Homeschool Stem Series

  • Gardening, General STEM
Land of Sky: 15 Overbrook Pl, Asheville, NC 28805, USA
Apr 25 2022
May 30 2022

Schedules

Week 1: News paper engineering (04/25/2022-04/25/2022) Registration closed

Week 1 Tuition
$50.00 USD
  • Mon10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Description

STEM Project: Build a chair that can hold your weight using only paper! Learn how simple structures when combined can make “weak” materials strong

Materials: News paper, dowels, masking tape

Garden Project: We'll plant spring bulbs in a pot that kids will bring home and watch grow into beautiful flowers


Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 02/01/2022 and ends on 04/25/2022

Restrictions

Participants must currently be 5 years or older.

Week 2: Toy dissection (05/02/2022-05/02/2022) Registration closed

Week 2 Tuition
$50.00 USD
  • Mon10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Description

STEM Project: Discover what makes a mechanical/electrical toy work by taking one apart and examining its internal parts. We will practice small hand tool use and basic electronics safety

Materials: Used toys, screw drivers, pliers, scissors

Garden Project: We'll plant different greens, lettuces & onions in pots to grow a Salad Garden at home


Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 02/01/2022 and ends on 05/02/2022

Restrictions

Participants must currently be 5 years or older.

Week 3: Build a Mechanical claw (05/09/2022-05/09/2022) Registration closed

Week 3 Tuition
$50.00 USD
  • Mon10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Description

STEM Project: In this class we will make fun useful grabbers using simple everyday materials. Learn to measure, cut and assemble a grabber then test its strength using various weights

Materials: Popsicle sticks, brads, markers, rulers, weights

Garden Project: We'll plant herbs in pots for home that will grow into a flavorful Tea Garden

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 02/01/2022 and ends on 05/09/2022

Restrictions

Participants must currently be 5 years or older.

Week 5: Rubber band cars (05/23/2022-05/23/2022) Registration closed

Week 5 Tuition
$50.00 USD
  • Mon10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Description

STEM Project: Test your design skills in this class by making a moving car that is powered by rubber bands. Cut, measure and assemble your car then race it against your friend’s designs

Materials: Large popsicle sticks, rubber bands, plastic bottle caps, wooden dowels, hot glue, markers

Garden Project: We'll use perennial herb plants that the bees & birds love to make a Pollinator Garden at home



Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 02/01/2022 and ends on 05/23/2022

Restrictions

Participants must currently be 5 years or older.

Week 6: Woodworking, art machines (05/30/2022-05/30/2022) Registration closed

Week 6 Tuition
$50.00 USD
  • Mon10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Description

STEM Project: Learn basic woodworking (measuring, cutting, sanding) while making a machine that can make art prints

Materials: Wood planks, nails, rubber bands, art paper, woodworking tools

Garden Project: Week we'll plant flowers in pots that will give fresh, cut flowers at home for months


Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 02/01/2022 and ends on 05/30/2022

Restrictions

Participants must currently be 5 years or older.

In-person location

Land of Sky: 15 Overbrook Pl, Asheville, NC 28805, USA

Description

Each day of our Homeschool STEM Series we'll have a different guided activity prepared by Christa Flores, our STEM teacher. Additionally, each week your child will plant a different 'garden' for home and every day we'll cook using fruits and vegetables.

 

Registration closed.