STEAM Club: A Weekly STEM + Art Class
In this ongoing course, students will complete STEAM activities and practice scientific observation skills.
Angela Echols
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(307)
What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
I love doing experiments with kids, and I am so excited to help your children become scientific learners! In this ongoing course, we will have a different STEAM (STEM + Art) challenge each week. Students will practice science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills. They will predict, hypothesize, experiment, and create freely. S: Science: The process of exploring and learning about the world around us. We will use experiments to help develop skills of observing, describing, and comparing. T: Technology: The use of tools and electronics. We will explore and create simple machines, such as levers, catapults, gears, pulleys, wheels, etc. E: Engineering: The process of designing and constructing something to solve a problem. We will build with different materials in large and small scale. A: Art: Using open-ended creativity to express and communicate ideas. We will use open-ended process art to express ourselves in class. M: Math: Understanding relationships between numbers, patterns, and shapes. We will integrate math into lessons. Each week, I will present a different weekly STEAM lesson topic to the students. First, they will have a short lesson on the topic. Next, they will complete an activity that is STEAM focused. Finally, they will make observations about the activity and share their work with the class. Some classes will be more science learning based, and some will be more creative thinking based. Each class will have a lesson and hands on activity for the kids to do. Children are welcome to join this class at any time! I will post the lesson/topic weekly, so that parents and students can prepare. There are many supplies used for this class, but I am always happy to help with substitutions if possible! I am excited to see you in class! For weekly themes and supplies, please see the supply section. :) 1. Week of December 10th: Melting Christmas Trees 2. Week of December 17th: Grow the Grinch's Heart 3. Week of January 7: Build an Igloo 4. Week of January 14: Exploding Snowmen
Learning Goals
Students will improve their STEAM skills: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parents should be close by to supervise and help as needed. We may also being using ingredients that require supervision. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Supply List
Week of: December 10th: Melting Christmas Trees Students will create a baking soda tree and decorate it, then they will use vinegar to 'melt' the tree. Supplies: -baking soda (about 2 cups) -vinegar (about 2 cups, but the more you have, the more fun they can have!) -water -green food coloring -bowl and spoon -tray to work on (cookie sheets or baking pans work great!) -dropper or syringe (medicine syringes work great!) -decorative items to decorate the tree: sequins, glitter, jewels, etc. *optional: a cone shaped item, such as a snow cone cup, sugar cone, or funnel, can be used to help shape the tree. December 17th: Grow the Grinch's Heart Students will create a balloon with 'the Grinch's' heart on it. Then, they will use baking soda and vinegar to make the heart grow. Supplies: -green balloon -red sharpie -baking soda (1/4 cup) -vinegar (1 cup) -empty water bottle -funnel December 24th: NO CLASS December 31: NO CLASS January 7: Build an Igloo Students will use marshmallows and disposable cups to build a snowman house (igloo). They will also draw a village for the snowmen Supplies: -1 piece of cardstock/cardboard -1 Styrofoam cup (paper works too) -mini marshmallows -school glue -coloring materials (markers, crayons, or colored pencils) January 14: Exploding Snowmen Students will draw a snowman on the bag, then they will work with baking soda and vinegar to make an explosion. Supplies: -sharpies to draw on the bag -sandwich size ziplock bag (NOT a freezer bag, NOT a slide to close bag) -2 tablespoons baking soda -2 cups vinegar -a tissue or paper towel -a cookie sheet or tray to work on (it will be messy!)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2020
5.0
307reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Washington State University
Hi, friends! My name is Teacher Angela, and I love teaching early learning classes. My classes include topics of early literacy, STEAM, circle time, and full curriculum classes. I have been working with kids as long as I can remember. I have babysat, been a nanny, and helped look after my 6 younger siblings.
I have my Bachelor's degree in Human Development, with a certificate in Child Development and Care. I have worked with preschoolers since 2010. Some of my roles have included teaching preschool, and acting as a Program Supervisor and Director of a child care center. I helped develop curriculum for the classrooms and helped grow the preschool program as a whole. I have worked with many curriculums, and I have training in Zoo-Phonics and Handwriting Without Tears. I also taught ESL online for 2 years. I am currently finishing my master's degree in Elementary Education.
My teaching style is to encourage conversation, engagement, and fun in the classroom. I think it is important for kids to have opportunities to share and interact. I also think it is so important for kids to have fun learning! Learning shouldn't just be through worksheets and homework, it should involve motions and play! In my classes, we will have so much fun learning. We will go on adventures, sing songs, do lots of arts and crafts, complete experiments, and use lots of movement. Some of my favorite book characters are Pete the Cat and Little Blue Truck. I can't wait to meet you in the classroom! :)Reviews
Live Group Class
$9
weekly1x per week
25 min
Completed by 248 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 3-5
3-9 learners per class
