STEM Features & Pathways

open computing jobs in the U.S.

computer science graduates (2018)

of the required graduates needed

STEM Features

STEM is much more than its subject-specific acronym suggests. As you’ll see in our STEM products and services, STEM includes all subjects and fields that push an individual to be creative, design, problem solve, think critically, innovate, and communicate in real-world scenarios and with real-world problems. STEM experiences build abilities to either enter the workforce or enter college with foundational 21st-century skills and hands-on experiences needed to be contributing citizens in our rapidly advancing global economy.

  • PROJECT AND PROBLEM-BASED

    STEM activities involve project and problem-based learning. At the foundation for STEM education, these learning strategies focus on preparing students for life after school to address the complex challenges and problems in our world.

  • ESSENTIAL 21st-CENTURY SKILLS

    STEM experiences provide opportunities to develop 21st-century skills, also known as employability skills. The 4 C's (collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, and communication) are by far the most popular, however, there are more. We promote adaptability, confidence, problem-solving, curiosity, perseverance, active-listening, leadership, self-discipline, and self-regulation.

  • FUTURE PROOF

    STEM experiences provide students opportunities to learn how to learn. A 2017 Dell report predicts future employment will value in-the-moment learning and the ability to gain new knowledge higher than the knowledge people already have.

  • LEARN BY DOING

    STEM experiences involve doing and making in real-world environments and with real-world problems. Doing-based learning is essential in gaining knowledge and developing skills. Research by the ITEEA & FTEE found that 99% of STEM teachers say students learn better by doing. 94.5% of these teachers say that they would have their students do more activities in class if they had more time and resources.

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STEM Pathways

and suggested course sequences

Animation

Core Courses

  1. We recommend starting with 2 or 3 of these K-8th Academy courses.
  2. Choosing where to start is always up to the student. Encourage them to follow their interests.
  3. Consider the recommended ages for each course, but don’t let the age discourage students if they want to explore the course.
  4. Courses do not have to be taken in any particular order.

Intro to Computer Programing

Ages 8+

Financial Literacy for Youth

Ages 11+

INTRO TO DRAWING & ANIMATION

Ages 5-10

Creativity and Innovation

Ages 11+

Become A Trep


Ages 8-13

DIGITAL LITERACY


Ages 11+

Animation 1

  1. *These courses are part of the K-8th Academy.
  2. Remember, courses do not have to be taken in any particular order.

Adobe CC: Digital Art & Graphic Design

Ages 11+

adobe CC: Video production

Ages 11+

3D Design & Animation


Ages 11+

Animation 2

  1. *These courses are part of the K-8th Academy.
  2. Remember, courses do not have to be taken in any particular order.

video Game Design


Ages 11+

Animation 3

  1. **These courses are part of the 9th-12th Academy.
  2. Courses do not have to be taken in any particular order.

Video Games & E-Sports History

Ages 15+

ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR CERTIFICATION

Ages 15+

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CERTIFICATION

Ages 15+

Architecture & Construction

Core Courses

  1. We recommend starting with 2 or 3 of these K-8th Academy courses.
  2. Choosing where to start is always up to the student. Encourage them to follow their interests.
  3. Consider the recommended ages for each course, but don’t let the age discourage students if they want to explore the course.
  4. Courses do not have to be taken in any particular order.

Intro to Computer Programing

Ages 8+

Financial Literacy for Youth

Ages 11+

INTRO TO DRAWING & ANIMATION

Ages 5-10

Creativity and Innovation

Ages 11+

Become A Trep


Ages 8-13

DIGITAL LITERACY


Ages 11+

Architecture & Construction 1

  1. *These courses are part of the K-8th Academy.
  2. Remember, courses do not have to be taken in any particular order.

Intro to STEAM: Minecraft Edu.

Ages 8-14

3D Printing & Design


Ages 11+

Architecture & Construction 2

  1. **These courses are part of the 9th-12th Academy.
  2. Courses do not have to be taken in any particular order.

Internet of Things (IOT) and applications

Ages 15+

LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE CERT.

Ages 15+

Exploring Entrepreneurship

Ages 15+

Careers in Construction

Ages 15+

Business & Entrepreneurship

Core Courses

  1. We recommend starting with 2 or 3 of these K-8th Academy courses.
  2. Choosing where to start is always up to the student. Encourage them to follow their interests.
  3. Consider the recommended ages for each course, but don’t let the age discourage students if they want to explore the course.
  4. Courses do not have to be taken in any particular order.

