60 Seconds or Less Camp

• Grades: 6-8
• Number of Students: Up to 30
• Contact Hours: 12+
• Lesson Plan Sample PDF

Students channel their inner competitive spirit to complete a set of 60 second challenges that enforce specific STEM principles with each activity. From rolling marbles over tape to explain energy conservation, to understanding air pressure by making cups fly, students use everyday items to demonstrate their knowledge. Each lesson builds on existing subjects and requires more complex solutions and critical thinking skills, making its completion that much more rewarding.

Activities in the 60 Seconds or Less Camp allow students to understand real-world applications of different STEM principles and experiment with them in fun and engaging ways. Remember, the challenges become harder as you go. When students complete the final goal they will be true STEM champions!

The 60 Seconds or Less Camp includes all of the curriculum and materials needed for summer camps, after-school environments, and classroom enrichment time.

Includes:

• Curriculum for 12 activities. Each activity can accommodate a 1 hour segment, or can be adjusted for different time blocks
• 60 Seconds or Less Instructor Manual
• Camp background information
• Collaboration and discussion tips
• Lesson extensions for differentiation
• Activity and assessment materials
• Materials list to complete camp

Lesson Titles:

1. Start Your Timers
2. The Wind Blows
3. Rolling Along
4. Forks and Spoons
5. In and Over
6. Ready, Aim, Fire!
7. How Fast Can You Move?
8. Can You Fly?
9. Blowing In The Wind
10. Which Way Will It Go?
11. It Makes Sense
12. You Up For A Challenge?

• Materials List
• Schedule of Activities
• Topic Background Information & Vocabulary
• Step-By-Step Activity Instructions
• Opening & Closing Discussion Questions
• Extension Activities

Materials Included:

• Sterilite tub (25 gal) - 1
• #2 pencils (pack of 12) - 4
• Ziploc bags (1 gal) - 8
• Balloons - 75
• Bath mats - 8
• Standard playing cards - 26
• Wooden clothes pins - 25
• Craft sticks - 300
• Plastic cups 16 pack (16 oz) - 11
• Wooden dowels (24" x 5/16") - 5
• Dry erase markers - 11
• Dry erase pockets - 10
• Feathers - 16
• Headbands - 5
• Plastic horseshoes - 30
• Marbles (20 pack) - 8
• Metal washers - 80
• Nerf Vortex Discs - 15
• Raw penne noodles (1 lb) - 1
• Raw spaghetti noodles (1 lb) - 1
• Pencil sharpeners - 5
• Ping pong balls - 125
• Plastic eggs - 20
• Popcorn tubs - 5
• Rubber bands - 250
• Plastic ruler (12")
• Scissors - 1
• Plastic spoons - 50
• Stopwatches - 10
• String (450 ft) - 1
• Double-sided tape - 1
• Masking tape (60 yds) - 5
• Plastic trash cans - 5
• 60 Seconds or Less Camp Instructor guide
• 60 Seconds or Less Camp Challenge Guide and KWL - 30
• Full set of student pages- 130 

Note: Due to production time, this item typically ships 2-3 weeks after receipt of the order. During peak season, April-June, lead time is around 6 weeks. Please plan and order accordingly.