Science & Nature
STEM Summer Camp: The Mighty Toaster Teardown
In this 3-day camp, students take apart a common, thrifted household item and learn how it works.
85 minutes
per class
3x per week
over 1 week
9-12
year olds
2-6
learners per class
per learner - per class
How does a “Multi-Day” course work?
Meets multiple times at scheduled times
Live video chats, recorded and monitored for safety and quality
Discussions via classroom forum and private messages with the teacher
Great for engaging projects and interacting with diverse classmates from other states and countries
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Description
Class Experience
This class is taught in English.
- a used toaster (low-end brand is preferred*), can be picked up from a thrift store like Value Village, Salvation Army, etc. - a screwdriver kit (which has at least a flat head and philips head) - https://a.co/d/hwwUmJd - pliers - https://amzn.to/3PkK1do - measuring tape - https://a.co/d/g0USCrb - safety glasses - https://a.co/d/8fNYQPV * You can message me prior to the start of class to confirm if a particular toaster and materials are okay to use. If you have trouble finding a toaster or other tools, please let me know.
4 hours 15 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.
Students will use common hardware tools (a screwdriver, pliers, measuring tape). They will be taught the purpose of each tool and how it is to be used safely. While it is not required, having a parent nearby would be helpful, in case they get stuck on a step - especially if the student has not seen or used these tools before.
Teacher
About Me
Hello there! My name is Afifa Saleem. I enjoy covering topics and skills in Sciences, Coding and Math for all ages - especially while integrating engineering design thinking within these topics. I help prepare students for a potential career in...