STEM Curriculum
Grade: PRE-K
Unit
Topic
Books
Activities
Math
Science
Additional
Fall/Autumn Studies. Fall/Autumn Studies. Winter Studies.
Winter Studies.
Spring Studies.
Apples/Deciduous
Trees.
Pumpkins/Crops/
Farm animals
Liquids/Solids/
Evergreen trees/
Polar animals.
Liquids/
Polar animals.
Various- non-fiction,
fiction
Various-non-fiction,
fiction
Various-nonfiction
Various-nonfiction,
Solids/Pond
Animals/Transportation
Animals/
Things in motion.
Insects/
Dinosaurs/
Magnetics
Various-non-fiction, Various-non-fiction,.
Teacher facilitated.
Teacher facilitated.
Teacher
facilitated.
Teacher
facilitated.
Teacher
facilitated.
Teacher
facilitated.
Hands on exploration.
Per NAEYC
recommendations.
Hands on/
observational studies.
Per NSTA
recommendations.
Weather and
seasonal changes are
studied throughout the
year.
Hands on exploration. Hands on
exploration.
Hands on
exploration.
Hands on
exploration.
Hands on exploration.
Hands on/
observational
studies.
Hands on/
observational
studies.
Hands on/
observational
studies.
Hands on/
observational studies.
Instruction includes
teacher led
instruction/small
group
study/individual one
on one work/ center
based and individual
exploratory play.
Hands on/
observational
studies.
Spring Studies/Zoo
STEM Curriculum
Grade: Kindergarten
Unit
Curriculum
FOSS
Curriculum
PLTW
Curriculum
EIE
Theme: Our World
EARTH RESOURCES
WEATHER
ANIMALS
Wood/Paper
Trees
Animals 2x2
MOTION AND
STABILITY
EARTH AND
HUMAN ACTIVITY
Pushes and Pulls
Structures and
Functions
To get to the Other Side:
Designing Bridges
A Sticky Situation:
Designing
Science
Standards
K-ESS2-2- Earth's
Systems
K-ESS3-3- Earth and
Human Activity
K-2-ETS1-Engineering
design
K-PS3-1
K-ESS3-2
K-LS1-Structures
and processes
K-LS1-1
K-ESS2-2
K-ESS3-1- Earth and
Human Activity
K-LS1-Structures and
processes
K-PS2-1
K-PS2-2
PS2.A
PS2.B
ETS1.A
ETS1.B
ETS1.C
K-2-ETS1-1
K-2-ETS1-2
K-2-ETS1-3
K-ESS3-3
ESS3.C
ETS1.A
ETS1.B
ETS1.C
K-2-ETS1-1
K-2-ETS1-2
K-2-ETS1-3
Math
Standards
K.MD.A.2
MP.2
MP.4
K.CC.A
K.MD.A.1
K.MD.B.3
MP.2
MP.4
K.CC.A
K.MD.A.1
K.MD.B.3
K.MD.A.2
MP.2
K.MD.A.1
K.MD.A.2
1.MD.C.4
K.MD.A.1
K.MD.A.2
MP.2
MP.4
MP.5
K.CC
STEM Curriculum
Grade: First
Unit
Curriculum
FOSS
Curriculum
PLTW
Curriculum
EIE
Science
Standards
Math Standards
Theme: Habitats
STUDY OF EARTH'S PLACE
AND WEATHER
STUDY OF WAVES
AND THEIR
APPLICATIONS
Air and Weather
Light: Observing the Sun,
Moon, and Stars
