The STEM Express: Exploring Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Ms. Graf
Average rating:4.5Number of reviews:(27)
Explore ideas in science through challenges, puzzles, microscope images and news articles.
Class experience
US Grade 4 - 6
This is a discussion class about science, technology, engineering and math topics. Each session of this class will cover a "Daily STEM" article which includes a section about a career in STEM, STEM events in the news, microscope images, a challenge, and a puzzle. Students will have a chance to read the articles, discuss and answer questions. Each session will involve reading and solving a problem using the scientific method. Students will be encouraged to brainstorm using Google Jamboard as...
This class is taught in English.
Students will explore and discuss topics in science, technology, engineering and math. They will explore careers in science, news articles, microscope images and solve challenges using the scientific method.
Homework Offered
Homework will include STEM challenges, where students are given a prompt and are asked to build an object to meet specific criteria.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Anecdotal feedback will be given by the instructor based on observation, discussion and STEM challenges.Grades Offered
Students will be assigned building challenges and are encouraged to use materials that they already have at home e.g., recyclable containers, cardboard, glue, tape, etc.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Parental permission required to use the following third-party apps: Kahoot (virtual quizzes with competition among students, no login or account required as students will be given a game code to join) https://kahoot.com/ Ted Ed Science (virtual quizzes with feedback, no login or account required) https://ed.ted.com/lessons?category=science-technology
Articles are from Newsela, National Geographic and Ted Ed Science https://newsela.com/ https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/science https://ed.ted.com/lessons?category=science-technology
Instructional design and media studies are interests of mine. My classes are about essential academic skills, building up a toolkit of strategies to use in core subjects, resiliency, and overcoming obstacles which prevent you from doing your...
Group Class
$5
weekly or $18 for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
55 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
3-6 learners per class
