Rosie Revere Book Club and STEM Investigations
In this one week summer camp students will read Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters and participate in STEM challenges.
Ms. Jamie
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What's included
4 live meetings
2 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. The homework from this class will take about an hour a day but it may take longer depending on students reading pace and how in-depth they go with their design projects. Students will be doing reading and designing outside of class. These activities can e done individually however if two family members are in the class these projects may be worked on together.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 4
In this class students will meet to discuss the book Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters. This book will be read and discussed during the first three meetings. Students will investigate the engineering ideas that Rosie tries during her book, and use a design cycle to try to solve problems that Rosie had and other problems given by the teacher. Day 1: Book Discussion Chapters 1-7 Introduction to Simple Machines Homework: Read Chapters 8-14, Find simple machines in your house, Create a simple machine using only paper and tape Day 2: Book Discussion Chapters 8-14 Introduction to Rube Goldberg Machines Homework: Read Chapters 15-22, Design a Rube Goldberg Machine at home or try to use Code.org to paint a picture using only input code Day 3: Book Discussion Chapters 15-22 Introduction to the Design Cycle- Discuss daily problems that we could solve Homework: Create a pantapoluza or other your own choice invention to solve a problem you have. Day 4: Share projects
Learning Goals
Students will work on both reading comprehension, asking and answering questions about a text. They will learn to use a text to find answers, and learn new vocabulary words.
In addition students will develop a simple sketch or drawling or physical model to illustrate the shape of an object and how that object helps to solve a problem. They will design a product used to solve a problem and identify ways that it could be improved through testing and reflecting. They will evaluate how well their invention may or may not work to solve a problem.
Other Details
Supply List
Students will need a copy of the book Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters, access to recycled materials, tape, and paper, some students may choose to use Code.org for a project
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Arizona State University
Hello!
My name is Jamie Nelsen, I am currently a reading coach and interventionist at an International School. I have taught students from pre-k (age 4) to 5th grade full time in the classroom, as a homeroom teacher. I am my 9th year of full time teaching, and I have also worked as a substitute teacher in Orlando Florida for 2 years. The past 9 years I have been working in international schools around the world, I have experience with both the Common Core and the British National Curriculum.
I love traveling the world and teaching internationally allows me to do this. I work with students to develop their independence and ability to learn skills by thinking through problems instead of asking for help. I believe that every child needs to be given the skills that they need to be successful, which include learning how to learn so that they can discover their own interests and learn more about it in a powerful, meaningful way, that will encourage lifelong learning!
I recently finished my Master's degree in Educational Technology and I am passionate about technology integration into learning!Reviews
Live Group Class
$80
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
40 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
3-6 learners per class
