STEAM With a Theme: Winter (Ages 7-9)
In this ongoing course, learners will complete hands-on science experiments & engineering activities that match a new theme each month! Themes include apples, pumpkins, leaves, & snow. Activities will cover all aspects of STEM / STEAM.
Leigh Fitzsimmons, (Science & STEM)
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(182)
What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 3
In this hands-on course, elementary students will meet once a week to complete a fun new activity that corresponds with our monthly themes (see below for themes and sample activities).
Each class will open up with a fun ice-breaker including "Would you rather?" questions, themed show-and-share, and sharing fun facts about ourselves with the class. Then, we will move right onto the hands-on activity of the day. Engineering challenges will include a brief planning time before we build. Each student will sketch their plan before we begin. An optional planning sheet will be included. As each learner works, we will discuss the principles behind the activity in an age-appropriate way. We will also build resilience and learn from mistakes if our project doesn't turn out the way we imagined! Each student will get a chance in the spotlight to show off their work.
January Theme: Snowmen
Week of 1/16: Exploding Snowman (ziplock, baking soda, vinegar)
Week of 1/23: Melting Snowman (Cornstarch, misc. craft supplies)
Week of 1/30: Marshmallow Snowman (mini or regular marshmallows, toothpicks or dry spaghetti)
Upcoming themes: February- hearts; March- music & sound
The STEAM activities are thoughtfully selected to include simple household materials and ordered to minimize the need to refresh your supplies. A list of supplies broken down by week will be provided 5-7 days before the new theme begins.
My teaching style is upbeat, patient, and kind. Every learner is encouraged to participate, but I understand that some students may prefer to work quietly or observe the activities.
Past:
September: Apples
-Apple boats (week of 9/14)
-Apple towers (week of 9/20)
-plant life cycle with apple seeds (9/27)
October: Pumpkins
-Pumpkin tower (week of 10/4)
-Pumpkin insides exploration (week of 10/11)
-Erupting pumpkin (week of 10/18)
-Seed launcher (week of 10/25)
November: Leaves
-Leaf rubbing (week of 11/1)
-Leaf chromatography (week of 11/8)
-Coffee filter leaves (week of 11/15)
*No meeting the week of Thanksgiving*
December: Snow
-Snowstorm in a bottle (week of 11/29)
-Build an igloo (week of 12/8)
-Snowflake design (week of 12/15)
*No meeting the week of Christmas*Learning Goals
Students will be introduced to the various aspects of STEAM: science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics in a fun and age-appropriate way.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parental assistance may be needed as we complete science experiments and activities that include the use of scissors and household supplies.
Supply List
September: apples, toothpicks, construction paper October: pumpkin, golf tees or toothpicks, rubber bands, baking soda, soap, vinegar November: leaves, coffee filters, rubbing alcohol, crayons and white paper December: white washable paint, alka-seltzer, oil, water, mini marshmallows, toothpicks January: baking soda, vinegar, ziplock sandwich bag, marshmallows, toothpicks or dry spaghetti, cornstarch Reminders will be posted in the classroom weekly.
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
$10
weekly1x per week
25 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-9
2-8 learners per class
