STEM Club for Elementary Students

I'm so excited to offer this STEM Club! Each week I will give students a challenge and they will complete the challenge using the STEM process. I always scaffold during my lessons, so learners will have my support if they need it. During class students will have the chance to share their ideas and designs. I will check-in with all my students every few minutes as they work to complete the weekly challenge. At the end of class, students will share their designs with the class. 

I believe learning needs to be hands-on and fun; therefore, my classes are very engaging and promote higher order thinking skills. I enjoy fostering an environment full of creativity and imagination!

I will use the following STEM challenges during the course:
Week 1: Design an igloo  
Supplies: toothpicks and marshmallows
Week 2: Hibernation Design
* Aluminum foil, straws, cotton balls, popsicle sticks, & glue/tape 
Week 3: Design a rocket
* Paper, paper towel rolls, coloring materials, aluminum foil, & glue/tape
Week 4: Design a maze
* paper plates, straws, popsicle sticks, marble, glue/tape, & coloring materials 
Week 5: Tallest Tower 
* plastic cups, notecards
Week 6: Habitats
*shoe box, construction paper, popsicle sticks, pipe cleaners, coloring materials, glue/tape
I will send out any planning pages prior to class. I look forward to teaching your learner!