Intro to Computer Programing

Ages 8+

Financial Literacy for Youth

Ages 11+

INTRO TO DRAWING & ANIMATION

Ages 5-10

Creativity and Innovation

Ages 11+

Become A Trep


Ages 8-13

DIGITAL LITERACY


Ages 11+

Business & Entrepreneur 1

  1. *These courses are part of the K-8th Academy.
  2. Remember, courses do not have to be taken in any particular order.

Digital Photography 1 or 2

Ages 5-14

Adobe CC: Digital Art & Graphic Design

Ages 11+

adobe CC: Video production

Ages 11+

Business & Entrepreneur 2

  1. **These courses are part of the 9th-12th Academy.
  2. Courses do not have to be taken in any particular order.

Exploring Entrepreneurship

Ages 15+

Internet of Things (IOT) and applications

Ages 15+

BLOCKCHAIN TECH. & APPLICATIONS

Ages 15+

Business & Entrepreneur 3

  1. **These courses are part of the 9th-12th Academy.
  2. Courses do not have to be taken in any particular order.

LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE CERT.

Ages 15+

ENTREPRENEURSHIP & SMALL BUSINESS CERt.

Ages 15+

Business & Entrepreneur 4

  1. **These courses are part of the 9th-12th Academy.
  2. Courses do not have to be taken in any particular order.

ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR CERTIFICATION

Ages 15+

ADOBE INDESIGN CERTIFICATION

Ages 15+

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CERTIFICATION

Ages 15+

Career Exploration

Core Courses

  1. We recommend starting with 2 or 3 of these K-8th Academy courses.
  2. Choosing where to start is always up to the student. Encourage them to follow their interests.
  3. Consider the recommended ages for each course, but don’t let the age discourage students if they want to explore the course.
  4. Courses do not have to be taken in any particular order.

Intro to Computer Programing

Ages 8+

Financial Literacy for Youth

Ages 11+

INTRO TO DRAWING & ANIMATION

Ages 5-10

Creativity and Innovation

Ages 11+

Become A Trep


Ages 8-13

DIGITAL LITERACY


Ages 11+

Career Exploration 1

  1. *These courses are part of the K-8th Academy.
  2. Remember, courses do not have to be taken in any particular order.

Digital Photography 1 or 2

Ages 5-14

video Game Design


Ages 11+

sound & audio mixing


Ages 11+

Career Exploration 2

  1. *These courses are part of the K-8th Academy.
  2. Remember, courses do not have to be taken in any particular order.

Adobe CC: Digital Art & Graphic Design

Ages 11+

adobe CC: Video production

Ages 11+

intro to Python Programming

Ages 11+

Career Exploration 3

  1. **These courses are part of the 9th-12th Academy.
  2. Courses do not have to be taken in any particular order.

Careers in Construction

Ages 15+

Careers & Tech. in healthcare

Ages 15+

INTRODUCTION TO DENTAL CAREERS

Ages 15+

Career Exploration 4

  1. **These courses are part of the 9th-12th Academy.
  2. Courses do not have to be taken in any particular order.

INTRODUCTION TO FINANCE CAREERS

Ages 15+

Exploring Entrepreneurship

Ages 15+

STEM-Related Certifications

Core Courses

  1. We recommend starting with 2 or 3 of these K-8th Academy courses.
  2. Choosing where to start is always up to the student. Encourage them to follow their interests.
  3. Consider the recommended ages for each course, but don’t let the age discourage students if they want to explore the course.
  4. Courses do not have to be taken in any particular order.

Intro to Computer Programing

Ages 8+

Financial Literacy for Youth

Ages 11+

INTRO TO DRAWING & ANIMATION

Ages 5-10

Creativity and Innovation

Ages 11+

Become A Trep


Ages 8-13

DIGITAL LITERACY


Ages 11+

Certifications 1

  1. **These courses are part of the 9th-12th Academy.
  2. Courses do not have to be taken in any particular order.

ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR CERTIFICATION

Ages 15+

ADOBE INDESIGN CERTIFICATION

Ages 15+

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CERTIFICATION

Ages 15+

Certifications 2

  1. **These courses are part of the 9th-12th Academy.
  2. Courses do not have to be taken in any particular order.

LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE CERT.

Ages 15+

ENTREPRENEURSHIP & SMALL BUSINESS CERt.

