel Vacation Club will provide new challenges and fun based around the same STEM concepts of:  energy, aerodynamics, resistance, momentum and mass. Prior attendance in other camps is not necessary. Come and join any of our camps to learn, play and explore.

*Having your own Hot Wheels cars and track are not required but having  some kind of moving car and track (or something that can act like a track like cardboard) will greatly...

The main STEM learning outcomes of the class are:
1) creative problem solving through engaging, exploring, questioning, 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

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.

None

 (Hot Wheels can be purchased at stores like Target, Walmart and Amazon for about $20).  

All Camp Weeks will need:
Two or more Hot Wheels cars
Straight tracks (or something that can act like a track like cardboard, cookie baking sheets)
Clamps or something to secure a ramp to a shelve
Stacked books or raised platforms of various heights (such as a coffee table, a desk, a bookcase, pillows, countertop, or a kitchen table)
Items to attach to the cars: coins, paperclips, erasers, Playdoh etc.
Masking tape
Scrap paper or Post It Notes

Specific for Week 2: three balls of Play Doh, Things to crash into: Empty plastic bottle, empty containers like yogurt cups, legos, small boxes etc.

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

No formal assessment however I give feedback from teacher observation during the class on how to improve their design.

2 hours 55 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.

Some students may need help putting together their track and gathering supplies like tape.

Meet the teacher

Ms. Kelli, Simply Inspired Education

Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(87)

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...