STEM Education grades 6-9
Take STEM education to the next level with College & Career Ready Labs™. Engage students in an authentic problem-based learning experience as they discover their interests and aptitudes, along the pathway to postsecondary success.
"The students that have gone through our STEM labs, come to the high schools with the ability to think quicker, to solve problems, and to engage in conversations about the content."
- Dr. Carter DavidsonDirector of STEM Research and Development
Alhambra ESD
- Available in 30 Curriculum Areas
- Customizable Content
- Flexible 10-Day Schedule
- Hands-on Projects
- Available on Any Device, Any Time
- Two-Person Teams
- Career Exploration
- Design Briefs
"The program really lends itself to explain, with hands-on and innovation, integrity and creativity, things that students would not necessarily have had any kind of experience with in a traditional classroom."
- Lisa OganPrincipal
Cerro Villa Middle School
"My son loved the class so much and talked about it every day he came home from school. He's now at the University of Pittsburgh, in an engineering program, and I think it's really the result of how much he enjoyed the experiments in this lab, in middle school."
- Jen Schwartz
Audio Communications
Sound waves • sound transmission • analog vs. digital • radio broadcasting • news broadcasting • commercials • digital editing • sound effects • recording • production • podcasts • career planning
Stock No. 72-3538
Design & Marketing (NEW)
Elements and principles of design • design vs. marketing • design & selling psychology • color theory in design • interior design • concept walls • design in fashion • economics • marketing vs. advertising • market research principles • demand analysis • marketing strategies • product design • pricing & distribution • advertising strategies • global marketing • career planning
Stock No. 72-5501
Digital Manufacturing
3D printing • numbering systems • CNC • FDM Technology • 3D coordinate programming • the design process • prototyping • 3D printing application & exploration • career planning
Stock No. 72-3595
Digital Music
History of sound & recorded music • analog vs. digital • MIDI controllers • Mixcraft • virtual instruments • recording multiple tracks • loop mode • sound effects • sampling in digital music • career planning
Stock No. 72-3550
Electricity & Electronics
Electrical systems & components • resistance & continuity • magnetism • electromagnetism • potentiometers • DC series circuits • DC parallel circuits • Ohm’s Law • motors, generators & switches • career planning
Stock No. 72-3552
Energy & Power
Stirling Engines • forms of energy & conversions • engine systems • ignition systems • distance calculations • Mousetrap Racers • alternative power sources • mass, force & friction • career planning
Stock No. 72-3554
Environment & Ecology
Observing plant growth • energy systems • environmental impact • composition & characteristics of soil • soil nutrient cycles • pH testing • water & soil sample testing • packaging materials • the three Rs • career planning
Stock No. 72-3556
Flight Technology
History & future of rocketry/ flight systems • space exploration • aerodynamics • rocket design, construction & launching • center of gravity • flight technologies • principles of flight • career planning
Stock No. 72-3558
Home Maintenance Fundamentals (NEW)
Tools, terminology & safety • measurements • interior & exterior maintenance • basic repairs • prep & painting techniques • carpentry basics • home safety checklist • plumbing, electrical & HVAC basics • improving home efficiency • career planning
Stock No. 72-5504
HOME MAINTENANCE SYSTEMS (NEW)
Tools, terminology & safety • measurements •
plumbing • electrical • HVAC • energy efficiency •
estimation & budgeting • smart home technology •
home automation & security • weatherization
Stock No. 72-5526
Hospitality & Tourism Management (NEW)
Tourism geography • customer service • business math • hospitality law • accounting • convention marketing • hotel reservation systems • industry sectors • management • travel agent • economics • operations • safety, sanitation & emergency procedures • event planning • career planning
Stock No. 72-5505
Intro to Child Development (NEW)
Child development theories • principles of growth & development • newborns, toddlers, preschool & school-aged children • cognitive development • social-cultural influences • special needs • employment settings & qualifications • safety & sanitation procedures • staff & family relations • ethical & legal responsibilities • career planning
Stock No. 72-5506
Intro to Computer Science (NEW)
