JASON Learning & STEM Minds — A Partnership to Revolutionize Access to STEM Education Nationwide in the USA
JASON Learning, a leading provider of STEM education resources, and STEM Minds, an organization dedicated to empowering students with hands-on STEM learning experiences, have joined forces to help more teachers and students access quality STEM resources.
As part of this partnership, STEM Minds’ content will now be available on the JASON Digital Platform. Together, JASON Learning & STEM Minds will revolutionize access to STEM education by making engaging, high-quality programs and resources accessible to students across the nation in the US.
This partnership will provide users with more technology resources to engage students in STEM learning, prepare the next generation for future careers in STEM fields, and equip them with the skills needed to thrive in a rapidly changing technological landscape.
“At STEM Minds, we are passionate about empowering students with hands-on learning experiences that foster creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, and more. By joining forces with JASON and integrating our cutting-edge STEM content into the JASON Digital Platform, we are expanding access to high-quality STEM resources and making learning engaging and accessible for students of all backgrounds.”
Anu BidaniFounder & CEO, STEM Minds
About STEM Minds
STEM Minds was founded in March 2016 based on a personal need identified by the founding partners, Anu and Yash Bidani. With aspirations to introduce their two bright boys to STEM-based learning and career opportunities, they knew they couldn’t leave it to the schools alone.
Anu recognized she could create unique STEM education programs for youth ages 4-18 to unlock their full potential. Beginning in the summer of 2016 with just a handful of students to now having reached more than 40,000+ students by 2020, Anu’s dream of empowering youth through STEM education has been made a reality.
The STEM Minds resources offer comprehensive, creative STEAM education courses that include a variety of arts-focused classes taught through a tech lens, supplementing our core STEM curriculum. Their on-demand course platform, STEAM Hub, blends technology, narrative writing, public speaking, photography, and videography to create a holistic learning experience.
With STEM Minds, students across North America are getting the hands-on, personalized STEM experiences they deserve from an expert team of licensed educators and STEM professionals. Students build their skills and confidence as they explore the amazing world of STEM.
STEM Minds Curricula
- Learning Foundations
- Coding
- Game Design
- Robotics
- Digital Art & Media
- Computer Science & Hardware
- Entrepreneurship
- Financial Literacy
- Environment & Climate
- Advanced STEM
Courses in this pathway will help students...
In the Learning Foundations Mastery Pathway, students will explore a range of basic skills related to language, math, and computers through courses that address the following learning goals:
- Understand the fundamentals of math and language
- Be able to use a computer independently to perform basic functions
- Understand the evolution of the world, society, and technology over the last hundred years
Computer skills matter now more than ever! Students will learn about the different parts of a computer and how they interact, how to navigate browsers, typing and keyboard skills, digital file systems and organization skills, and what do to when something goes wrong with your computer!
We will explore the history of the industrial revolutions and their impact on society across industry, culture, environment, and more as we discover the skills we need for success in the 4th Industrial Revolution.
Module 1: The 4th Industrial Revolution
Module 2: Technology & Industry
Module 3: Technology & Society
Module 4: Technology & the Environment
Module 5: Technology & Culture
Module 2: Technology & Industry
Module 3: Technology & Society
Module 4: Technology & the Environment
Module 5: Technology & Culture
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In the Coding Mastery Pathway students are able to explore a range of coding languages through courses that address the following learning goals:
- Understand the fundamental concepts of coding (e.g. sequence, conditionals, etc.) across a range of programming languages
- Be able to create a working program that meets desired specifications through “remixing” projects and the creation of unique projects
- Develop and use troubleshooting strategies to refine and iterate projects
- Understand the real-world applications of coding, related careers, and opportunities for personal growth through programming
In this course, students will learn to code as they create animated characters that really look like they’re moving, scenes and dialogue, and more as they explore the creative side of code with Scratch Jr.!
Module 1: Intro to Coding
Module 2: Scratch Jr. Basics
Module 3: Concurrent Events
Module 4: Advanced Blocks
Module 5: Project Feedback
Kodable makes learning to code so much fun! In this course, students will learn fundamental coding concepts and work through the Kodable platform to put their skills to the test as they complete a range of challenges.
Module 1: Intro to Coding
Module 2: Getting Started & Sequences
Module 3:Conditions
Module 4: Loops & Nested Events
Module 5: Functions
Module 6: Maze Creation
Developed by MIT, Scratch is an amazing coding platform that allows students to create digital animations and games. In this course, students will learn to code as they create animated characters that really look like they’re moving, scenes and dialogue, and even fully playable games as they explore the creative side of code!
Module 1: Intro to Coding
Module 2: Getting Started with Scratch
Module 3: Multiple Characters & Scenes
Module 4: Advanced Code Blocks
Module 5: Digital Story Submission
Module 6: Planning & Creating Game Sprites
Module 7: Main Character Movement
Module 8: Enemies & Collectibles
Module 9: New Levels
Module 10: Playtesting & Peer Feedback
Module 11: Final Submission
Module 12: Course Wrap Up
Want to get hands-on in the world of coding? In Coding with Micro:Bit students will learn to use the built-in LED screen, buttons, and sensors to create a variety of games and projects as they learn the fundamentals of this exciting technology!
Module 1: Intro to Computer Science
Module 2: Intro to Micro:Bit
Module 3: Using Buttons
Module 4: Using Loops
Module 5: Decision Making & Conditionals
Module 6: Using Accelerometer, Temperature & Light Sensors
Module 7: Communicating with the Radio
Module 8: Final Project
Module 9: Playtesting & Peer Feedback
Module 10: Course Wrap Up
Bonus Module: Using Pins & DIY Sensors
Learn the fundamentals of coding in one of the most popular programming languages around the world. With Python, students will explore new skills and exciting challenges to advance their understanding of computers and programming.