Ages 15+

Drone Pilot Certification

Ages 15+

Cybersecurity

Core Courses

  1. We recommend starting with 2 or 3 of these K-8th Academy courses.
  2. Choosing where to start is always up to the student. Encourage them to follow their interests.
  3. Consider the recommended ages for each course, but don’t let the age discourage students if they want to explore the course.
  4. Courses do not have to be taken in any particular order.

Intro to Computer Programing

Ages 8+

Financial Literacy for Youth

Ages 11+

INTRO TO DRAWING & ANIMATION

Ages 5-10

Creativity and Innovation

Ages 11+

Become A Trep


Ages 8-13

DIGITAL LITERACY


Ages 11+

Cybersecurity 2

  1. **These courses are part of the 9th-12th Academy.
  2. Courses do not have to be taken in any particular order.

BLOCKCHAIN TECH. AND APPLICATIONS

Ages 15+

VIRTUAL REALITY TECHNOLOGIES

Ages 15+

Internet of things (IoT) and applications

Ages 15+

Engineering & Robotics

Core Courses

  1. We recommend starting with 2 or 3 of these K-8th Academy courses.
  2. Choosing where to start is always up to the student. Encourage them to follow their interests.
  3. Consider the recommended ages for each course, but don’t let the age discourage students if they want to explore the course.
  4. Courses do not have to be taken in any particular order.

Intro to Computer Programing

Ages 8+

Financial Literacy for Youth

Ages 11+

INTRO TO DRAWING & ANIMATION

Ages 5-10

Creativity and Innovation

Ages 11+

Become A Trep


Ages 8-13

DIGITAL LITERACY


Ages 11+

Engineering & Robotics 1

  1. *These courses are part of the K-8th Academy.
  2. Remember, courses do not have to be taken in any particular order.

Intro to Electricity & Circuitry

Ages 5-8

Lego Early Engineering

Ages 5-8

Intro to Rocketry


Ages 5-8

Engineering & Robotics 2

  1. *These courses are part of the K-8th Academy.
  2. Remember, courses do not have to be taken in any particular order.

Intro to Lego Robotics WeDo 2.0

Ages 8-14

Lego Engineering Simple Machines

Ages 8-14

Intro to STEAM: Minecraft Edu.

Ages 8-14

Engineering & Robotics 3

  1. *These courses are part of the K-8th Academy.
  2. Remember, courses do not have to be taken in any particular order.

3D Printing & Design


Ages 11+

3D Design & Animation


Ages 11+

Engineering & Robotics 4

  1. **These courses are part of the 9th-12th Academy.
  2. Courses do not have to be taken in any particular order.

Internet of things (IoT) and applications

Ages 15+

VIRTUAL REALITY TECHNOLOGIES

Ages 15+

Intro to Robotics Technologies

Ages 15+

Engineering & Robotics 5

  1. **These courses are part of the 9th-12th Academy.
  2. Courses do not have to be taken in any particular order.

Exploring Entrepreneurship

Ages 15+

Future of artificial intelligence

Ages 15+

Intro to Wearable Technologies

Ages 15+

Engineering & Robotics 6

  1. **These courses are part of the 9th-12th Academy.
  2. Courses do not have to be taken in any particular order.

Intro to Tech. & Transportation

Ages 15+

Future of space exploration

Ages 15+

Finance & Marketing

Core Courses

  1. We recommend starting with 2 or 3 of these K-8th Academy courses.
  2. Choosing where to start is always up to the student. Encourage them to follow their interests.
  3. Consider the recommended ages for each course, but don’t let the age discourage students if they want to explore the course.
  4. Courses do not have to be taken in any particular order.

Intro to Computer Programing

Ages 8+

Financial Literacy for Youth

Ages 11+

INTRO TO DRAWING & ANIMATION

Ages 5-10

Creativity and Innovation

Ages 11+

Become A Trep


Ages 8-13

DIGITAL LITERACY


Ages 11+

Finance & Marketing 1

  1. **These courses are part of the 9th-12th Academy.
  2. Courses do not have to be taken in any particular order.

Bitcoin basics: The future of money

Ages 15+

BLOCKCHAIN TECH. AND APPLICATIONS

Ages 15+

ADOBE P.S., Ill., or InD. CERTification

Ages 15+

Finance & Marketing 2

  1. **These courses are part of the 9th-12th Academy.
  2. Courses do not have to be taken in any particular order.

