Women in STEM Camp
Students will learn about different STEM topics and complete activities while they also learn about amazing women throughout history who have influenced modern science! This class is open to everyone!
Zen Maker Lab
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:(22)
What's included
5 live meetings
5 in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 6
This class is designed to expose students to a wide variety of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) topics and subjects, all through the lens of women who had a pioneering role in that area. It is also intended to show students the importance of making science an inclusive and welcoming community. In this spirit, this camp is open to everyone! Each day, students will learn about the life and contributions of a historical female character in the development of the modern world, and then work through one or more hands-on activities to explore this subject in more detail and gain an appreciation for their work. Day 1: We will be learning about Ada Lovelace, who developed the first algorithm. We will then use Scratch to create a variety of spirographs using different algorithms. Day 2: We will be learning about Edith Clarke's impact on Electrical engineering as we design and test our own circuits in TinkerCAD. Day 3: We will learn about Marie Tharp, a geologist and oceanographer, make maps, and build those maps in TinkerCAD. Day 4: We will learn about Rosalind Franklin and her contributions to the discovery of DNA's structure. We will then extract DNA from fruit using household materials! Day 5: We will learn about Sophie Germain's studies of elasticity and her contribution to engineering, especially buildings and bridges. Then, we will build a catapult.
Learning Goals
Students will be exposed to some of the many contributions women have made to STEM over the years and come away from camp with an understanding of why it is so important that these fields be an open and welcoming place for all types of people.
They will also learn basic concepts of coding, geology, biology, electronics and engineering.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will be using TinkerCAD and Scratch for several of the classes which are both online softwares. Students are allowed to use their own accounts or use our student account. If they use ours, they will need to put in their first name and last initial so they can save it and find it later.
On Day 4 (Week of Nov 7) there will be the use of rubbing alcohol/ isopropyl alcohol in class.
Supply List
Day 3: Blank paper Pencil Pencil crayons Markers Day 4: 1-2 Strawberries (A kiwi or banana would also work) Ziplock/ plastic bag 2 teaspoons of liquid dish detergent (liquid hand soap also works) 1/2 teaspoon of salt 1/2 cup of water 1/2 cup of rubbing alcohol/ isopropyl alcohol (can be found at most pharmacies) A clear cup (glass or plastic) Coffee filter (or strainer) Measuring spoons/cups Day 5: Popsicle sticks (25) Elastic bands (5) Spoon
Language of Instruction
English
Joined June, 2022
4.7
22reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Zen Maker Lab has provided students engaging content related to science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) since 2013.
Our Teachers are mostly engineering students/graduates with experience in teaching. They all love learning and teaching cool STEAM based programs.
Our programs focus on quality STEAM education and innovative programs, with our philosophy of Designing, Making, and Playing with their projects.Reviews
Live Group Class
$75
for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
60 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
1-8 learners per class
