Lost in the Woods: A STEM Challenge Camp
You and your friends go backpacking in the woods. What was supposed to be a fun adventure has turned into a nightmare. Can you survive the dangers lurking in the woods? Can you find food, water, and shelter? 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
You and your friends decide to go backpacking in the woods. You all have your gear packed, a map, and a compass. You feel very prepared for a fun weekend ahead. But, what was supposed to be an adventure in the woods has turned into a nightmare. Can you survive the dangers lurking in the woods? Can you find food, water, and shelter? Can you make it back home? Are you up for the challenge? In each lesson, students will hear about the adventure, 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 a tree house and set up camp. Materials needed: toilet paper rolls, pipe cleaners, popsicle sticks, masking tape, scissors, cardboard pieces or construction paper, 1 can of food Lesson 2: Students will create a bow and arrow. Materials needed: popsicle sticks, rubber bands, string or yarn, plastic spoons, masking tape, scissors, measuring tape or ruler Lesson 3: Students will create a trap. Materials needed: cereal box, toilet paper roll, string or yarn, construction paper, masking tape, scissors Lesson 4: Students will create the tallest tower. Materials Needed: straws, masking tape, scissors, index cards Lesson 5: Students will create a zip line. Materials needed: string or yarn, pipe cleaners, plastic cup, paper clips, masking tape, scissors, straws, paper
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will use scissors daily in this class.
Supply List
The teacher will post a STEM journal in the classroom the day before each lesson. Please bring the journal, a pencil, and the additional materials listed below: Lesson 1: Materials needed: toilet paper rolls, pipe cleaners, popsicle sticks, masking tape, scissors, cardboard pieces or construction paper, 1 can of food Lesson 2: Materials needed: popsicle sticks, rubber bands, string or yarn, plastic spoons, masking tape, scissors, measuring tape or ruler Lesson 3: Materials needed: cereal box, toilet paper roll, string or yarn, construction paper, masking tape, scissors Lesson 4: Materials Needed: straws, masking tape, scissors, index cards Lesson 5: Materials needed: string or yarn, pipe cleaners, plastic cup, paper clips, masking tape, scissors, straws, paper
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 19 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
3-10 learners per class
