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Science Camp Series: Engineering
Michelle “Nonna” Lagares
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(35)
Your child may create the next big discovery in our world. So, let's give them a head start by learning how engineering can be used in many different scientific fields.
Class experience
US Grade 4 - 5
According to Penn State University, "The unique knowledge and interdisciplinary skill set of engineering scientists allows them to merge multidisciplinary resources to propose and develop innovative, enduring solutions and transform the latest scientific discoveries into enabling new technologies." or... as Bigweld said, from the move 'Robots', "See a need, fill a need!" Maybe your child will create the next big discovery in our world. So, let's give them a head start by learning how...
5 lessons//1 Week
Week 1Lesson 1Engineering & AerodynamicsInvestigate the relationship between the number of lit candles under a candle carousel, and how fast the carousel spins.Lesson 2Engineering, Solar & Heat EnergyCreate a working oven than uses solar energy to work.Lesson 3Engineering & Energy PowerMeasure how the voltage and current of potato batteries change when you combine them in series or parallel.Lesson 4Engineering & PhysicsDesign and build your own balloon-powered car that will travel as far and fast as possible.Lesson 5Engineering & ElectronicsObjective- Learn how to build a simple electric motor and study how simple changes affect the motor's rotation.
Learning the importance of Engineering in Science with hands-on projects.
Please see my bio for my qualifications
Homework Offered
Students will be asked to share or use their project after class. They will then be required to submit a picture as directed for each project by the next class.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
Parents are REQUIRED to make instructor aware of needs prior to first class. All possible assistance will be made to assist in any students individual needs. Parent/Instructor Communication is expected throughout course.
A list will be provided of resources needed for each projects. If ALL supplies are to be purchased than each project can cost about $20-$30. However, many supplies may be already in your home.
Adults are required. Some tools may need monitoring for safety. Adult Assistance will be needed for each class. IF students do not have an adult with them, they will not be allowed to complete the projects but only observe instead.
Many of the projects have been drawn from Youtube sources or the website Science Buddies. All projects have been altered to use for the grade level of this course.
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(35)
I am a former elementary school teacher from North Carolina. My experience working with elementary aged children is varied and spans over 30 years. I home schooled my Special Education child for his elementary school years. I volunteered with both...
Group Class
$50
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
40 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
3-12 learners per class
