Little Engineers Cars and Trucks One-Time Class
How far can your Hot Wheels car move? How fast can you make your car travel? In this one day course, our Little Engineers will test out our cars, ramps and track. Designed for ages 5-9. #academic
Ms. Kelli, Simply Inspired Education
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(90)
What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hoursAssessment
Teacher observationClass Experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 3
This is a one time 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 20 minutes of building the ramp, testing out the concept 10 minutes to share discoveries Can you create a ramp that makes your car fly with speed? How far can you make your car travel without touching it? In this one-time class, our little engineers will design ramps, track, jumps and crashes to test out our designs. We will talk about aerodynamics, energy, force, gravity, and friction. Topics will be presented in a developmentally appropriate way. Cars and trucks naturally engages children’s curiosity and teaches them science and math without them even realizing it! This class 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. Image: Unsplash
Learning Goals
The main engineering learning outcomes 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
Other Details
Parental Guidance
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.
Supply List
(Hot Wheels can be purchased at stores like Target, Walmart and Amazon for about $20). Straight tracks Two or more vehicles Stacked books or raised platforms of various heights (such as a coffee table, a desk, a bookcase, countertop, or a kitchen table) Empty plastic bottle, empty yogurt container, toys etc. to knock down
Language of Instruction
English
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. I have taught this class online for several years.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$13
per classMeets once
40 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-9
1-9 learners per class
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