Catching the Wind: Designing
Windmills
1-PS4-2
PS4.B
1-ESS1-1
1-ESS1-2
ESS1.A
ESS1.B
K-2-ETS1-1
K-2-ETS1-2
K-2-ETS1.3
ETS1.A
ETS1.B
ETS1.C
1.MD.A.1
1.MD.A.2
1.MD.C.4
1.MD.B.3
STUDY OF PLANTS
STUDY OF ANIMALS
New Plants
Light and Sound
Sounds Like Fun: Seeing
Animal Sounds
1-PS4-1
1-PS4-2
1-PS4-3
1-PS4-4
PS4.A
PS4.B
PS4.C
K-2-ETS1-1
K-2-ETS1-2
K-2-ETS1-3
ETS1.A
ETS1.B
ETS1.C
1.MD.A.1
1.MD.A.2
1.MD.C.4
Animal Adaptions
Designing Plant Packages
1-LS1-1
1-LS1-2
LS1.A
LS1.B
LS1.D
K-2-ETS1-1
K-2-ETS1-2
K-2-ETS1-3
1.MD.A.2
1.MD.C.4
1.NBT.B.2.A
1.NBT.B.2.B
1.NBT.B.2.C
1.NBT.B.3
1-LS1-1
1-LS1-2
LS1.A
LS1.B
LS1.D
K-2-ETS1-1
K-2-ETS1-2
K-2-ETS1-3
STEM Curriculum
Grade: Second
Theme: Surviving in Our World
Unit
FORMS AND FUNCTION
PROPERTIES OF MATTER
BUGS ARE THE BEST
Curriculum
FOSS
Curriculum
PLTW
Curriculum
EIE
Solids and Liquids
Pebbles, Sand and Silt
Insects
Form and Function
Properties of Matter
A Work in Progress:
Implementing a
play dough process
2-PS1-1
2-PS1-2
PS1.A
2 LS2-2
2 LS2.A
K-2ETS1-2
K-2ETS1-3
ET S1.A Defining and Delimiting
Engineering Problems
ET S1.B Developing Possible
Solutions
ET S1.C Optimizing the Design
Solution
2MD.D
MP.4
MP.5
Solid as a Rock:
Replicating an artifact
Science
Standards
Math
Standards
The Best of Bugs:
Designing Hand Pollinators
2-PS1-1
2-PS1-2
2-PS1-4
PS1.A
PS1.B
K-2ETS1-1
K-2-ETS1-2
K-2-ETS1-3
EST1.A
ETS1.B
ETS1.C
K-LS1A Structure and Function
K-LS1B Growth and Development of
Organisms
K-LS1C Organization for Matter and
Energy Flow in Organisms
K-LS1D Information Processing
2.MD.D.10
MP.4
MP.5
Measurement 2.MD
STEM Curriculum
Grade: Third Grade (Year 2)
Unit
Curriculum
FOSS
Curriculum
PLTW
Curriculum
EIE
STUDY OF
FLIGHT
Science of flight
Theme: Creation
MOTION AND
STABILITY
WHAT IS THAT
SOUND?
Physics of Sound
KEEP IT CLEAN!
STUDY OF
OCEAN LIFE
Structures of
Life (NEED)
LET'S MEASURE
Taking the
Plunge: Design
Submersibles
Just Passing Through:
Designing Model
Membranes
ETS1.A & B
3-LS1-1
3-LS3-1
3-LS3-2
Measurement
Forces and
Interactions
A Slick Solution:
Cleaning oil spills
Science
Standards
3-PS2-1 & 2
PS2-A & B
3-5 ETS1-3
ETS1.A & B
3-PS2-1-4
PS2.A & B
3-5 ETS1-1
3-5 ETS 1-2
3-5 ETS 1-3
ETS1.A & B
Math
Standards
MP2
MP5
3MD.B.4
MP2
MP5
3.MD.B.3
3-PS2-1
3-PS
ETS1A & B
ETS1.A & B
3-ESS3-1
ESS3-B
STEM Curriculum
Grade: Fourth Grade (Year 1)
Theme: Sea and Sky
WHAT IS ENERGY?
WHAT IS ENERGY?
LET'S INVENT!
DO YOU KNOW
HOW YOUR
BODY WORKS?
