Lost in the Arctic: A STEM Challenge Camp
You look out the window and all you see is snow. What was supposed to be a fun and sunny vacation has turned into a wintery quest for survival. Can you survive the dangers of the snow? Are you up for the challenge?
Cheyenne Brown
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(14)
What's included
5 live meetings
4 hrs 35 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Your plane has to make an emergency landing. You look out the window and all you see is snow. What was supposed to be a fun and sunny vacation has turned into a wintery quest for survival. Can you survive the dangers of the snow? Can you make it back home? Are you up for the challenge? In each lesson, students will hear about the plane-wreck, read a diary entry together to set up the background for their STEM challenge, and complete a STEM challenge. They will follow the six step Engineering Design Process: Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, Experiment, and Improve. Students plan, design, and execute their own ideas. After they have completed their activity and tested their creation, there is time for reflection on what worked and what didn't. There are materials that will be needed for each lesson in order for your child to be successful and able to complete the STEM challenge. Those are listed below and will be reminded of during the class. Most items are basic household materials. Also, your child will need a working space and the camera will need to be angled so that it can be seen. No prior knowledge with STEM is required. Join us as we put our minds to the test in order to survive the desert island and make it back home to our family! Lesson 1: Students will create an igloo. Materials needed: various-sized marshmallows, plastic cup, paper bowl, toilet paper tube, scissors, masking tape, cotton balls, ruler Lesson 2: Students will construct a sled. Materials needed: empty egg carton, scissors, masking tape, popsicle sticks, straws, aluminum foil Lesson 3: Students will design a tall barrier. Materials needed: scissors, masking tape, string, ruler, index cards, straws, popsicle sticks, pipe cleaners, 10 pennies Lesson 4: Students will create a catapult for protection. Materials needed: mini-marshmallows, plastic spoons, rubber bands, masking tape, scissors, ruler, plastic cups Lesson 5: Students will create a slide to try slide to safety. Materials Needed: paper towel rolls, toilet paper rolls, plastic straws, masking tape, 1 paper bowl, aluminum foil, scissors
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will use scissors in class.
Supply List
A STEM journal will be provided for each day of class. It will need to be printed and brought to class along with a pencil. Additional materials for each day are listed below: Lesson 1: Materials needed: various-sized marshmallows, plastic cup, paper bowl, toilet paper tube, scissors, masking tape, cotton balls, ruler Lesson 2: Materials needed: empty egg carton, scissors, masking tape, popsicle sticks, straws, aluminum foil Lesson 3: Materials needed: scissors, masking tape, string, ruler, index cards, straws, popsicle sticks, pipe cleaners, 10 pennies Lesson 4: Materials needed: mini-marshmallows, plastic spoons, rubber bands, masking tape, scissors, ruler, plastic cups Lesson 5: Materials Needed: paper towel rolls, toilet paper rolls, plastic straws, masking tape, 1 paper bowl, aluminum foil, scissors
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2020
4.9
14reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello, my name is Cheyenne. I have my Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, with an emphasis in Reading for grades K-12. I have been a teacher for over 6 years. I have taught grades 1-3, Gifted and Talented, and ESL. I am passionate about teaching and learning and I can’t wait to share my passions with your child!
I offer mainly Reading, STEM/ STEAM/ STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Math), and PBL (Project- Based Learning) classes. I take a cross-curricular approach to teaching so that students can see how all subjects are related to one another. I am also more of a facilitator in the classroom. I believe that students learn best by doing. They need hands-on experiences to think critically and find a deeper meaning in their learning. Students should have many opportunities to work with their peers and learn from them as well. I provide resources, monitor progress, and encourage children to problem-solve. I like for children to think “outside the box”, be actively involved in their learning, think for themselves, and apply their learning to real-life situations. In our classes, we will take risks, create, evaluate, and embrace mistakes as learning opportunities! We will have a lot of fun together!
I enjoy cooking, baking, doing make-up tutorials, writing, and talking/learning about animals, Disney, and Harry Potter. I would like to teach courses on these topics in the future! I have two kids. My son is 2 years old and my step-daughter is 7 years old. I love spending time with my family, being outdoors, and traveling. Reviews
Live Group Class
$60
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
55 min
Completed by 15 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
3-9 learners per class
