STEM Engineering Design Challenges for Ages 9 - 12
Susan Laforet, M.Ed Curriculum and Instruction
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(151)
In this 6 week series, students learn how engineers work using the Engineering Design process. Each week will include a STEM challenge that students will complete outside class and bring back the next week to share with the class.
Class experience
US Grade 4 - 6
This course will contain a variety of STEM Design Challenges, which students will complete using the Engineering Design Process. Each week, the class will be presented with a topic, which we will research together in class. They may choose to work with a partner or alone, but each member will leave class with a planned solution to the problem. The challenges will have certain criteria and constraints that students must follow. They will develop their prototype on their own to be presented to...
This class is taught in English.
Students will understand the engineering design process and learn how to develop plans and solutions to problems. They will work within specific constraints, just as real engineers do, and create engineering notebooks to record their work.
I served as a public school educator for over 26 years. During that time, I specialized in science, math, and STEM engineering design, including coding and robotics through after school programs. After leaving the classroom, I was a science and math instructional coach in the largest school district in my state, working to help teachers improve academic achievement in science and math with their students.
Homework Offered
Each week will end with a new STEM challenge. Students will be expected to work on the challenge throughout the week and come back to the next class with a prototype, which they will present. They will choose whether they want to work in a group or solo.2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Informal assessment throughout the course. Parents will be provided with a report on their child's skills development at the end of the six weeks.Grades Offered
1 file available upon enrollmentNotebook and pencil Variety of common household materials, including recyclables Basic art supplies A complete list of supplies may be found at - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lQceLN1L8KwtmzWNBK3sk4FEBRbMHUcB/view?usp=sharing
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
We will view several pre-screened video clips as examples along with teacher created presentations.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(151)
I have been sharing my love of science and math with elementary students in public schools for over 26 years. I served most of that time in the classroom and then moved into Instructional Coaching to help other teachers improve their practice in...
Group Class
$70
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
50 min
Completed by 36 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
1-8 learners per class
