STEM Lessons & Challenges Grades 1 - 6
$25.00
$20.00
per hour
Duration:
2 hours
STEM LESSONS AND CHALLENGES
Make your brain grow with Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Skills at Hillsboro Learning Center!
Þ Choose any enrichment STEM Class;
Þ Gather your friends, or join ours, for some hands-on learning fun;
Þ Text Sherri at Hillsboro Learning Center at 253-298-9236 to coordinate a day and time to attend that fits your individual daily schedule;
Þ Cost is dependent on number of students who enroll to attend each chosen class;
Þ Each class is 2 to 3 hours;
GRADE 1:
Earth Science Challenges:
o Making Shade: Sunlight and Shadows
o Natural Homes: Natural Resources
Physical Life Science Challenges:
o Bird Feeder: Animal Needs
o Insect Catcher: Studying Insects
o Joey Pouch: Adult Animals Caring for Offspring
o Tool from Nature: Biomimicry
Life Science Challenges:
o Tower: Structural Engineering (Balance)
o Maraca Music: Vibrations and Sound
o Strong Roofs: Forces on Shapes
o Telephone: Sound Waves
o Soft Landing: Gravity and Energy
o Bridge: Structural Engineering (Stability)
o Marble Roller Coaster: Force and Motion
o Sailboat: Wind Power
o Play Structures: Push and Pull Forces
GRADE 2:
Earth Science Challenges:
o Erosion Barrier: Erosion and Weathering
o Water Garden Raft: Floods and Growing Plants
o Moon Shovel: The Moon and Simple Machines
o Weatherproof House: Hurricanes and Properties of Building Materials
o Mountain Water System: The Effects of Water Movement
Physical Science Challenges:
o Fast Sleds: Force, Motion, and Friction
o Strong Building: Structural Engineering for Earthquakes
o Zip Line: Force, Gravity, and Friction
o Pinball Machine: Simple Machines
o Hot Box: changes in Matter
o Magnetic Car: Magnetism
Life Science Challenges:
o Shin Guards: Human Bones and Energy Absorption
o Bee Nest Box: Bee Habitats
o Seed Carrier: Seed Dispersal
o Greenhouse: Plant Needs and Heat Energy
GRADE 3:
Earth Science Challenges:
o Dams: Structural Engineering (Materials)
o Anemometer: Atmosphere
Physical Science Challenges:
o Airplane: Air Resistance
o Card Tower: Structural Engineering (balance)
o Catapult: Potential Energy
o Helmet: Properties of Materials (protection)
o Mini-Fridge: Thermal Energy
o Cargo Ship: Buoyancy
o Racetrack Ramp: Traction and Acceleration
o Egg Carrier: Forces Affecting Motion
o Windmill: Energy Conversion
Life Science Challenges:
o Blubber Glove: Insulation (Keeping Cold Out)
o Bird Nest: Properties of Materials (Structure)
o Spider Web: Structural
o Hibernation Station: Insulation (Keeping Heat In)
GRADE 4:
Earth Science Challenges:
o Aqueduct: Structural Engineering (Irrigation)
o Thermometer: Heat Transfer
o Magnetic Swing: Magnetism
o Water Filter: Filtration
Physical Science Challenges:
o Cantilever Shelf: Structural Engineering (Support)
o Storm Shelter: Structural Engineering (Protection)
o Shoe Design: Traction
o Skyscraper: Structural Engineering (Height)
o Seed Launcher: Potential Energy
o Paddle Boat: Water Resistance
o Parachute: Motion/Air Resistance
o Roller Coaster Track: Potential Energy/Momentum
o Box Alarm: Circuit Connection
Life Sciences:
o Bird Feeder: Usability
o Stethoscope: Sound Amplification
GRADE 5:
Earth Science Challenges:
o Oil Spill Boom: Buoyancy/Properties of Oil
o Solar-Heated Faucet: Solar Energy/Heat Absorption
o Compass: Magnetism
Physical Science Challenges:
o Balanced Sculpture: Equilibrium
o Coin Sorter: Simple Machines (Inclined Plane)
o Bungee Cord Drop: Stresses on Materials
o Supported Bridge: Structural Engineering (Strength)
o Remote-Control Game: Compound Machines (hoist)
o Stomp Rocket: Air Pressure
o Rubber Band Car: Potential & Kinetic Energy
o Marimba: Sound Energy
o Balloon Popper: Compound Machines (Rube Goldberg Device)
o Ball Tosser: Trajectory and Force
Life Science Challenges:
o Mousetrap: Simple Machines (Wheel & Axle, Inclined Plane)
o Helping Hand: Biomechanics/Simple Machines (Lever)
GRADE 6:
Earth Science Challenges:
o Floating Wharf: Tides/Buoyancy
o Solar Oven: Solar Energy/Heat Transfer
o Submarine: Buoyancy/Ballast
Physical Science Challenges:
o String Instrument: Sound Energy (Pitch)
o Ski Lift: Simple Machines (Pulley)
o Veggie Ball: Force/Motion/Durability
o Soundproof Box: Sound Energy (Absorption)
o Siphon: Suction
o Light Sculpture: Conducting Electricity
o Lifting Crane: Simple Machines (Lever/Pulley)
o Sound Amplifier: Sound Energy (Amplification)
o Balloon Buggy: Force/Motion/Energy
o Projector: Optics
o Water Lifter: Simple Machines (Screw)
Life Science Challenges:
o Egg-Laying Box: Simple Machines (Inclined Plane)
Have Any Questions or Comments?
We are excited to hear from you and help your student achieve academic success. Our experienced tutors are dedicated to building confidence and providing a strong foundation for future learning. Let's work together to help your student excel in school and beyond!
We are located at the Faber Building, through an exterior entrance, on the corner of SE 3rd Ave. and Washington St. We are kiddie corner from the Max Transit Center in the heart of historic downtown Hillsboro.
Convenient parking is available on-site!
If the front lot is full, there is also parking behind our building in the back lot or along 3rd Ave.