Electricity and Magnetism
Electricity and Magnetism
Ideas and Inventions
Human Body
Energy: Collisions
Energy: Conversions
Unit
Curriculum
FOSS
Curriculum
PLTW
Input/Output:
Computer systems
Input/Output: Human
Brain
No Bones about it;
Design Knee Braces
An Alarming Idea: Design Alarm
Circuits
Curriculum
EIE
Science
Standards
4-PS3-1
4-PS3-3
PS2.A & B
3-5 ETS1-1
3-5 ETS1-2
3-5 ETS1-3
4-PS3-1
4-PS3-2
4-PS3-3
4-PS3-4
PS2.A & B
3-5-ETS1-1
3-5 ETS1-2
3-5 ETS1-3
Math
Standards
4.OA.A.3
MP.4
MP.5
MP.4
MP.5
4-PS4
3-5-ETS1-1
3-5 ETS1-2
3-5 ETS1-3
4-LS1-1
4-LS1-2
LS1.A
LS1.D
3-5-ETS1-1
3-5 ETS1-2
3-5 ETS1-3
STEM Curriculum
Middle School Grades 5, 6, 7, & 8
* THEMES
5th Exploring
6th Growth
7th Complex Societies
8th
Survival
Science Units
5/6
Science Explorer
Prentice Hall
Year 1, 1st Tri
Nature of Science & Technology
Year 1, 2nd Tri
Astronomy
Year 1, 3rdt Tri
Motion, Forces, and Energy
Year 2, 1st Tri.
Chemical Building Blocks
Year 2, 2nd Tri.
Earth’s Waters
Year 2, 3rd Tri.
From Bacteria to Plants and Animals
Science Standards
LS2A Interdependent Relationships in
Ecosystems
LS2C Ecosystems Dynamics & Resilience
SS1A The Universe & It’s Stars
SS1B Earth & Solar Systems
SS1B History of Planet Earth
PS1B Force & Motions
PS3A Definition of Energy
PS3B Conservation of energy & energy transfer
PS3C Relationships between energy & forces
ESS2C Role of Water in Earth’s Surface Processes
ESS3C Human Impact on Earth’s Systems
Year 1, 2nd Tri
Electricity and Magnetism
LS1A Structure & Function
LS1B Growth & Development of Organisms
Year 2, 1st Tri.
Sound and Light
PS2B Types of interactions
PS3D Energy in Chemical Processes in
Everyday Life
Year 2, 2nd Tri.
Earth’s Changing Surface and Inside Earth
PS3C Relationships between Energy & Forces
PS4C Electromagnetic Radiation
Year 2, 3rdt Tri.
Human Body, Cells, and Heredity
ESS2D Weather & Climate
ESS3D Global Climate Change
PS4A Wave Properties
PS3A Definition of Energy
ESS2A Earth’s Material & Systems
PSS2B Plate Tectonics & Large-scale Systems
L3A Inheritance of Traits
LS4A Evidence of Common Ancestry
PS1A Structure and Properties of matter
PS 1B Chemical Reaction
Science Units
7/8
Science Explorer
Prentice Hall
Science Standards
Year 1, 1st Tri
Chemical Interactions
Year 1, 3rd Tri
Weather and Climate
STEM Curriculum
The following STEM units were created for collaborative, problem-based cross-curricular learning. The curriculum layout is designed to be used over multiple years and
incorporates the engineering design process by encouraging students to improve upon collaborative projects year after year. Several of the units provide the opportunity for students
to engage in new projects by grade level. Many of the units also have lessons that extend to lower grades. The “STEM Discovery Camp” is designed for 24 students to work on the
same unit at the same time. The other units will be used as rotating stations, aligned with the layout of the STEM lab (computers on the back wall). Furthermore, the middle school
teachers have identified several of the cross-curricular standards, including religion, social studies, language arts, music and the arts. We will continue add to the list as the
students progress through the units.
Engineering and Technology
Units
3 Doodler (M) (C)
http://www.stemfinity.com/3Doodler-Pen2?search=3%20doodler
Animation Studio (C)
http://www.stemfinity.com/Hue-Animation-StudioBundle?search=animation%20studio%20bundle
STEM Discovery Camp (C) (M)
http://www.stemfinity.com/Discover-STEM-Summer-Camp
Engineering and Science
Standards
MS-ETS1 Engineering Design
Thermal Energy Transfer MS-PS 3-3
Chemical Reactions and Heat Transfer MSPS 1-2,6
Synthetics and their impact on society MSPS 1-3
Theme Relation
MS-ETS1 Engineering Design
This kit can be used across all standards, Students can
create stop animation to animate any facet of the science
standards, such as erosion, the food chain, forces and
motion, the digestive system, interaction of earth and
science etc..
