Super Scientists and Engineers
Super Scientists and Engineers
Pre-Requisites:
Reading
Makes predictions about a story or passage based on the title and/or pictures
Identifies words and constructs meaning from picture clues in text
Identifies basic sight words
Distinguishes fact from fiction
Begins to understand basic characteristics of fables, stories and legends
Identifies story elements of setting, plot, character and conflict (where, when, what, who and why)
Uses personal perspective in responding to stories, such as relating to characters or situations
Locates the title, author name, illustrator name and table of contents
Sorts common words into categories (e.g., food, colors, shapes)
Writing
Reads and writes own name
Tells a story using pictures
Uses letters or shapes to depict words or ideas
Writes basic words
Copies or writes words to convey messages
Participates in group dictated stories
Builds simple words and sentences
Demonstrates left-to-right progression, and top-to-bottom progression
This class is open for kindergartners through first grade. We will jump into science experiments and engineering tasks each week! We will work as a class, in small groups, and individuals to explore the world around us and how it works. As a class we will make predictions and draw conclusions each session. Take a peek at our themes. All classes will be completely hands-on!
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Month |
STEM Focus |
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September |
Create waterslides Create rollercoasters |
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October |
Extreme weather: - Volcanoes - Blizzards |
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November |
Human Body Systems |
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December |
Create marble mazes, Basic coding with robots |
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January |
Build famous landmarks with Legos, Build ramps, and plank systems, Build a fort for your team |
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February
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Explore magnetic science, Static Electricity |
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March
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Food Science:
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April |
Parachutes Bridges |
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May |
Geoboard Challenge, Toothpick Challenge |
Teacher: Mrs. Jenna Myers
Time: 12:00-12:55pm
Price: $150 + $10 Supply fee / semester