$15
weekly
STEM and a Story- On Going Class of Creating and Learning
Completed by 3 learners
Ages 6-9
Live Group Class
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(43 reviews)
Live video meetings
1x per week
4-8 learners per class
50 min
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 1 - 3
In this On-going class, we will start every class by reading and discussing a story. After the story, I will set up a STEM challenge that requires the learner to create something that will solve a problem or answer a question. STEM is an acronym for science, technology, engineering and math. Most challenges will focus on Engineering but other areas my be needed to complete the challenge. Every once in a while, we make it a STEAM class and the challenge will be an ART activity. Class Format: After reading and discussing the story, I will build their background knowledge by giving them some information about the science topic(s), discuss real world examples or experiences if appropriate , and explain the Engineering Design Process. I will adapt the EDP to meet class needs if engineering isn't a focus. Learners will be given design time to work on their design blueprint, time to build, and time to try it out. We will wrap up the class by sharing our creations and reflecting on what worked and didn't work and what they can change to make it better. September Stories- 7th- First Day Jitters by Julie Danneberg- New Lunch Box (NGSS ESTS- Engineering Design) 14th-Rosie Revere Engineer by Andrea Beaty- Flying Machine (NGSS ESTS- Engineering Design) 21st- Spaghetti in a Hotdog Bun by Maria Dismondy- Bun Platform (NGSS ESTS- Engineering Design) 28th- Apples, Apples Everywhere by Robin Koontz- Apple Chute (NGSS ESTS- Engineering Design and LS1-2 Life Cycles) October Stories- 5th- The Biggest Pumpkin Ever by Steven Kroll- Pumpkin Lifter (NGSS ESTS- Engineering Design and LS1-2 Life Cycles) 12th- The Runaway Pumpkin by Kevin Lewis- Pumpkin Stopper (NGSS ESTS- Engineering Design and PS2 Forces and Motion) 19th- The Leaf Thief by Alice Hemming and Nicola Slater- coffee filter leaves/ART (STEAM class- why leaves change colors) 26th- Room on a Broom- broom to hold my friends (NGSS ESTS- Engineering Design and MD.A Measurement and Estimation) November Stories 2nd- Those Darn Squirrels by Adam Rubin- Squirrel Maze (NGSS ESTS- Engineering Design) 9th- Turkey Trouble by Wendi Silvano- turkey hideout (NGSS ESTS- Engineering Design. and LS1 Animal Structures to Support Survival) 16th- Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet- ballon puppet for Thanksgiving Day parade (NGSS ESTS- Engineering Design and Literacy RI- historical event and biographies) No Classes the week of Thanksgiving 30th- Carpenters Gift- Lego Christmas Tree (NGSS ESTS- Engineering Design and PS1 Matter and Its Interactions) December Stories 7th- Auntie Claus by Elise Primavera- binary coding ornament (1A-AP Algorithms and Programing) 14th- Mooseltoe by Margie Palatini- moose tree (engineering design) 21st- Santa's New Jet by David Biedrzycki- parachute for Santa (NGSS ESTS- Engineering Design and PS2 Forces and Motion) 28th- A Wish to be a Christmas Tree by Colleen Monroe- bird/animal feeder (NGSS ESTS- Engineering Design. and LS1 Animal Structures to Support Survival) January Stories 4th- Snowflake Bentley by Jacqueline Briggs Martin- snowflake designs (NGSS ESTS- Engineering Design and the science of snowflakes) 11th- Owl Moon by Jane Yolen- shadow reflection designs (NGSS ESTS- Engineering Design and PS4- light and shadows) 18th- The Mitten by Jan Brett- design an shelter (NGSS ESTS- Engineering Design and LS2 Animal behaviors and shelter insulation) 25th- Snowmen at Night by Carolyn Buehner- design a fast sled (NGSS ESTS- Engineering Design and PS2 Forces and Motion) February Stories 1st- Grumpy Groundhog by Maureen Wright- build a new burrow(NGSS ESTS- Engineering Design and LS2 Animal behaviors and shelter insulation) 8th- Roses are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink by Diane deGroat- pop up valentine/STEAM Class (NGSS ESTS- Engineering Design and measurement) 15th- Invisible String by Patrice Karst- heart maze (NGSS ESTS- Engineering Design and PS2 the force of magnets) 22nd- Grace for President by Kelly DiPucchio and LeUyen Pham- ballot box (NGSS ESTS- Engineering Design and build background knowledge of voting) 29th- Counting on Katherine by Elaine Becker and Dow Phumiruk- design a space capsule (biography, math, and engineering) March Stories 7th- Salt in His Shoes by by Deloris Jordan and Roslyn M. Jordan- (biography, math, and engineering) 14th= Leprechauns Never Lie by Lorna and Lecia Balian- Leprechaun tower (math and engineering) 21st- What Makes a Rainbow by Betty Schwartz- strong rainbow (light and prisms and engineering) 28th- The Easter Egg by Jan Brett- April Stories 4th- Frog an a Log 11th- One Plastic Bag 25th- Miss Rumphius May Stories 2nd- Being a Bee 9th- Guess How Much I Love You? 16th- 23rd- 30th- If this isn't a good time for you, check out my Monthly FLEX classes for these same books and activities. *PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION BEFORE REGISTRATION* Please feel free to