Save a Peep! Bird Nest Stem Challenge
Oh no! Your Peep needs a nest fast. Can you make them one out of just toothpicks and jelly beans? Can you make it at least 2 inches tall? I hope so because you are about to be challenged!
Jenny Simonson M.Ed.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(374)
What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Help! Your Peep waited to long and now needs a nest fast! Come join our challenge to build a Peep nest out of just jelly beans and toothpicks. The most challenging part will be making sure your Peep is at least 2 inches above your table top! Is that too easy? No worries, I can make it harder. How about limiting the number of toothpicks and jelly beans you can use? Or how about making a nest on top of a 12 inch tower of jelly beans and toothpicks. Yep, we'll be completing a couple different build challenges in this class. Plenty to keep you challenged and engaged before eating all the jelly beans and Peeps! Students will need 1 bag of jelly beans, plenty of toothpicks and at least 1 Peep chick.
Learning Goals
Students will learn to creatively solve engineering design problems while creating a Peep bird nest.
Other Details
Supply List
Students will need one bag of jelly beans, plenty of toothpicks and at least one Peep chick.
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2020
4.9
374reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Maryland Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
I grew up in Wisconsin where I completed my undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education at UW Stout. I've taught for the public school system for 14 years in a variety of positions including classroom teacher, interventionist, ELL teacher and elementary science lab teacher. I hold a Masters Degree in Reading and School Administration from Johns Hopkins. After leaving the public school system I've spent the last several years teaching middle school Science and History at a homeschool tutorial while being a homeschool mom. I enjoy teaching hands on engaging courses that spark the interest of students with the ultimate goal of encouraging them to become life long learners. I welcome student interaction and questions.
In my personal life I LOVE to read, travel and explore new areas, especially the beach! I am a Girl Scout leader and adore every single girl in my troop. As a troop leader I am certified in several outdoors areas- archery, canoe, kayak, camping, etc. I can't wait to share some of my love of the outdoors with families here on Outschool. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$7
per classMeets once
40 min
Completed by 16 learners
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Ages: 7-11
3-10 learners per class
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