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K-6 Classroom Special Events - Toy Building Adventures

Preview: "Earth & Sun" On-Demand Video Lesson 

 

Students have an out-of-this-world experience building magnetic models of the solar system while studying Rotation, Revolution, Day/Night, Seasons, Solar Years and Relative Distance/Size.

 

Grade:                   1-5

Length:                  60-90 minutes.
Group Size:           15-150 students.
Students need:     “Earth and Sun” Toymaker Kits, colored markers, crayons, scissors, tape

 

More Info:   Your  students will experience a fun-filled, hands-on toy-building adventure that directly supports and extends national science standards around the topic of Earth and Sun.

 

Professional toy inventor and nationally recognized educator Rick “Mister Toymaker” Hartman provides the  instruction with a Video-Guided lesson teeming with scientific surprises, entertaining demonstrations and informative content.

 

Your students will use simple materials like wood blocks, wheels and rubber bands to build two fascinating toys that demonstrate important concepts studied in classrooms. Topics like: rotation and revolution, patterns of day and night, solar years, relative size and distance and variables (for older students.)

 

Perfect for curriculum enhancement, "In-School Field Trips," and other special occasions, the "Light and Sound" workshop promises to be a "Best Day Ever" for students, teachers, and parent volunteers alike!

Earth & Sun On-Demand Workshop (1-5)

Rating is 5.0 out of five stars based on 8 reviews
  • More Classes. More Savings:

    Number of Students Price Per Student
    15-29 $20
    30-49 $19
    50-74 $18
    75-99 $17
    100+ $16

    *Minimum order:  15
     

     

    SELFPACK DISCOUNT
    Save an additional $2 per student when you recruit volunteers to sort bulk supplies into kits ahead of time.  A great way to involve parent and/or community members in your special event!   Enter discount code SELFPACK at Checkout.

Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
5.0 | 8 reviews
8 reviews

  • Garrick B, 5th Grade TeacherMay 23
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
    Awesome workshop!

    Awesome workshop! The students were so engaged and excited. Would love to have you come back next year. Thank you!

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  • Claire, 5th Grade TeacherMar 21
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
    5th grade LOVES the Toymaker!

    5th grade LOVES the Toymaker! Thanks for such a fun and enriching experience. Always a HUGE hit!

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  • Kayla Stoll, First Grade TeacherDec 05, 2022
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
    The whole first grade team had such a blast.

    The whole first grade team had such a blast. That was incredibly cool and applicable to our student learning. We'll plan for it again next year for sure.

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  • Deana James, 1st Grade TeacherFeb 03, 2022
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
    The kids had the best time!

    Excellent connection with our Spinning Earth curriculum. It’s amazing how much the activities apply to our content. And the kids have the best time. Thank you so much!

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  • Alicia Herron, 5th Grade TeacherNov 12, 2021
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
    Fantastic and Full of Fun!

    Fantastic and Full of Fun! The student were very motivated and excited to learn about Space and your project is still making them think about how it works, and how much they love it. It’s ‘watercooler’ talk! Thank you!

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As Low as $14 per Student!

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