INTRODUCTION TO FINANCE CAREERS

Ages 15+

ENTREPRENEURSHIP & SMALL BUSINESS CERt.

Ages 15+

Graphic Design & Art

Core Courses

  1. We recommend starting with 2 or 3 of these K-8th Academy courses.
  2. Choosing where to start is always up to the student. Encourage them to follow their interests.
  3. Consider the recommended ages for each course, but don’t let the age discourage students if they want to explore the course.
  4. Courses do not have to be taken in any particular order.

Intro to Computer Programing

Ages 8+

Financial Literacy for Youth

Ages 11+

INTRO TO DRAWING & ANIMATION

Ages 5-10

Creativity and Innovation

Ages 11+

Become A Trep


Ages 8-13

DIGITAL LITERACY


Ages 11+

Graphic Design & Art 1

  1. *These courses are part of the K-8th Academy.
  2. Remember, courses do not have to be taken in any particular order.

Digital Photography 1 or 2

Ages 5-14

Adobe CC: Digital Art & Graphic Design

Ages 11+

adobe CC: Video production

Ages 11+

Graphic Design & Art 2

  1. *These courses are part of the K-8th Academy.
  2. Remember, courses do not have to be taken in any particular order.

Intro to STEAM: Minecraft Edu.

Ages 8-14

3D Printing & Design


Ages 11+

3D Design & Animation


Ages 11+

Graphic Design & Art 3

  1. **These courses are part of the 9th-12th Academy.
  2. Courses do not have to be taken in any particular order.

ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR CERTIFICATION

Ages 15+

ADOBE INDESIGN CERTIFICATION

Ages 15+

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CERTIFICATION

Ages 15+

Graphic Design & Art 4

  1. **These courses are part of the 9th-12th Academy.
  2. Courses do not have to be taken in any particular order.

VIRTUAL REALITY TECHNOLOGIES

Ages 15+

Exploring Entrepreneurship

Ages 15+

ENTREPRENEURSHIP & SMALL BUSINESS CERt.

Ages 15+

Medical & Healthcare

Core Courses

  1. We recommend starting with 2 or 3 of these K-8th Academy courses.
  2. Choosing where to start is always up to the student. Encourage them to follow their interests.
  3. Consider the recommended ages for each course, but don’t let the age discourage students if they want to explore the course.
  4. Courses do not have to be taken in any particular order.

Intro to Computer Programing

Ages 8+

Financial Literacy for Youth

Ages 11+

INTRO TO DRAWING & ANIMATION

Ages 5-10

Creativity and Innovation

Ages 11+

Become A Trep


Ages 8-13

DIGITAL LITERACY


Ages 11+

Medical & Healthcare 1

  1. **These courses are part of the 9th-12th Academy.
  2. Courses do not have to be taken in any particular order.

Careers & Tech. in healthcare

Ages 15+

INTRODUCTION TO DENTAL CAREERS

Ages 15+

Intro to Wearable Technologies

Ages 15+

Multimedia Technology

Core Courses

  1. We recommend starting with 2 or 3 of these K-8th Academy courses.
  2. Choosing where to start is always up to the student. Encourage them to follow their interests.
  3. Consider the recommended ages for each course, but don’t let the age discourage students if they want to explore the course.
  4. Courses do not have to be taken in any particular order.

Intro to Computer Programing

Ages 8+

Financial Literacy for Youth

Ages 11+

INTRO TO DRAWING & ANIMATION

Ages 5-10

Creativity and Innovation

Ages 11+

Become A Trep


Ages 8-13

DIGITAL LITERACY


Ages 11+

Multimedia Technology 1

  1. *These courses are part of the K-8th Academy.
  2. Remember, courses do not have to be taken in any particular order.

Digital Photography 1 or 2

Ages 5-14

sound & audio mixing


Ages 11+

3D Design & Animation


Ages 11+

Multimedia Technology 2

  1. *These courses are part of the K-8th Academy.
  2. Remember, courses do not have to be taken in any particular order.

adobe CC: Video production

Ages 11+

Drone Videography


Ages 11+

Multimedia Technology 3

  1. **These courses are part of the 9th-12th Academy.
  2. Courses do not have to be taken in any particular order.

Drone Pilot Certification

Ages 15+

ENTREPRENEURSHIP & SMALL BUSINESS CERt.

