Curriculum and Professional Learning Library
The Kid Spark downloadable STEM-Maker Curriculum and online, on-demand professional learning modules make it possible for any caring educator to teach the program in any classroom, even with the youngest children. The elementary and middle school programs are especially effective at helping children to see themselves as critical thinkers and problem solvers. All Kid Spark Education curriculum follows a similar pattern, moving from convergent learning to divergent making.
Curriculum and Professional Learning
Elementary School Program
Everything you need to teach young children the fundamentals of STEM is right here.
Professional Learning Modules
Click on the plus signs to learn how to effectively teach the Kid Spark elementary (PK-5) school curriculum.
Curriculum
Click on the units below to view and download all corresponding lesson plans and teaching resources.
Phase 1
Foundational Fluencies
Educators mentor students to develop foundational capacities prerequisite to all STEM learning, like spatial reasoning, problem-solving, and symbolization. While many students learn these fluencies at home, this phase helps fill in critical gaps that may exist, especially for underserved students.
It's All About The Blocks (Available Early 2019)
I Am An Engineer! (Available Early 2019)
Is It Strong? (Available Early 2019)
Phase 2
STEM Fundamentals
Students begin exploring applied mathematics, mechanical engineering, and robotics. Students focus on intuitive concepts like how to make things strong and how to make things move. As a result, they gain confidence in their ability to use technology to design solutions to problems.
Engineering Basics
Mechanisms & Movement
Applied Mathematics (Available Early 2019)
Robotics 101
Robotics - Exploring Sensors
Curriculum and Professional Learning
Middle School Program
Everything you need to help your students gain the skills and confidence to persist in STEM is right here.
Professional Learning Modules
Click on the plus signs to learn how to effectively teach the Kid Spark middle (6-8) school curriculum.
Curriculum
Click on the units below to view and download all corresponding lesson plans and teaching resources.
Phase 1
Applications in Design & Engineering
Students build on what they’ve learned in the Elementary School program to explore STEM concepts from their everyday world, authoring with technology to solve problems and create new solutions. Projects focus on structural and mechanical engineering as well as remote control robotics.
Kid Spark Basics (Available Early 2019)
Simple Machines
Phase 2
Systems of Technology
Students learn to use multiple technologies to create system solutions. Explorations include mechanical and structural engineering, computer-aided design and 3D printing, programmable robotics, and integrated design challenges. These experiences help students increase their curiosity and confidence in STEM concepts.