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Make Science Fun: STEM Experiments (Autism, ADHD and Neurodiverse Learners)

Completed by 4 learners

Ages 8-14

Self-Paced Course

In this self-paced class, students will learn STEM lessons by following along and participating in fun experiments. Students will build a rocket, see which shape is the strongest, build a strong bridge and do an egg drop experiment!

Coach Joe Teaches (Special Education/Admin)

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4 pre-recorded lessons

4 weeks of teacher support

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What's included

4 pre-recorded lessons

4 weeks

of teacher support

1 year access

to the content

Projects

1 hour per week. included

Certificate of Completion

included

Class Experience

Over the past decade learning through STEM has grown in popularity. When students are learning through STEM they are increasing their ability in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. It allows students to explore new topics through creative ways which get them EXCITED to learn! 

Each week we will learn a new STEM topic through a fun and kid friendly experiment.  I will perform the experiment each week for students to see and enjoy.  Students will be able to work on their critical thinking skills to decide what the best way is to complete each experiment. Students can follow along with me and perform the experiment as I am doing it or try it on their own after watching the video!

Learning Goals

Students will learn STEM concepts while performing kid-friendly experiments.

Syllabus

4 Lessons

over 4 Weeks

Lesson 1:

Rocket Flying Experiment

 In today's lesson we will build rocket ships, using paper, tape and straws. We will learn how Lift and Thrust help our rocket stay in the air and Gravity and Drag work against it to bring it down to the ground.

16 mins of video lessons

Lesson 2:

What's The Strongest Shape Experiment

 In today's lesson we will test the strength of three shapes: circles, squares and triangles. We will learn about Stress distribution and Structural integrity as we figure out which shape holds the most weight.

14 mins of video lessons

Lesson 3:

Paper Bridge Experiment

 In today's lesson we will build a paper bridge and how we can change it to hold more weight. During this activity we will learn about compression and tension.

14 mins of video lessons

Lesson 4:

Egg Drop Experiment

 In today's lesson we will do the egg drop challenge. How can we protect our egg from cracking after it is dropped from a height? We will try three different methods to protect our egg. Will they work? You will have to join us to find out!

17 mins of video lessons

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Learning Needs

This class focuses on assisting students who are visual and auditory learners. For visual learners, every experiment is demonstrated. For auditory learners, each experiment is explained thoroughly

Supply List

Rocket Flying Experiment - Some pieces of paper (I use construction paper but computer paper works fine!), some clear tape, a straw and a pair of scissors.

What's The Strongest Shape Experiment - 3 pieces of paper (I use construction paper, but you can use computer paper!), some tape and some items to add weight to the shapes. You can use books, magazines, folders, really anything you have a bunch of at your house!

Paper Bridge Experiment - 4 pieces of paper (I use construction paper but you can use computer paper!), clear tape, and some coins. If you do not have coins, you can use anything small that can add weight to the bridge.

Egg Drop Experiment - Eggs (not hard boiled), a container to hold the eggs and some soft items to protect the egg. For our experiment I will be using bubble wrap, marshmallows and paper towels. You could also use rubber bands for the top of the container to keep the egg in.

External Resources

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

Meet the teacher

Coach Joe Teaches (Special Education/Admin)

Joined June, 2020

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656reviews

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Teacher expertise and credentials

New York Teaching Certificate in Health/PE

Throughout my almost 2 decades in education, I have worked with students from Preschool all the way up to college. After receiving my education degree from SUNY Brockport, I received my Masters' Degree in Educational Administration (School Building Leader and School District Leader) from Lehman College. I have spent over a decade working for NYC DOE and also spent two years working at Barnard College, the sister college of Columbia University. 

My experiences with students in all of these age groups taught me one thing, over and over again -- one size fits none. You can't mass produce education, it only works well if it's individualized, and if lessons are taught in ways that excite, interest and engage each student. In 2012, I started a company focusing on unique and individual learning techniques. Our in-person classes taught a myriad of educational lessons through mediums that gripped my students -- we taught math concepts through movement games, language and writing skills through art, etc. During the coronavirus pandemic, I transitioned that same concept to my Outschool classes -- it's a platform that I love because it allows me to tap into kids' niche interests in an even more drilled down way than I could do in person. Now, whether my younger students are learning about a certain calculation technique via a Pokemon character, or my older ones are discussing their true passions as a way to figure out how to get into their dream colleges, I'm most satisfied with my work when I'm meeting kids right where they are. Seeing a child learn something new while he or she is showcasing expertise in a subject area of passion is a win for me and for the student. I learn from my students every day, and I'm thrilled when they feel like they've grown and gained in each class, too.