Thanksgiving Boat STEM Challenge (Ages 5-8)

Completed by 19 learners

Ages 5-8

Live One-Time Class

In this one-time course, student will review basic STEM concepts including shapes, surface tension and high/low density in water, and wind power as a source of green energy, while making an adorable replica ship that floats!

Denise C.

Average rating:

4.9

Number of reviews:

(161 reviews)

Live video meetings

Meets once

1-10 learners per class

30 min

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What's included

1 live meeting

30 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

In this one-time course, students will review and learn basic STEM concepts including some shapes (trapezoid, rectangle, circle), parts of a ship (sails, mast, deck, etc), surface tension (suspends boat in water), high/low density in water (why a boat floats), and wind power as a source of green energy (wind blowing on masts to move the ship). Students are highly encouraged to participate in classroom discussions when called upon by the teacher. After a brief presentation at the start of class, students with be guiding through making an adorable replica sailboat/ship that will help to reinforce their learning. At the end of class we will test our boats in the sink (or large container of water) to watch them float!  
Please consult the "Learner Supply List" tab for a complete list of the materials required for this course - it isn't much.

Learning Goals

Students will review and learn basic STEM concepts including some shapes (trapezoid, rectangle, circle), parts of a ship (sails, mast, deck, etc), surface tension (suspends boat in water), high/low density in water (why a boat floats), and wind power as a source of green energy (wind blowing on masts to move the ship).

Other Details

Parental Guidance

NOTE: Some of the tools required for this course (e.g. scissors) are considered hazardous for underage students. Therefore, they should only be used under direct parental supervision and/or at the parents discretion to ensure the safety of the student and to reduce the risk of personal injury.

Supply List

Please have the following materials ready to bring to our class:
-Disposable drinking cups (Styrofoam or plastic work best)
-Paper
-Marker
-Playdough or similar material
-Glue or tape
-Craft sticks (popsicle sticks)
-Scissors

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Denise C.

Joined August, 2020

4.9

161reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

 I have experience teaching students ranging from grade school ages into adulthood, tutoring 1-on-1, and teaching large groups. I was a language and art/music teacher in Europe for about a year, while traveling around Europe and the UK, where students came to learn English and study various topics through theatre and play activities. In the past, I've also taught kindergarten through 5th grade students in a US public school, and I taught ESL online for nearly 3 years as a certified teacher.

  I graduated in 2017 from Georgia Southern University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Arts. I am currently studying front-end web design while working as a private tutor and website creator. In my free time, I enjoy playing music on my ukulele, travel photography, and baking. I have a passion for all forms of art and the creative process that comes with it. 

  Whatever my current situation may be, I feel motivated to empower young students to realize their academic and creative potential through meaningful play and personal mentorship. I am looking forward to creating fun and productive courses through Outschool and I look forward to seeing you in my classroom soon!