message me with questions, but I do work at a brick and mortar school during the day so answering messages will most likely be after those school hours. I will do my best to get back to you as soon as possible. I am in the Central time zone. REFUNDS: I use the 'LIMITED' refund policy for my classes. If a student is a 'no show' and/or misses a class for whatever reason, I will not refund or do a special make-up class. A class recording will be posted in the classroom after the session is completed for your reference. If all registered learners are a 'no show', there will be no recording. If you have questions about the class, you may email me and I will get back to you as soon as I can. CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS * I do try to allow students in a couple of minutes before class time to chat and get to know each other before we start class, but when class starts we need to stay on topic. * I expect all students to participate in class. * I do prefer to see your faces during class but, if you wish to have the camera off during class, you will need to introduce who you are with the camera on before class starts. *I ask that students take turns to answer questions, share ides, or make comments during class. I love and encourage class participation, but our time together is limited and I want to hear each student. * Have fun and learn something new is my most important expectation.
Learning Goals
In this on-going class, students will learn about the engineering design process and practice their design skills. We will also build background knowledge on various science topics. I will use the Next Generation Science Standards to guide our topics.Other Details
Supply List
Here is a list of possible items that learners can use to make their creations. They are not limited to these items. Please feel free to include any other materials the may helpful in creating. I suggest making a STEM bin of materials to keep adding to as class continues. If a challenge needs a specific item, I will list that well in advance. - Large blocks of any kind - Boxes, bags -Toilet paper and/or paper towel rolls - Tissue paper and/or regular paper - Toothpicks and/or wooden skewers - Marshmallows and/or gumdrops or something to hold sticks together together - Tape or something similar - Anything else you like to use to create things- Use your imagination.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Arkansas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Hello everyone! Thank you so much for taking the time to get to know me.
I live in Arkansas with my husband. We have 2 wonderful children but we are empty nesters. They have grown and flown our nest. I have been officially teaching for 30 years, but my mother owned a preschool/day care center as I was growing up and my summer job was always there. So it is safe to say, I have been around kids and/or teaching kids my whole life. I also taught Sunday School for about 15 years.
I have a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education from Lyon College and earned my Masters of Science in Education from Arkansas State University. I earned this degree while teaching full time.
I am also National Board Certified in Early to Middle Grades Language Arts. Gaining this certification made me a better, more reflective teacher. It helped me to understand how to teach the whole child and not just the curriculum. It changed me as a teacher.
My current position is an Instructional Facilitator for an elementary school with grades K-3. I spend most of my days helping other teachers implement effective teaching strategies and understanding their class data to plan instruction. I am also trained in identifying students with characteristics of Dyslexia and planning their interventions. This training solidified my thoughts on how all students learn differently. With this job comes other duties that are too many to list. I love every minute of it.
My philosophy of teaching is to teach the whole child and understand that every child is different and learns in different ways. I like to get to know the students I teach, even if it is for a short time, so I can make their learning experience fun and engaging.
I am very passionate about building a foundation for reading and comprehending. Most of the classes I teach will be based on that premise. I want to teach children how to decode words which will give them the ability to be able dive deep into a text and enjoy it to the fullest. All readers struggle at some point, so knowing how to crack the code on decoding will allow them to have the confidence to work through it and keep reading.
I also love reading aloud with and to children. Therefore, I have created a series of classes centered around STE(A)M. These classes involve a read aloud and a STEM challenge. Integrating subject ares with a read aloud is one of my niches.
Aside from all the teaching, I love to read. I read a lot of children's books and young adult novels to keep up with the kids at school, but I love a good mystery! I love to watch sports and am an avid Arkansas Razorback fan. Go Hogs!Reviews
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