Computer Science

  • CA Computer Science: Resources to support California’s adoption of computer science standards
  • K-12 Computer Science Framework: Resources to better understand the national landscape of computer science
  • Scratch: Elementary programming site for students (ages 8-16)
  • ScratchJr: Elementary programming site for students (ages 5-7)
  • Tynker: Elementary programming site for students (ages 7 and up)

  • Code.org: Website to support educators, students, and families in learning how to code

Science and Engineering

  • Bozeman Science: Videos about science and engineering
  • CA Science Frameworks: California’s resources to support science education, including instructional segments
  • Engineering Design Process: Information and resources to support an engineering design process
  • NSTA: National Science Teaching Association
  • NGSS Hub: Supports for teaching science and engineering
  • NGSS Appendices: Additional resources to look more deeply at specific aspects of the California-adopted science standards
  • Phenomena: A list of phenomena by performance expectation to use with students
  • Wonder of Science: Free materials (CC BY-NC-SA) that focus on how to do inquiry

Integrated STEM Unit Planners

Pre-Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten

Kindergarten

1st Grade

2nd Grade

3rd Grade

4th Grade

5th Grade

6th Grade

  • Print a Pool
  • Build a Business Model
  • Create a Cooler
  • Create a Community

(Coming Spring 2023!)

7th Grade

  • Build a Bungee
  • Mold the Ice
  • Envision an Ecosystem
  • Save Our Smelt

(Coming Spring 2023!)

8th Grade

  • Figure a Flight
  • Calibrate a Collision
  • Engineer a Gene
  • Create a Cable

(Coming Spring 2023!)

Algebra I

  • Rig Up a Ramp
  • Package a Phone

(Coming Spring 2023!)

Algebra II

  • Plan a Pendulum
  • Set Up a Fire Alarm

(Coming Spring 2023!)

Geometry

  • Design a Windmill
  • Develop an Algorithm

(Coming Spring 2023!)

Biology

  • Build a Bioreactor
  • Model a Protein

(Coming Spring 2023!)

Chemistry

  • Create a Calorimeter
  • Model the Mitigation

(Coming Spring 2023!)

Physics

  • Design a Crash Cart
  • Build a Light Show

(Coming Spring 2023!)