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STEM Foundation (Ages 6-10)

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About This Course

Develop foundational science, technology, engineering, and math skills through engaging, age-appropriate activities that spark curiosity and build confidence in STEM learning. This interactive course uses games, experiments, and projects to introduce scientific thinking and problem-solving approaches.

Young learners explore basic scientific concepts through safe, fun experiments using household materials while developing observation skills, questioning techniques, and logical thinking. The program builds positive associations with STEM subjects while preparing students for more advanced learning.

What You'll Get

  • Foundational understanding of science, technology, engineering, and math concepts
  • Hands-on experience with safe, age-appropriate experiments and activities
  • Development of curiosity, observation skills, and scientific thinking
  • Confidence in STEM subjects that supports future academic success
  • Problem-solving approaches and collaboration skills through group projects

Who This is For?

  • Children ages 6-10 showing interest in how things work
  • Students who enjoy hands-on activities and building projects
  • Young learners who ask lots of questions about the world around them
  • Children whose parents want to supplement school STEM education
  • Students preparing for more advanced STEM learning in middle school

Requirements

  • Age 6-10 years with basic reading and writing skills for age level
  • Natural curiosity about science and technology concepts
  • Ability to follow safety instructions during hands-on activities
  • Parent or guardian support for at-home practice and projects
  • Access to common household materials for simple experiments

Curriculum

12 Sessions

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand what science is and how scientists work
  • Develop observation skills and scientific curiosity
  • Learn to ask good scientific questions

Workshop Content:

  • Introduction to science and scientific thinking
  • Observation games and exercises
  • Question formation and scientific wondering
  • Introduction to scientific tools (magnifying glass, measuring tools)
Learning Objectives:
  • Discover different types of living and non-living things
  • Learn about plants, animals, and their habitats
  • Practice outdoor exploration and nature observation

Workshop Content:

  • Living vs. non-living classification activities
  • Local plants and animals identification
  • Habitat exploration and mapping
  • Nature collection and documentation
 

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand basic machines and their functions
  • Learn about levers, pulleys, and inclined planes
  • Practice building and testing simple machines

Workshop Content:

  • Introduction to simple machines and their uses
  • Hands-on building with levers, pulleys, and ramps
  • Testing and comparing machine effectiveness
  • Finding simple machines in everyday objects

Learning Objectives:

  • Explore water cycle and weather patterns
  • Learn about different types of weather and measurement
  • Practice weather observation and prediction

Workshop Content:

  • Water cycle demonstration and activities
  • Weather observation tools and measurement
  • Cloud identification and weather prediction
  • Simple experiments with evaporation and condensation
 

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand basic concepts of force and motion
  • Learn about push, pull, and gravity
  • Practice predicting and testing motion

Workshop Content:

  • Introduction to forces: push, pull, friction, gravity
  • Motion experiments with balls, ramps, and toys
  • Prediction and testing of motion outcomes
  • Building and racing simple vehicles

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn how animals are adapted to their environments
  • Explore animal behaviors and survival strategies
  • Practice animal observation and documentation

Workshop Content:

  • Animal adaptation examples and activities
  • Survival strategy games and simulations
  • Animal behavior observation and recording
  • Design challenges: "If I were an animal…"
 

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand what plants need to grow and survive
  • Learn about different parts of plants and their functions
  • Practice growing and caring for plants

Workshop Content:

  • Plant parts and functions exploration
  • Plant growing experiments and activities
  • Seed germination and growth observation
  • Plant care and environmental needs
 

Learning Objectives:

  • Explore how sound and light work
  • Learn about vibration, volume, and brightness
  • Practice making and changing sounds and light

Workshop Content:

  • Sound production and vibration experiments
  • Musical instrument making and testing
  • Light sources and shadow activities
  • Color mixing and light experiments

Learning Objectives:

  • Discover patterns and numbers in nature
  • Practice counting, measuring, and comparing
  • Learn about shapes and patterns around us

Workshop Content:

  • Pattern recognition in nature and objects
  • Measurement activities using different tools
  • Shape identification and creation activities
  • Number games and counting challenges
 

Learning Objectives:

  • Explore how materials can change when mixed
  • Learn about safe experimentation
  • Practice observation and prediction skills

Workshop Content:

  • Safe mixing experiments with kitchen materials
  • Observation of chemical changes (color, texture, temperature)
  • Prediction and testing of mixing outcomes
  • Introduction to scientific method steps

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand how technology helps solve problems
  • Learn about inventions and inventors
  • Practice designing and building solutions

Workshop Content:

  • Introduction to technology and problem-solving
  • Famous inventions and inventors exploration
  • Design thinking activities for young minds
  • Building and testing simple inventions
 

Learning Objectives:

  • Review and celebrate scientific learning
  • Practice presenting scientific discoveries
  • Plan continued science exploration

Workshop Content:

  • Science learning celebration and review
  • Student presentation of favorite discoveries
  • Planning future science exploration activities
  • Creating personal science explorer kit
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This Course Include

  • Live Interactive Workshops
  • Practical Implementation Projects
  • Comprehensive Resource Library
  • Peer Learning Community
  • Expert Instructor Support

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