In this STEM Club, we will explore science, technology, engineering and maths each week through challenges and different activities related to the outdoors. Themes include camping, survival skills, self-sufficiency and much more!

Each class will include a range of teaching methods and activities that are designed to engage the learners in both a hands-on and minds-on way. Classes will include experiments, Q&A, quizzes, games, worksheets, videos and much more.  Learners will be encouraged to observe, explore, question and share what they learn. A variety of methods are used to support learners and cater for different learning styles and needs. 

What is taught in this course?

Week of 30/9/24 - The Art of Survival: Setting Up Camp
Week of 7/10/24 - The Art of Survival: Solar Power
Week of 14/10/24 - The Art of Survival: Making Popcorn
Week of 21/10/24 - The Art of Survival: Making a Trebuchet
Week of 28/10/24 - From Surviving to Thriving: Making Compost
Week of 4/11/24 - From Surviving to Thriving: How Does a Sundial Work?
Week of 11/11/24 - From Surviving to Thriving: How Do Windmills Work?
Week of 18/11/24 - From Surviving to Thriving: Building a Dam
Week of 25/11/24 - From Surviving to Thriving: Planting Seeds

Classes will include all elements of STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. These are all areas of learning that our kids need to be comfortable with to excel in the future. STEM makes creators, thinkers, problem solvers, doers, innovators, and inventors.

Please note, there will be reading and writing tasks in some classes. There will also be maths challenges that suit the theme of the week. Please do check the whole description when choosing this course for your learner. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions.