STEM Camp Two...Back for MORE FUN #Academic
Students will complete 7 STEM projects and learn about chemistry, engineering, atoms, buoyancy, density, osmosis, surface area, the properties of water, even make our own lava lamp.
Mrs. Kris, MBA
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4.9
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What's included
5 live meetings
4 hrs 35 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Welcome 4-5 minutes Discussion 18-22 minutes Experiment 15-25 minutes Summary and discussion 5-8 minutes *Slides will be shared during the lesson introducing topics applied in the lesson. Day One: Experiment We will start a two day project on osmosis. They have an opportunity to formulate a hypothesis, conduct and experiment, record their findings, and discuss if their hypothesis was correct. This experiment will allow students' potential to unfold. Students scientific reasoning will be amazing, mindset will shift, problems will be solved, and both discussion and thinking will be dynamic. Students will receive feedback and encouragement during the class. Great, age-appropriate project offering numerous learning opportunities. Students will learn through the experiment, slides, discussion, and interaction with peers and Mrs. Kris. Students will have an observation sheet to record their findings. Experiment Two - Students will create a freestanding structure out of toothpicks and jelly beans. The class will begin with basic specifications, goals and objectives. Students through trial and error will allow their potential to unfold. Students scientific reasoning will be amazing, mindset will shift, problems will be solved, and thinking will be dynamic. Day Two: Observe, record and discuss osmosis findings Also, Buoyance experiment. Students make predictions and record their findings about the buoyance of everyday foods. Students test their theories in a hands-on, age-appropriate and fun-filled lesson. Class discussion will also include topics density, mass, and buoyancy. The students use their creativity and put their reasoning skills to practice allowing their potential to unfold. Students scientific reasoning will be amazing, mindset will shift, and thinking will be dynamic. Students will receive feedback and encouragement during the class. *Slides will be used to accompany the class Day Three: The students use their creativity and experience the properties of water. Students will observe and we will discuss why and how the outcomes are possible. Students will make predictions, be amazed, their mindset will shift, and both discussion and thinking will be dynamic. Students will receive feedback and encouragement during the class. Great, age-appropriate project offering numerous learning opportunities. Day Four: Student will experiment with engineering as we build slopes, turns, heights, and test gravity. Students problem-solve figuring out what will work, and what doesn't. Following directions is always a helpful skill to practice and with patience and perseverance students can be creative and construct two awesome marble runs. Students will learn through discussion, slides presented by Mrs. Kris and the sharing of ideas with their peers. Learning to shift their thinking is a wonderful skill for children. Students can modify the track or add a fidget spinner to enhance their experience and try different approaches to the same goal. These activities allow students to practice hand-eye coordination, spatial reasoning, and challenge their imagination. Day Five: Experiment One - Students build their own atom! We will identify the protons, neutrons too! This is an experimental chemistry class where students get a sneak peek into atoms even the periodic table. Students will make predictions, be amazed, their mindset will shift, and both discussion and thinking will be dynamic. Students will receive feedback and encouragement during the class. Great, age-appropriate project offering numerous learning opportunities Experiment Two - Students will observe reactions as the properties mix together. Students will make predictions, be amazed, their mindset will shift, and both discussion and thinking will be dynamic. Students will receive feedback and encouragement during the class. Great, age-appropriate project offering numerous learning opportunities.
Learning Goals
Students will discuss and experiment. Learn problem solving, STEM, reasoning skills, engineering skills, creativity, setting goals meeting objectives, and construction.
Students will develop theories, test their predictions, and discuss their findings as well as use an observation sheet to record and draw parts of the experiment. STEM projects help reinforce important life skills and help to potentially spark a lifetime interests in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We are using some items that can be a safety risk, and will discuss safe usage during the class.
Students will use scissors, skewers, effervescent tablets, and vinegar parental oversight is recommended.
Suggested substitute items are recommended in the case of allergies.
Supply List
Day One: Experiment One: 20 Gummy bears (for experimentation and comparison…and maybe an extra pack for snacking)-any brand any color A small glass/plastic cup for each water/solution-7 in total - fill halfway with water Baking soda 1 tablespoon Sugar 1 tablespoon Salt 1 tablespoon Soda-half of a plastic cup, any variety Vinegar - half of a plastic cup, any variety Milk - half of a plastic cup, any variety Water - half of a plastic cup, bottled or tap Paper towels Spoon or fork to remove gummy bears on day two Paper/Pen Experiment Two - 100 small jelly beans and 100 toothpicks Day Two: 1 container to test the buoyance of fruit/vegetables. Containers can be plastic cups, large measuring cups, or a bucket to fit the following fruit: whole apple, whole orange, single grape, single baby carrot, single cherry or Roma tomato, and one other of your choice-for example cherry, strawberry, pear, lemon... Container need to be filled half to 3/4 filled with water-we will do this in class. I will post a student packet in the classroom prior to class containing activities and an observation sheet-please print. Crayons, pencil, markers to record findings please Probably want a towel or paper towel on hand for wet hand or possible spills or splashes. Day Three: 1 gallon sized zipping plastic storage bag filled 1/3 of way with water 5-7 newly sharpened wooden, not mechanical pencils water beads bowl of water ruler with mm 4-6 mason jars - we will fill with water two bamboo skewers or metal spoons Food coloring Dish soap 1/2 tsp of black pepper shallow round baking dish or bowl pitcher of water to use for experiments Day Four: small cookie sheet (a large piece of cardboard can work as a substitute) three or four containers of playdough - homemade is okay, yet store bought tends to be more firm five to six marbles eight paper cups masking tape and scissors to cut tape craft sticks, like popsicle sticks can be used for additional support, can help with possible frustration Day Five: Experiment One - colored mini-marshmallows chocolate chips *If any allergies or trouble getting the items, you need three different colored items. Could be candies, raisins, M&M's, peanuts, blueberries and more. **Quantity of items based on atom the students choose to represent Experiment Two - 3 large wine glasses OR 3 medium size mason jars cooking oil, about 1/2 cup for each of the three glasses or jars water about 1/3 cup for food coloring - three different colors 3 effervescent antacid tablets spoon paper towels A student packet will be posted on the classroom portal a day of two prior to the class start date.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I served the Director of Ancillary Services tasked with planning and executing summer and winter camps at a PK-12 school. I hold a degree in Psychology and an MBA, a 150-hour master teacher certificate for teaching English as a second language courses and have served as a college counselor for almost 5 years advising students and families on the college acceptance process. I have taught middle school-math, reading and experimental science, have been an academic administrator in a Pre-K 12 school and was a founding director of a Learning Center.Reviews
Live Group Class
$75
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
55 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
5-7 learners per class
