(STEM) - “Little Scientists"- Adventures into STEM Wonders (Age 6-10)

TIME:  Tuesdays 3:30 - 4:00 PM (no class during school holidays or closure)

VENUE: Room 112, South Whidbey Community Center

TUITION: $100/MONTH  (inclusive of material fees)

Fees will be pro-rated if students join after class has started. 

Blast off into a world of ooey-gooey slime, explosive volcanoes, and whizzing balloon cars in this hands-on STEM extravaganza! This class is more than just about having some fun – it has been designed to build important skills needed for your child’s success in the 21 st century.

Each week, students will be introduced to a fun project that piques their curiosity, spark their imagination, and sharpen their problem-solving skills. Some examples:

• Craft your own slimy creations: From bouncing, bubbly slime to mesmerizing oobleck, mix up science with pure fun!
• Coding magic: train a “Robot Puppy" by entering the programing codes to create a series of      movements.
• Race your very own balloon  car: Engineer a super speedy racer fueled by air and watch it zoom past the competition.
• Turn milk into butter with just a shake and explore physics and chemistry in action!
• Create your own Snap Circuits to make Valentine cards and other cool applications
• Become a tower-building master with toilet paper rolls!
• And so much more!

TRAINING LITTLE SCIENTISTS: Teacher Ariel will guide students to create an age-appropriate “record-keeping” notebook– so that they can record their own observations, ask questions, develop hypotheses, analyze results, and reflect on their learning. This is a powerful method to encourage their observation skills, train their scientific mindset, and actively craft their understanding of science.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Ariel Starlight is a state-certified teacher with a Master of Arts in Teaching degree. She has endorsements in Health/Fitness, Art, and Middle Grades Mathematics, Middle Grades Humanities, and English Language Arts.

Ariel brings her unique skills and passion for teaching into any classroom. She aims to be flexible with shifting needs and continue to pursue additional endorsements and areas of expertise to be able to support students in many subject areas as needed and present an integrated interdisciplinary approach to any subject. Familiarity across many subject areas also is beneficial for collaborating on projects with other teachers to create engaging, high-impact work.

Ariel also has a deep commitment to her students and brings rich, diverse life experiences to her teaching to relate to and inspire students. She has a love of hands-on and discussion-based learning that allows the students to be active participants in their education.