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STEM Club for Budding Engineers Part 1 (Semester Class)

Kristen Keenan

Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(189)

In this Multi-day class, students will participate in a different STEM (STEAM) challenge each week. All learners of varying abilities and needs are welcome to join.

Class Experience

Welcome engineers!  Join us to develop your perseverance and problem solving skills by participating in the engineering design process 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...

Students will be able to complete a STEM challenge by following the engineering design process.

Students will need to gather and replenish their supplies for the STEM challenges each week.

- Gumdrops or mini marshmallows and toothpicks needed for 1st week’s class

Supplies needed for other classes:
- Scissors
- Glue (may want Elmer’s, Tacky, and hot glue)
- Tape (may want a variety such as clear, masking, and duct tape)
- marble
- cardboard tubes, pool noodles, plastic or paper cups, or cardboard to cut for roller coaster track
- small items such as mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, popcorn kernels, M&Ms, or beads)
- bottle of water and fan
- shoe box, pizza box, or other flat box/case from canned food items
- 2-3 eggs (can be hard boiled)

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

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

45 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.

Using hot glue is optional, however, students may need assistance if you allow them to use it for their STEM project.

Meet the teacher

Kristen Keenan

Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(189)

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...