MS-ETS1 Engineering Design
This is a handheld tool that students use to
build 3d designs looking at the thermal energy
transfer from the pen to the synthetic material.
This can be used to create any 3D item relating
to the four themes.
Theme Relation
Students using Animation Studio will be asked to create
different stop animation that will be related to not only
the theme for the year but correlated to any of the core
standards.
MS ES, MS LS, MS PS,
This kit is designed to cover all science standards. It has 60
individual projects that correspond to all aspects of STEM. See
this site for examples of curriculum.
http://www.stemfinity.com/Discover-STEM-Summer-Camp
Theme Relation
This resource has so many different activities that relate to
each theme and are cross curricular to all aspects of core
learning.
Ex: Complex societies students will create a story
that looks at the interactions of whales and their
complexity of breeding grounds, vocal interaction
etc.. They will then create a report and deliver it via
stop animation.
Math Standards
6.G Solve real-world problems involving
area, surface area, and volume
5.MD.1 Measurement and Data
.G Solve real-world problems involving area, surface
area, and volume.
7.NS.1 Numbers Systems
5.NBT.1 Number & Operations in Base Ten
7.EE.1 Expressions & Equations
STEM Curriculum
Engineering & Technology
Unit
Science Standards
Math Standards
Engineer and Technology
Units
7.G Draw, construct, and describe
geometrical figures and describe the
relationships between them
7.RP.1 Ratio and Proportions Relationship
7.G Draw, construct, and describe geometrical figures
and describe the relationships between them
7.RP.1 Ratio and Proportions Relationship
5.MD. 1 Measurement and Data
7.G Solve real-world problems involving area, surface area,
and Ratios and Proportions
7.SP.1 Statistics and Probability
Functions
Horizon STEM Energy Box (C) (M)
http://www.stemfinity.com/Horizon-STEMEnergyBox?search=horizon%20STEM%20energy
%20box
Educational Robotic Kit: STEM Bundle (C) (M)
http://www.stemfinity.com/Educational-Robotic-KitSTEMBundle?search=educational%20robotic%20kit%20STE
M%20bundle
Being a Screenwriter: Developing and Writing a Screenplay (C)
http://www.stemfinity.com/Community-Learning/Being-aScreenwriter-Part-1-Generating-Ideas-for-a-Screenplay-6-8
MS-ETS1 Engineering Design
MS-PS 1 Matter and Interaction
MS-PS 2 Motion and Stability
MS-PS 3 Energy
MS-LS 4-4 Biological Evolution: Unity and
Diversity
MS ESS 3 Earth and Human Activity
MS-ETS1 Engineering Design
MS-PS2 Motion and Stability Forces and Interactions
MS-PS3 Energy
MS-ETS1 Engineering Design
MS-LS2 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics
MS-PS ESS1 Earth’s Place in the universe
MS-PS-ESS 3 Earth and Human Activity
This Kit will be used to research various topics across all
disciplines to develop a cohesive screenplay that is not limited
to science.
For example, students will research a planet and create a
civilization on that planet. That civilization will need to include
but not limited to, government, religion, housing structures,
sustainability, background props, impact on the planet etc.
Students will need to produce and act out their screenplay.
