*Having your own Hot Wheels cars and track are not required but having  some kind of moving car and track (or something that can act like a track like cardboard) will greatly increase the fun and interaction for the student.  

Camp activities will provide a way to practice Science, Math, and Engineering through play. Through inquiry and investigation, learners and families will share moments of joy, excitement, curiosity, and wonder. All topics will be presented in a developmentally appropriate way. This class will help promote a Growth Mindset and develop critical thinking skills.

Students will begin each class with a brief overview of a STEM concept related to force and motion with a slideshow of pictures and video. 

Students will then try to apply what they have learned and prove the science with their own supplies. During class, students will also enjoy observing the other student’s engineering designs and I will help facilitate building strategies throughout class.

Near the end of class, we will wrap up the lesson and students will have the opportunity to share their discovery or do a show and tell.

Each day we will have a different concept:

Day 1 Energy: We will learn how to maximize energy and explore various challenges to see which track designs facilitates the best energy for our cars. 

Day 2 Aerodynamics: We will learn about aerodynamic car features and explore various challenges to see which features move our cars the fastest or slowest. 

Day 3 Resistance: We will learn about the science of resistance and explore various challenges such as adding friction.

Day 4 Momentum: We will learn about how momentum increases with the right design and explore various challenges that can continue momentum without touching our cars. 

Day 5: Mass: We will learn how mass and weight affect car performance and explore various challenges of changing the mass and weight of our cars to increase force of motion. 

Looking for something more?  I teach weekly ongoing classes designed for all ages from 4 -14. Each age-levelled class dives appropriately into the Hot Wheels science, engineering, and mathematical concepts.