Garlough: Engineering for Kids Junior STEM Club Session 1 (Grades: K-4)

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197 Youth Enrichment School Year 25-26

Calling all future engineers! It’s time to develop your critical thinking, problem solving and collaboration skills through engineering disciplines.

Jump into an exciting new school year with all-new lessons! Whether you're a new or returning student, the Engineering For Kids Jr. Engineering/STEM Club offers hands-on, engaging activities each week to spark curiosity and creativity. Students will explore engineering concepts while developing essential 21st-century skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork—building confidence to tackle challenges in and out of the classroom.

Fall Session 1 Lessons:

Order may vary:

Jr Environmental Engineering Fall Homes	Students will learn about some different ways animals prepare for winter and will use the Engineering Design Process to design a den that keeps an animal safe in the winter.
Jr Construction Engineering Corn Maze	Students will use the Engineering Design Process to design and build a corn maze with a start, a finish, and a path that connects them
Jr Acoustic Engineering Kazoo	Students will experiment with sound and make their own kazoo
Jr Structural Engineering Fall Harvest	Students will learn how scarecrows are used to protect food that is growing and will use the Engineering Design Process to design a scarecrow that can stand up to fall weather