Wizard Academy: STEAM Adventures
Learners will become young wizard students as they explore the world around them through the lens of classes at a wizarding school through a series of STEAM explorations.
Rachel Elizabeth
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(384)
What's included
10 live meetings
10 in-class hoursClass Experience
Enter the world of imagination in this immersive interactive program. During each session learners will take on the role of students at Wizard Academy, using their imaginations to explore academic subject through the lens of the Wizard’s world. Wizard Academy: STEAM adventures takes a deep dive into a couple longer term science projects, self guided exploration between sessions through use of an interactive group field Guide. A significant list of suggested materials provided in the classroom features many science and art materials including heat sensitive paint or pigment, seeds, dirt, and common household acids and bases. If your learner does not wish to participate in the projects, they can still interact during the session as we learn about the topic. Session 1: Welcome to Wizard Academy Year 2 Learners will meet each other and work in small groups to earn house points by completing a google forms guided digital adventure challenging their logic, creativity, and collaboration. Some learners may know each other from a Previous Wizard Academy session, and others may be meeting for the first time! Session 2: Herbology (botany) SPRING: Learners will begin an ongoing study of plants as we plant and care for herb or flower seeds. Time will be reserved in each of the following sessions to observe and record the progress of the seedlings in their field notebook. SUMMER, WINTER, or FALL: Learners will learn about the life cycle of a plant while creating seed paper to plant in an indoor pot or outside in a garden during planting season. Session 3: Magical Creatures Learners will choose to make and study either a Bowtrickle or a Pygmy Puff. This session will involve creating one of these two "pets" and using imagination to develop the life cycle, environment, and food for the creature. BETWEEN SESSION PROJECT: Learners will begin an ongoing self guided study of magical creatures by creating a field notebook with a two page spread for each magical creature studied. We will begin this study together as we use a template/formate to learn about our first creature. Session 4: Arithmancy Learners will compete with classmates on Math and Logic games. (NOTE: this session will require switching between tabs and using the annotate function in zoom. It will be best enjoyed on a laptop or desktop computer as chromebooks and tablets don't always work well with interactive websites or with some zoom tools) Session 5: Transfiguration Learners will explore the properties of Thermochromatic paint or pigments by making a Color Changing Mug. (NOTE: Specific materials will be needed for this class. Links to suggested resources to purchase thermo pigment or thermo paint will be included in the classroom) Session 6: Alchemy Learners will explore types of rocks and fossils while we use beads and/or precious stones to create a piece of jewelry to wear or give as a gift. In the remaining time during the in class session, Learners are encouraged to show and share any precious stones or interesting rocks they might have on hand. (NOTE: Suggested project includes making a necklace or bracelet from gemstone or natural stone or shell beads) Session 7: Astronomy Learners will learn about constellations and the myths behind them while making a Constellation projector with objects found around the house. (A Suggested supply list will be included in the classroom) Session 8: Potions Learners will explore PH balance by making an edible potion and apply the scientific method to further explore Acids and Bases (NOTE: Learners will need the liquid from a boiled purple cabbage as well as a few other specific items included on a list that will be provided in the classroom. Specific instructions to prepare ingredients in advance will also be provided in the classroom.) Session 9: Wizard Sports During this fun session we will make no-bake healthy treats while learning about popular Wizard sports and exploring ways of playing the sport in the Non-magical world. Session 10: Inter House Competition Learners will work together to compete in a Game Show style competition. At the end of the session, winners will be awarded a $10 gift enrollment for a future class with Rachel. If you enjoy this class, you might like some of my other Wizard Inspired classes: Wizard Academy Year 1: https://outschool.com/classes/wizard-academy-year-1-aoy8pkcV?usid=yS7PF2hx&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link Wizard Academy STEAM adventures https://outschool.com/classes/wizard-academy-year-2-XcaEOxRi?usid=yS7PF2hx&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link One time Wizard inspired Adventure Quests or Escape Rooms: Halloween Celebration: https://outschool.com/classes/wizard-academy-halloween-celebration-pQs7rRRx?usid=yS7PF2hx&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link Harvest Festival: https://outschool.com/classes/wizard-academy-harvest-festival-d6TL0phG?usid=yS7PF2hx&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link Yule Ball Adventure: https://outschool.com/classes/wizard-academy-yule-ball-adventure-161tIHmL?usid=yS7PF2hx&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link Charms & Spells: https://outschool.com/classes/wizard-academy-charms-and-spells-level-1-z9zUqQyq?usid=yS7PF2hx&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link Ongoing Wizard Academy weekly subscription (craft, STEM, adventure quests, and escape rooms): https://outschool.com/classes/wizard-academy-studies-8SpWzyw0?sectionUid=883661d0-1608-4441-909e-3d426d106448&usid=yS7PF2hx&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link Dueling Club: https://outschool.com/classes/wizard-academy-dueling-club-uIOrNSkR?usid=yS7PF2hx&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link Winter Celebration (Wizard themed Holiday crafts) https://outschool.com/classes/wizard-academy-winter-celebration-7ldYkfNV?usid=yS7PF2hx&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link
Learning Goals
Learners are encouraged to participate in programming “in character” as much as possible. Together they will explore STEAM challenges through the lens of Wizard Academy, building team work, leadership, creative problem solving, and self confidence all while having fun working together to earn house points.
Other Details
Supply List
Here is a list of unique items that will be needed during certain sessions. A complete list will be avialable in the classroom. Reminders of the following week's materials will be sent when each session ends. Marigold seeds (or other wildflower seeds, These might be a challenge to find outside of planting season) Field Guide: folder or notebook for self guided explorations during and between sessions. NOTE: we will also be working in a collaborative group field guide. Basic art supplies: colored pencils, markers, acrylic or watercolor paint, paint brush, cardstock, scissors, glue, stickers/embellishments etc. Special art supplies: blank mug, thermochromatic paint or pigment, gemstone and/or natural beads and string Potions: Purple cabbage, various cleaners and household liquids of varying acidity. Detailed list and preparation instructions will be provided in classroom. Other optional: Rock collection, magical creature toys, fun potions bottles,
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined January, 2019
4.9
384reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Rachel Thuermer is the Artistic Director of Dare to Dream Theatre and is very excited to be able to offer this popular in-person program developed by Dare to Dream Theatre through Outschool! All content and materials were developed and used with permission from Dare to Dream Theatre.Reviews
Live Group Class
$120
for 10 classes1x per week, 10 weeks
60 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
4-12 learners per class
