STEM Club for Budding Engineers
In this Ongoing class, students will participate in a different STEM (STEAM) challenge each week. All learners of varying abilities and needs are welcome to join.
Kristen Keenan
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(190)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
Students will need to gather and replenish their supplies for the STEM challenges each week.Class Experience
Welcome engineers! Join us each week as we complete a different STEM (STEAM) challenge using various craft supplies and/or materials such as recycled items collected around the house. Some challenges may require specific supplies, and those will be posted in the classroom prior to the start of the live meeting and posted in the class description. Students will learn about and participate in the engineering design process as they complete their challenges. Please keep in mind that depending on the materials and methods chosen, there may not be time to finish the project during the time allotted. All learners of varying abilities and needs are welcome to join. *If you plan to attend class each week, I suggest you have a large box or garbage bag that you start to fill with items that you collect from the suggested STEM supply list. This way you are prepared with a variety of supplies to use for your projects. You will use these recycled or household items every week for the STEM challenge in addition to any other item that may be listed for the weekly challenge in the description below. August Week of August 2nd - Cookie Package (cookies needed) Week of August 9th - Wind Powered Vehicle Maze (cardboard needed, toy car optional) Week of August 16th - Solar Oven (optional food to cook such as smores or hot dogs) Week of August 23rd - Hurricane Proof House (spray bottle and fan or hair dryer needed) Week of August 30th - Cardboard Sculptures September Week of September 6th - Corn Cultivator: tool must till, dig holes, plant, and cover seeds (popcorn kernels and something to represent dirt such as rice, sugar, flour, dirt, or something similar needed) Week of September 13th - Cardboard Desk Organizer Week of September 20th - Squirrel Zip Line Week of September 27th - Puppet Theater October Week of October 4th - Candy and Toothpick Structure (candy corn, marshmallows, gummy bears, etc) Week of October 11th - Spider Web with Spider parachutes Week of October 18th - Costume Mask Week of October 25th - Carve or decorate a real or pretend pumpkin (can be made out of recycled materials)
Learning Goals
Students will be able to complete a STEM challenge by following the engineering design process.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Using hot glue is optional, however, students may need assistance if you allow them to use it for their STEM project.
Supply List
- Scissors - Glue (may want Elmer’s, Tacky, and hot glue) - Tape (may want a variety such as clear, masking, and duct tape) Various STEM Supplies *This is just a list of suggestions. Students will design their projects based on the supplies they have available to them. I find that recyclable materials work great such as small boxes and plastic containers from food packaging. Construction paper, card stock, or craft foam (any color) Yarn or string Cereal boxes Small boxes (mac and cheese, jello, etc.) Small plastic containers (yogurt, pudding, sour cream, k-cups, medicine bottles, etc.) Toilet paper or paper towel tubes Paper plates, bowls, or cups Cupcake wrappers Coffee filters Tooth picks, Q-tips, cotton balls Craft sticks Pipe cleaners Buttons Aluminum foil, wax paper, or plastic wrap Foam shapes Bubble wrap Styrofoam peanuts Styrofoam trays
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
4.8
190reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
New York Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
New York Teaching Certificate in Special Education
Hi, my name is Mrs. Keenan, and I have been an educator since 2002. I hold NY State certifications for PreK-6th grade and for Students with Disabilities. My Master’s degree focused on inclusion and differentiated instruction. In addition to being a classroom teacher, I also worked as a Staff Specialist for Math, Science, and Technology and as an Instructional Technology and STEM Coach in which I wrote science and STEM curriculum and provided professional development to teachers in the areas of science, STEM, technology integration, coding, and ELA. I love gardening and spending time with my husband and two children, and I can't wait to share my passion for hands-on learning and problem-solving with your child.Reviews
Live Group Class
$10
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 212 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
1-10 learners per class
