Stem Book Summer Camp - Let's Read "Secret Engineer" by Rachel Dougherty
During this 3-day class, students age 6 to 9 will read and discuss "The Secret Engineer" by Rachel Dougherty and then build a suspension bridge with popsicle sticks.
Ms. Monica from ConstructU
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(409)
What's included
3 live meetings
2 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Before Class Purchase/Borrow/Watch "Secret Engineer" by Rachel Doughtery Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmGROuIGx20 Watch/Reading assignment. Pages 1-8 Purchase Material for Bridge Building Purchase over 100 - 4-1/2 x 3/8 in popsicle stick One Roll of Masking Tape 1-to-.75-inch x 15 yd or more – any color Three-Five Feet of Twine/String 2. Day Two - Reading Assignment Pages 9-16 Review Engineering Design Process Design/Build a Caisson 3. Week Three-Reading Assignment Pages, The rest of the story. 21-34Class Experience
1. Day One – The teacher and students will introduce themselves
- Students will learn about bridges and different types of bridges.
The teacher will review the Brooklyn Bridge through an online presentation
Students will examine some pictures in the book and discuss the Brooklyn
Bridge's location…
- The teacher will read the book summary and discuss the book with the
students.
- We will discuss pages 1-8 of "Secret Engineer" by Rachel Doughtery.
a. Who were the Roeblings? What state did they live in?
b. Why were Emily and Washington excited by the “caisson”?
c. What is a Caisson?
d. What is Caisson Sickness?
e. How would you design a Caisson?
- Start Building a Suspension Bridge
- For Next Class:
Reading Assignment Pages 9-16
Review Engineering Design Process
Design/Build a Caisson
2. Day Two – Students will present their Caisson Designs
- Discuss Pages 9-20 of "Secret Engineer" by Rachel Doughtery
a. What is Compression? Tension? and Weight?
b. What is Force? Arc?
c. What are the four parts of a bridge?
- Let's work on the Suspension Bridge
- For Next Class:
Reading Assignment Pages, The rest of the story. 21-34
3. Day Three - Discuss the rest of the story of "Secret Engineer" by Rachel Doughtery.
a. What are Suspenders?
b. What are Stays?
c. Why use a Triangle shape?
d. How old is the Brooklyn Bridge?
- Finish Building the BridgeLearning Goals
Students will learn about the following:
A). Bridges and different types of bridges.
B). The Brooklyn Bridge
C). The Roeblings?
D). Caissons?
E). Definition of Compression? Tension? Weight? Force? Arc? Suspenders?
Stays?
F). The four parts of a Suspension bridge?
Other Details
Supply List
1). "Secret Engineer" by Rachel Doughtery or Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmGROuIGx20
2). Purchase Material for Bridge Building
Purchase over 100 - 4-1/2 x 3/8 in popsicle stick
One Roll of Masking Tape 1-to-.75-inch x 15 yd or more – any color
Three-Five Feet of Twine/StringExternal Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
"Secret Engineer" by Rachel Doughtery
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmGROuIGx20
Joined February, 2018
4.8
409reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from University of Alabama
Hello, my name is Monica Burch. I am an engineer by degree but have taught engineering and technology for over twenty years. I have a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from The University of Alabama. I specialized in power and worked with companies such as Gulf Power, Salt River Project, and Colorado UTE for the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI). Later, I worked as a software engineer with companies such as Dow Jones and Merrill Lynch.
After watching my sons become captivated by technology, I started my own business, ConstructU. My goal was to teach the Science, Math, and Engineering behind the technology and to teach kids to love to learn.
I am also an author, having penned two captivating children's books, unique coloring books, a compelling STEM book, and a remarkable 120 Micro-Blessing book and companion journal, all geared towards education and personal growth.
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Live Group Class
$98
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-9
3-10 learners per class
