Spring & Easter STEAM Camp (Ages 3-5)
In this fun 3-day class, engage in STEM using things you can find in most Easter baskets. Apply early engineering skills to build a raft for peeps, race eggs down a ramp, and observe a fun science experiment!
Leigh Fitzsimmons, (Science & STEM)
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(182)
What's included
3 live meetings
1 in-class hoursClass Experience
The first class session will open with a short show and tell to introduce learners to their classmates and get them comfortable with each other and the teacher. Then, each meeting will follow this format: the teacher will introduce the goal and guidelines for each activity. After a brief planning and question period, everyone will jump right in and complete the following STEAM-based activities: Day 1: Plastic egg ramp races using cardboard scraps Day 2: Peep float using toothpicks and jellybeans/gumdrops/marshmallows in a tub of water Day 3: Plastic egg rockets with alka-seltzer tablets and water During each activity, we will discuss the goals of the activity and how to test and make improvements as you work! The teacher will encourage reflection and conversation using the following prompts: - How could you improve your design? - If you could start over, what would you do differently? - What other materials could you use to complete this challenge
Learning Goals
Students will apply early STEM concepts (science, technology, engineering, and math) as they work through the engineering design process and scientific method during each activity.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parental assistance during science experiment and building activities is recommended.
Supply List
Day 1: plastic egg, cardboard scraps, tape Day 2: 1-3 marshmallow peeps, toothpicks, marshmallws/gumdrops/jellybeans/play-doh (choose one), tub or bowl of water Day 3: 1 plastic egg, empty paper towel roll, 2-3 alka-seltzer tablets, optional printout
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2020
4.9
182reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! My passion is teaching young students the importance and fun in science, technology, engineering, art, and math. I am a certified k-12 science teacher with a master’s in biology. I believe in hands-on learning and appealing to young learners’ interests to help them find their passion for STEAM! I’m a big animal lover and have been on an African safari three times! My idol is Jane Goodall, and I was fortunate enough to visit her chimpanzee sanctuary one of my trips!Reviews
Live Group Class
$25
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
20 min
Completed by 11 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 3-5
3-6 learners per class
