Winter STEM Camp
In this three day camp, students will explore the engineering design process through a series of holiday themed STEM challenges.
Susan Laforet, M.Ed Curriculum and Instruction
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4.9
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What's included
3 live meetings
2 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students might need extra time to complete their challenges after class ends.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Intermediate Level
This class will feature three holiday themed STEM challenges that learners will complete during the class. We will discuss how engineers work using the engineering design loop. Students will be presented with a different challenge each day and use easy to obtain materials to complete the challenge. Most projects will use recyclables and art materials. Each of the challenges will explore a different science concept, which students will learn about during the class - friction, gravity, sound, insulators, and force and motion. Day 1: Santa's Sleigh is Slipping! Can you design a sleigh for Santa that will go down the rooftop (ramp) without spilling its load (Starburst candies)? Day 2: Jingle Bell Silencer: The jingle bells are waking up children when Santa delivers his packages. Can you design a "silencer" that Santa can use to muffle the sound while he makes his deliveries? Day 3: Help in the Workshop: The Elves are making toys all day, but the toys are piling up and they don't have time to move them. Can you design a conveyor belt that will move the toys away from the workbench without breaking them?
Learning Goals
Students will learn the engineering design process as they problem solve their way through each challenge.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)3 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Save Santa's Sleigh!
Can you design a new sleigh for Santa that will hold all of the toys while the sleigh goes down the slope of the roof for take off? 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Jingle Bells, Shhh!
Can you devise a way to keep the jingle bells quiet when the reindeer land on the roof? 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Move Those Toys!
Can you design a conveyor system that will move the toys more efficiently so they all get loaded on the sleigh? 50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Nearpod will be used to deliver each lesson and students will not need their own account.
Kahoot will be used as formative assessment at the end of each lesson and students will not need their own account.
Supply List
Supply list will be posted one week before class begins. Complete supply list can be viewed at this link https://docs.google.com/document/d/1toeLmgfsPigqI_em0ltWDpkoCRCR_bk1h6K4W6sUi4Y/edit?usp=sharing
Joined July, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree from Grand Canyon University
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.Reviews
Live Group Class
$50
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
50 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
1-8 learners per class