Ages 15+

Video Games & E-Sports History

Ages 15+

Exploring Entrepreneurship

Ages 15+

Manufacturing

Core Courses

  1. We recommend starting with 2 or 3 of these K-8th Academy courses.
  2. Choosing where to start is always up to the student. Encourage them to follow their interests.
  3. Consider the recommended ages for each course, but don’t let the age discourage students if they want to explore the course.
  4. Courses do not have to be taken in any particular order.

Intro to Computer Programing

Ages 8+

Financial Literacy for Youth

Ages 11+

INTRO TO DRAWING & ANIMATION

Ages 5-10

Creativity and Innovation

Ages 11+

Become A Trep


Ages 8-13

DIGITAL LITERACY


Ages 11+

Manufacturing 1

  1. *These courses are part of the K-8th Academy.
  2. Remember, courses do not have to be taken in any particular order.

3D Printing & Design


Ages 11+

3D Design & Animation


Ages 11+

Manufacturing 2

  1. **These courses are part of the 9th-12th Academy.
  2. Courses do not have to be taken in any particular order.

Careers in Construction

Ages 15+

Intro to Robotics Technologies

Ages 15+

Internet of things (IoT) and applications

Ages 15+

Programming/Coding

Core Courses

  1. We recommend starting with 2 or 3 of these K-8th Academy courses.
  2. Choosing where to start is always up to the student. Encourage them to follow their interests.
  3. Consider the recommended ages for each course, but don’t let the age discourage students if they want to explore the course.
  4. Courses do not have to be taken in any particular order.

Intro to Computer Programing

Ages 8+

Financial Literacy for Youth

Ages 11+

INTRO TO DRAWING & ANIMATION

Ages 5-10

Creativity and Innovation

Ages 11+

Become A Trep


Ages 8-13

DIGITAL LITERACY


Ages 11+

Programming / Coding 1

  1. *These courses are part of the K-8th Academy.
  2. Remember, courses do not have to be taken in any particular order.

video Game Design


Ages 11+

Adobe CC: Digital Art & Graphic Design

Ages 11+

Intro to STEAM: Minecraft Edu.

Ages 8-14

Programming / Coding 2

  1. *These courses are part of the K-8th Academy.
  2. Remember, courses do not have to be taken in any particular order.

3D Printing & Design


Ages 11+

3D Design & Animation


Ages 11+

Programming / Coding 3

  1. **These courses are part of the 9th-12th Academy.
  2. Courses do not have to be taken in any particular order.

Internet of things (IoT) and applications

Ages 15+

BLOCKCHAIN TECH. AND APPLICATIONS

Ages 15+

Intro to Wearable Technologies

Ages 15+

Programming / Coding 4

  1. **These courses are part of the 9th-12th Academy.
  2. Courses do not have to be taken in any particular order.

VIRTUAL REALITY TECHNOLOGIES

Ages 15+

Intro to Robotics Technologies

Ages 15+

Exploring Entrepreneurship

Ages 15+

Programming / Coding 5

  1. **These courses are part of the 9th-12th Academy.
  2. Courses do not have to be taken in any particular order.

HISTORY AND FUTURE OF EDUCATION

Ages 15+

Future of artificial intelligence

Ages 15+

Smart City Technology

Ages 15+

Transportation Technologies

Core Courses

  1. We recommend starting with 2 or 3 of these K-8th Academy courses.
  2. Choosing where to start is always up to the student. Encourage them to follow their interests.
  3. Consider the recommended ages for each course, but don’t let the age discourage students if they want to explore the course.
  4. Courses do not have to be taken in any particular order.

Intro to Computer Programing

Ages 8+

Financial Literacy for Youth

Ages 11+

INTRO TO DRAWING & ANIMATION

Ages 5-10

Creativity and Innovation

Ages 11+

Become A Trep


Ages 8-13

DIGITAL LITERACY


Ages 11+

Transportation Technologies 1

  1. *These courses are part of the K-8th Academy.
  2. Remember, courses do not have to be taken in any particular order.

Intro to Rocketry


Ages 5-8

Drone Videography


Ages 11+

Transportation Technologies 2

  1. **These courses are part of the 9th-12th Academy.
  2. Courses do not have to be taken in any particular order.

Intro to Tech. & Transportation

Ages 15+

Intro to Robotics Technologies

Ages 15+

Internet of things (IoT) and applications

Ages 15+

Transportation Technologies 3

  1. **These courses are part of the 9th-12th Academy.
  2. Courses do not have to be taken in any particular order.

Future of space exploration

Ages 15+

Smart City Technology

Ages 15+

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