STEM: Junior Spy Camp -4 Days
Become a member of the Elite Junior STEAM Spy Club by learning what takes to become a covert agent, creating tools to use, and solve cases through our missions.
Amy Maruska, M.Ed
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(233)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 in-class hoursHomework
Students may want to continue with activities beyond class. That is optional. Or they may want to finish a project that was not fully completed.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
The Elite Junior STEAM Spy Club wants you! Do you have what it takes? Learn all about different types of ciphers, solve messages, create, and more! You will be assigned tasks each day to be able to complete the mission. We will learn what it takes to be a successful spy, learn about tools you can use to learn and have fun. Each class will help prepare you for the final mission on the last day of class. Join us! Your purpose, if you chose to accept, will be to have fun with new friends, learn how to be a Junior Spy through hands-on STEAM challenges! We will have a discussion, a short video clip, and daily challenges. We will have lots more in each class. We will practice the 4 C's of STEM learning through Creativity, Critical thinking, Communication, and Collaboration. This is a brief overview of our week. Day 1: Welcome to the Junior STEAM Spy Club. We will gather intel about the mission and begin to prepare our tools to be successful. We will start by learning how to decode messages. Day 2: We will prepare invisible ink and write secret messages. Using a few household ingredients will give you the tool you need to keep your message a secret from prying eyes! There is more than one way to write a secret message. We will look at two different ways. Day 3: We will learn about fingerprints. Why we have them and what makes them so unique! We will discover how to take our own too! We will learn how to blend into our environment and use tools to help. Spies need to be able to hide in plain sight! We will create different disguises and share our ideas. We will also develop tools to help us with our mission. Day 4: We will use all the skills, tools, and secrets we have learned over the week to complete a mission! Do you have what it takes to complete the mission? Class is taught by a licensed teacher with a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in STEAM education.
Learning Goals
Students will practice the 4 C's of STEM learning (collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and communication through a week-long STEAM camp that focuses on preparing for and completing a mission.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parent your child will need to use scissors and pliers in the class.
Supply List
The handout is provided with all the information for supplies. If your child does not bring the supplies they will not be able to complete the activities. If you have any questions, please message me.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
4.9
233reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Minnesota Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in Education from Concordia University
Hello! My name is Amy.
I am so happy to see that you are interested in my class.
Let me tell you a bit about me:
I am so excited about online learning and teaching. My passions encompass education, communications, and technology! Of course, you can read all about me in my Teacher Profile, but here is a little to get you started:
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👩🏻🎓My Educational Background and Expertise👩🏻🎓
💫 Licensed teacher in the State of Minnesota
💫 Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood (specialized in Birth to Grade 3) & Elementary Education (K-6)
💫 MEd. Degree in Curriculum & Instruction: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM)
💫 Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning
💫Graduate Level: Information and Communication Technology
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🌎 Work & Life Experience 🌎
18 Years of Classroom Experience
🔸11 years in Early Childhood Settings (Prek & Kindergarten)
🔸7 years in Public Education (Kindergarten & 6th Grade)
🔸Afterschool Engineering Club Teacher
🔸Owner and Director of STEAM Summer Enrichment Program for Elementary Aged Students
🔸Credentialed Online Teacher since 2011
🔸Completed over 5,000 one-to-one ESL Online Classes
🔸TESOL
🔸Child Care Director Credential
🔸Approved Trainer for Adult Education Topics since 2013
🔸3 Years & Counting Homeschooling Mom
Reviews
Live Group Class
$60
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
45 min
Completed by 37 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
3-12 learners per class