7.NS.1 Numbers Systems
5.NBT.1 Number & Operations
7.EE.1 Expressions & Equations
5.MD. 1 Measurement and Data
7.G Solve real-world problems involving
area, surface area, and Ratios and
Proportions
7.SP.1 Statistics and Probability
Functions
7.NS.1 Numbers Systems
5.NBT.1 Number & Operations in Base Ten
7.EE.1 Expressions & Equations
5.MD. 1 Measurement and Data
7.G Solve real-world problems involving area, surface
area, and Ratios and Proportions
7.SP.1 Statistics and Probability
Functions
Little Bits Space Kit (C) (M)
http://www.stemfinity.com/littleBits/littleBit
s-Space-Kit
Theme Relation
Little Bits Deluxe Kit (C) (M)
http://www.stemfinity.com/littleBits/littleBits-DeluxeKit
Theme Relation
This kit fits into all four themes in
different ways, in Exploration, we will
use it to explore space, Growth, we will
look at the growth of the universe, the
This kit is exploratory in nature. Students will
explore different aspects of circuitry. This kit allows
for growth from year to year, with the ability to
create more complex circuits, as they progress
http://www.stemfinity.com/Community-Learning/Being-aScreenwriter-Part-2-Writing-Your-Screenplay-6-8
Little Bits Synth Kit (C) (M)
http://www.stemfinity.com/littleBits/littleBits-SynthKit?limit=100
Theme Relation
This kit fits into all four themes in that students explore music.
They will research different aspects of music, they will look at
the growth of music across the ages and see how complex music
can be.
STEM Curriculum
growth of the space program etc. in
Complex Societies we will use this kit to
explore creating societies on other
planets, and for Survival, we will look at
surviving in space and what it takes to
live on a planet other than Earth, or in
space stations.
through the years. Students will be able to eventually
see how circuits allow for us to live in a complex and
developed world.
Engineering and Science
Standards
MS-ETS1 Engineering Design
MS-PS ESS1 Earth’s Place in the universe
MS-PS ESS2 Earth’s Systems
MS-PS-ESS 3 Earth and Human Activity
MS-ETS1 Engineering Design
MS-PS-2 -3 Motion and Stability Forces and
Interactions
MS-ETS1 Engineering Design
MS-PS4 Waves and Their Applications in Technologies for
Information Transfer
Math Standards
Umbrella Standards
7.NS.1 Numbers Systems
5.NBT.1 Number & Operations in Base Ten
7.EE.1 Expressions & Equations
5.MD. 1 Measurement and Data
7.G Solve real-world problems involving
area, surface area, and Ratios and
Proportions
7.SP.1 Statistics and Probability
7.NS.1 Numbers Systems
5.NBT.1 Number & Operations in Base Ten
7.EE.1 Expressions & Equations
5.MD. 1 Measurement and Data
7.G Solve real-world problems involving area, surface
area, and Ratios and Proportions
7.SP.1 Statistics and Probability
Functions
5.MD. 1 Measurement and Data
7.G Solve real-world problems involving area, surface area, and
Ratios and Proportions
Middle School STEM is: collaboration taught in an integrated fashion across all classroom subjects to prepare students to be innovative
stewards in the 21st century workplace.
The middle school already has a comprehensive science curriculum, Science Explorer, Prentice Hall. Supplemental materials take STEM
to a higher level. Supplemental materials have been selected with care to incorporate STEM into our entire curriculum, not just the science
curriculum. In the middle school students will experience STEM from a point-of-view unique to the higher grades. Students will not
experience it as a stand-alone lesson or unit—it is integrated across the entire curriculum.
These STEM materials give students the skills to focus on any of the major grade-level themes, while learning the integral skills that it takes
to work in the 21st C. By learning through these activities our students will gain an understanding of not only the learning goal, but what it is
like in the workplace—real-world applications/problems. These tasks allow students to identify real-world problems and come up with
innovative solutions. This will prepare students for the 21st century workplace. In the STEM lab students learn to work together. Sometimes
students are placed in mentoring groups where the older students are working with the younger ones teaching them how to complete a task.
STEM Curriculum
Other times students are working with classmates on a given task. All of these activities prepare students for the workplace where they will
be given tasks that require them to work with various people in collaboration. While in the STEM Lab students will be given a center with at
least one other peer. Students will be given a task that will have various assignments connected to the task. Students will then have a
specified amount of time to complete the task. Students will have a calendar that they will create with dates to turn-in various stages of the
given assignment. Once the assignment is completed students will be responsible for turning in a report documenting the progress of their
work for the kit or activity. Once this report is complete all students will be assigned to a new kit or activity. One student will move on to
the next activity/kit while another students stays back to teach the next group coming up. Once all groups have been taught the next activity,
they will rejoin their peer group and begin the new task or activity.