Our Curriculum

Explore Our Weekly STEM Projects

Dive into hands-on activities that bring science, technology, engineering, and math to life for grades 3-5.

Biology & Engineering

Build a Mechanical Hand

Create a model hand to understand prosthetic design and biomechanics using simple materials.

Physics & Optics

Construct a Periscope

Learn about light reflection and refraction by building a simple periscope.

Frequently Asked Questions

Explore Our STEM Projects

Find answers to common questions about our hands-on STEM curriculum for grades 3-5.

What is the STEMsters curriculum?

Our curriculum offers weekly projects that teach core STEM principles through interactive activities.

How are projects structured?

Each project includes a hands-on activity, key concepts, and visual aids to enhance learning.

What skills will students gain?

Students will develop problem-solving, critical thinking, and design skills through engaging projects.

How can I get more information?

Contact us for detailed information about our curriculum and how it can benefit your students.

Our Programs

Hydrology
Astronomy
Geology
Chemistry
Coding
Engineering
Robotics
Genetics
Physics

Egg Drop

A engineering project that challenges kids to design a contraption able to protect an egg from being dropped above the ground using concepts of physics such as gravity and Newton's third law.

Clay Volcano

A chemistry project that demonstrates how acids and bases work to form reactions that mimic the way a volcano would erupt.

Spectroscope

A chemistry project that disperses the many different component colors made from unique elements and wavelengths in light that make its color.

Hydraulic Target

An engineering project that uses pressure from liquids to demonstrate how fluids act when in motion.

Bubble Machine

An engineering project where students use a sock, plastic bottle, and soap solution to design bubbles of different shapes and sizes. Through hands-on experimentation, they explore surface tension, air pressure, and the properties of liquids and gases.

Spinning Sculptures

An engineering project that challenges students to build a spinning sculpture using batteries, wire, magnets, and other simple materials. The activity introduces key concepts such as electromagnetism, magnetic poles, and how homopolar motors use conductors and magnets to produce motion such as spinning.

Vibrating Bottle Bots

An engineering project in which students create bottle bots using materials such as bottle caps, batteries, and vibration motors. The activity introduces key concepts including electric circuits, how vibration motors work, energy conservation, and the effects of surface friction on movement. Students apply these ideas along with their creativity to design and build simple, self-propelling robots.

Wind Powered Car

An engineering project that uses cardboard, straws, skewers, and bottle caps to construct a wind-powered car. The activity is grounded in foundational principles such as Newton's First Law of Motion and explores key concepts including friction, distance vs. displacement, and motion. Students apply these ideas to design and test a functional vehicle driven by wind energy.

Slingshot Rocket

An engineering project that demonstrates key concepts such as projectile motion, elastic potential energy, and force through the construction of a slingshot using popsicle sticks, rubber bands, and tape. Students explore how stored energy is converted into motion through simple design.

Marble Machine

An engineering project where students design and build a gravity-powered sorting machine to separate small and large marbles into two cups. This hands-on activity explores key  concepts such as gravity, gravitational potential energy, kinetic energy, and more, to create a functional system that uses only the force of gravity to sort objects by size.

Trigger Launcher

An engineering project where students design a trigger-based launcher using basic materials to explore key concepts such as trajectory, trigger mechanisms, projectile motion, and the relationship between work and force. Students apply these principles to build a functional launcher that demonstrates how certain factors influence motion.

Explosive Car

A project that combines engineering and science to explore concepts such as acids and bases, pressure, thrust, and Newton's Third Law of Motion. Students design and build an "explosive" car powered by a chemical reaction, using baking soda as a base to generate thrust.

Rubber Band Powered Car

This project combines science and basic math skills to create a rubber band-powered car. It introduces key concepts such as energy transformation, inertia, and friction, while reinforcing principles like Newton's Third Law of Motion. Students design and refine their vehicles, exploring how these concepts influence motion

The Best Part? Let them tell you.

The Best Part? Let Them Tell You.

Problem Solving

We encourage students to face challenges head-on during interactive STEM experiments, promoting critical thinking, resilience, and the ability to overcome obstacles.

Communication

Our projects emphasize teamwork, where students share ideas and communicate to create a supportive environment for understanding and finding innovative solutions.