What is computer science? • history of computers • how computers work • information & data • binary numbers • logic statements & truth tables • software vs. hardware • the internet • basic programming • app design • web development • computational thinking • cybersecurity • ethics & societal impacts • career planning
Stock No. 72-5507
Intro to Culinary Arts (NEW)
Kitchen and food safety • kitchen tools and equipment • understanding recipes • measurement • food costing • plate presentation & garnishing • cooking methods • roles in a restaurant • front of house • back of house • restaurant types • menu planning • laws & regulations • customer service • green practices • sustainability • career planning
Stock No. 72-5500
Intro to Engineering & Design (NEW)
What is engineering? • history & innovation • design notebook • functions & disciplines • the design process • critical design review • technical communication • reverse engineering • spatial reasoning • ethics & case studies • societal impacts • career planning
Stock No. 72-5528
Intro to Health Science Careers (NEW)
History of healthcare • health science career pathways: biotechnology research & development• diagnostics • health informatics • support services • therapeutic services • communication skills • employability skills • teamwork • legal responsibilities • career planning
Stock No. 86-0550
Laser Technology
Laser light distribution • laser applications in industry & communication operations • refraction • laser innovations • laser sound transmission • internal reflection • mirrors • reflecting light & beam divergence • fiber optics • career planning
Stock No. 72-3562
Lifetime Nutrition & Wellness (NEW)
Wellness wheel assessment • physical wellness • intellectual wellness • occupational wellness • financial wellness • environmental wellness • spiritual wellness • nutrition & wellness connection • career cluster survey • volunteering • career planning
Stock No. 72-5502
Materials Processing
Safety procedures • manufacturing processes • injection molding • the design process • personal tool design • natural vs. manufactured materials • mold, cut & finish product designs • design & crafting using metal, wood & plastics • career planning
Stock No. 72-3564
Mechanisms
Mechanical systems • mechanical advantage • simple machines • classes of levers • gear trains & speed change • changing the direction of force • gear ratios • multiple speed reduction • sprocket & chains • friction reduction • impact of mechanical systems on technology • career planning
Stock No. 72-3566
Personal Finance (NEW)
Money & income • fixed vs. variable expenses • budgeting • goal setting • employment • wages & benefits • banking basics • roles within a bank • money management • lending • interest • risk management • insurance • personal vs. business taxes • financial planning • emergency funds • financial portfolios • savings & investments • the global economy & market • career planning
Stock No. 72-5503
Pneumatics
Principles of pneumatics • pressure & fluid power • Pascal’s Law • pneumatic graphic symbols • measuring & controlling airflow • cylinders • force, pressure & area • pneumatic applications in industrial environments • pros & cons of pneumatic systems • career planning
Stock No. 72-3568
Research & Development
Sketch, design & construct CO2 powered racers • specifications • force, mass, drag, turbulence & friction • thumbnail sketches & rough sketches • final designs & prototyping • the design process • weight, aerodynamics & alignment • vehicle safety & testing • digitally timed raceways • career planning
Stock No. 72-3570
Robotics
Lego Mindstorm • EV3 robot • robotic systems • programming robots • calculating wheel circumference • measuring distances • robot components • sensors • coordinate mapping • time vs. power • programming fields • career planning
Stock No. 72-3572
Structural Engineering
Structural systems • beam design, construction & testing • truss design, construction & testing • the design process • tension, compression, torsion, & shear • bridge designs • structural testing • career planning
Stock No. 72-3574
Video Production
History & future of video production • the design process • advertising research • green screen technology • storyboards & scripts • video production • assembling • editing • transitions • titles • sound effects • commercials • career planning
Stock No. 72-3576
Virtual Architecture
Architectural history • scale drawings • CAD program • floor plans • interior & exterior designs • landscape designs • sketching furniture • blueprints • virtual space • symbols • color schemes • career planning
Stock No. 72-3578
