Natural Disasters with STEM Challenges
In this multi-day class, students will learn about a different natural disaster each day and participate in STEM challenges!
Brandy Arnold
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(168)
What's included
5 live meetings
3 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In each meeting of this class, students will learn about natural disasters. Students will be presented with facts and information through a Power Point followed by comprehension questions and a class discussion. We will also watch a couple of videos to reinforce learning and show examples. Finally, students will participate in a STEM challenge where they will be invited to create a structure that can withstand the disaster using only the listed materials. An outline of the class, including supplies needed for each meeting, is listed below. I have found a 9 x 13 cake pan works perfectly for these projects, but you may use whatever you have on hand. Boxes can also be used. Please, gather materials before class. Meeting 1: Topic: Hurricanes Supplies: large pan, 20 popsicle sticks, masking tape, 1 piece of construction paper, play-doh, scissors, water, fan or hair dryer, 5 small plastic objects such as Legos Meeting 2: Topic: Volcanoes Supplies: ½ cup baking soda, 1 cup vinegar, red food coloring (optional), pan to build in for easier clean up, 1 small cup, 1 small toy house/plastic animal/person, 1 container of playdoh, 8 large popsicle sticks or 16 small ones, masking tape, ruler Meeting 3: Topic: Earthquakes Supplies: 1 large pan, 1 smaller pan, masking tape, aluminum foil precut to 3 feet long, 1 container of play-doh, 15 straws, scissors, ruler Meeting 4: Blizzards Supplies: a pan, 20 popsicle sticks, masking tape, ruler, 2 pieces of construction paper, play doh, scissors, fan/hair dryer, cup of marshmallows Meeting 5: Tornadoes Supplies: 1 pan, 8 index cards, 10 popsicle sticks, masking tape, fan or hair dryer, 5 marbles or something similar, ruler
Other Details
Supply List
See class description for complete list of supplies for each meeting.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2020
4.8
168reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi, my name is Brandy Arnold. I have a degree in elementary education. I taught 3rd and 4th grade in the Texas public school system before I had my first child in 2010. Since then, I have been a stay at home mom.
In 2013, I began homeschooling preschool with my oldest daughter. We have been a homeschooling family since then and just started our 9th year.
I have also lead a small early education co-op, served as an elementary coordinator for a larger co-op, and taught many co-op classes. In addition to these in person classes, I have also taught over 100 classes on Outschool.
I love to teach and look forward to the opportunity to meet and teach other children through outschool! Reviews
Live Group Class
$75
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
45 min
Completed by 60 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
4-12 learners per class
