STEM Club-Ongoing Class
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) club explores concepts that fall under the STEM umbrella through projects and hands on experiences.
Melissa Smith
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:(237)
What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hours per weekClass Experience
The students will participate in weekly STEAM activites and challenges that focus around a monthly theme. Students will learn to collaborate with others in order to become problem solvers, logical thinkers, innovators, and inventors. We will use the engineering design process to ask questions, imagine possible solutions, plan, create, and improve their final product. We will learn the science behind each engaging experiment! Monthly supply lists will be posted in the class page. Monthly themes include: January- Snow/Winter Activities include: Build a Snowman, Design a Snowflake, and Build an Igloo. February- Hearts Activities include: Beaded Heart Coding, Crystal Hearts, Love Potion Eruptions, Dissolving Candy Hearts March-Wind (We will do a special St. Patrick's Day STEM activity) Build a Wind-Powered Car, Build a Wind-Powered Boat, and Build a Windmill. Our St. Patrick's Day STEM Activity will be building Leprechaun Traps April- Seeds Activities inlcude: Seed Dispersal Models, Build a Birdfeeder, Seed Bombs, and Build a 3D Flower Model. May- All About Water Activities include: Sink the Boat, Walking Water, Celery Osmosis, and Water Absorption Experiment June- Simple Machines Activities include: Making Parachutes, Catapults, Ziplines, and Pulleys July-Chemical Reactions (We will do a special 4th of July STEM activity) Activities inlcude: Alka Selzer Rockets, Volcanoes, Lava Lamps (Our special 4th of July STEM activity will be Fireworks in a Jar) August- Theme Park Activities include: Ferris Wheels, Roller Coasters, Bungee Jumping and Water Slides September- Apples Activities include: Apple-cano, Apple Boats, Apple Browning Experiment, Jumping Apple Seeds October- Halloween/Pumpkin Activities include: Haunted House Maze, a Pumpkin Launcher, Pumpkin Clock, and Halloween Slime November-Thanksgiving Activities include: Teepee Building, Build the Mayflower, and the Biology of Bread and Homemade Butter December- Christmas Activities include: Building Santa's Chimney, Crystal Candy Canes, and Gingerbread Houses Building
Other Details
Supply List
Week 1: Santa's Chimney Gum drops Toothpicks Craft sticks Tape Scissors Small box for house and cardboard Lego figure to represent Santa Week 2: Crystal candy canes Borax Water Mason jar wide mouth Pan One cup measure Spoon Tablespoon String Ribbon Craft stick Week 3: gingerbread houses Graham crackers or pop tarts Icing Variety of candies to decorate Plastic sandwich bag Scissors Paper plate Paper and pencil Toothpicks
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2018
4.7
237reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
My name is Melissa Smith , and I am proud to be a Parkway Early Childhood Panda!! I am from St. Louis, received a Bachelor's Degree in Education from the University of Dayton, and my Masters in Education from Missouri Baptist University. I am certified to teach Early Childhood, Early Childhood Special Education, and Elementary Education. This will be my seventh year at Parkway Early Childhood after four years at Kirkwood Early Childhood Center in Early Childhood Special Education.
I have a true passion for working with our youngest learners!! Helping each child progress in all areas of their development—academic, social, language, and motor—is a challenge that I am honored to accept daily. I strive to create a community of learners that nurtures this growth in a positive, fun environment.
Personally, I have been married for 21 glorious years and have three fantastic children who are 20,17, and 14 years old and attend Parkway Schools and Mizzou. We love to watch our kids' sports—tennis, volleyball, basketball, baseball, and swim! I also enjoy reading, cooking, music, relaxing at the beach, and spending time with friends and family.
I look forward to working together with you as partners in your child’s growth and development!!Reviews
Live Group Class
$12
weekly1x per week
60 min
Completed by 651 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
3-13 learners per class