Module 1: Intro to Computer Science & Working with Print
Module 2: Using Variables
Module 3: Using Turtles & Libraries
Module 4: Using Inputs
Module 5: Using Conditionals
Module 6: For & While Loops
Module 7: Using Lists
Module 8: Using Functions
Module 9: Using Random
Module 10: Final Project & Planning
Module 11: Testing & Peer Feedback
Module 12: Course Wrap Up
Get hands-on experience with coding like never before with Arduino! Explore the applications of coding as you create exciting circuitry-based projects as you discover the relationship between the digital and physical worlds.
Module 1: Intro to Computer Science
Module 2: Intro to Arduino
Module 3: Using Buttons
Module 4: Using Loops
Module 5: RGB LEDs
Module 6: Servo Motors & Libraries
Module 7: Randomness
Module 8: Final Project
Module 9: Playtesting & Peer Feedback
Module 10: Course Wrap Up
Bonus Module: Using Potentiometers
Everyone has an idea for a great app, so why not learn how to turn that idea into a reality? Learn how to design your very own app prototype that you can download and use right on your phone! Learn about coding and programming, quality design, user experience, and user interface, and more as you go through the process of creating an app from the ground up.
Module 1: Intro to App Development
Module 2: Design Thinking
Module 3:Intro to Thunkable & Creating Great Home Pages
Module 4: Content Pages & User Input
Module 5: Artistry & Multimedia
Module 6: Advanced Design
Module 7: Testing & Peer Feedback
Module 8:Incorporating Feedback
Module 9: Pitching Your App
Module 10: Course Wrap Up
Have a website you love? It’s powered by HTML! In this course, students will explore this important programming language as they learn to create their own websites from scratch using HTML and CSS.
Module 1: Intro to Web Development
Module 2:HTML Basics
Module 3: CSS Basics
Module 4: Web Design & Advanced Tags
Module 5: Challenge 1
Module 6: Remix Challenge
Module 7: Fix This Page Challenge
Module 8: Design Thinking
Module 9: Final Project
Module 10: Testing & Peer Feedback
Module 11: Course Wrap Up
Learn the fundamentals of coding in one of hottest programming languages; Processing! This unique language combines coding with digital arts and is designed for non-programmers to learn the fundamentals of computer programming. Get ready to explore the creative side of code!
Module 1: Intro to Computer Science
Module 2: Intro to Processing
Module 3: Using Color and Generative Art
Module 4: Decision Making and Conditionals
Module 5: Using Loops
Module 6: Using Keyboard and Mouse Inputs
Module 7: Using External Media
Module 8: Intro to Final Project
Module 9: Testing & Peer Feedback
Module 10: Course Wrap Up
Get an introduction to Swift through Swift Playgrounds. Swift is a programming language developed by Apple to create apps for Apple’s products and software, from iOS to iPadOS, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple TV. Swift Playgrounds is an app that makes learning Swift more accessible through providing a series of puzzles that challenges the user to use Swift to overcome them while learning Swift in the process.
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In the Game Design Mastery Pathway, students are able to create a variety of fully playable video games through a range of courses that address the following learning goals:
- Understand the fundamental concepts of coding (e.g. sequence, conditionals, etc.) across a range of programming languages
- Be able to create a working video game that meets desired specifications through “remixing” projects and the creation of unique projects
- Develop and use troubleshooting strategies to refine and iterate projects
- Understand the real-world applications of game design, related careers, and opportunities for personal growth through game design
Using Bloxels, students will explore what it means to be a video game designer as they develop an engaging story, design their levels and characters, and program their game mechanics. This course will lead students through the entire process of creating a video game from the ground up.
Module 1: Intro to Video Game Design
Module 2: Design Thinking & Video Game Design
Module 3: Level Design
Module 4: Art Design &Animations
Module 5: Enemy Design
Module 6: Character Design
Module 7: Mid Background
Module 8: Background
Module 9: Music & Final Edits
Module 10: Playtesting & Peer Feedback
Module 11: Final Submission
Module 12: Course Wrap Up
Why just play video games when you can design one yourself? Using Flowlab, students will explore what it means to be a video game designer as they design their story and program their game mechanics. This course will lead students through the entire process of creating a video game from the ground up, leaving them with a fully playable and shareable video game to enjoy for years to come!
Module 1: Intro to Video Game Design
Module 2: Design Thinking & Video Game Design
Module 3: Creating Sprites
Module 4: Creating Animations
Module 5: Collision Part 1
Module 6: Collisions Part 2
Module 7: Creating Game Levels
Module 8: Additional Game Levels Part 2
Module 9: Playtesting & Peer Feedback
Module 10: Pitching Your Game
Module 11: Final Submission
Did you know your favorite video games are built with code? In this course, students will learn to create 5 fully-playable video games with MakeCode Arcade, all while learning the fundamentals of code. From retro-style blaster games to a fully functional multi-level platformer, students will explore how to combine creativity and coding to make the next hit video game!
Module 1: Chase Game
Module 2: Catch Game
Module 3: Blaster Game
Module 4: Maze Game
Module 5: Platformer Game Part 1
Module 6: Platformer Game Part 2
Module 7: Platformer Game Part 3
Module 8: Final Project
Module 9: Playtesting & Peer Feedback
Module 10: Course Wrap Up
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In the Robotics Design Mastery Pathway students are able to explore programming with several robots intended for elementary-aged students through a range of courses that address the following learning goals:
- Understand the fundamental concepts of coding (e.g., sequence, conditionals, etc.) across a range of programming languages
- Be able to write code to meet desired specifications and address real world constraints
- Develop and use troubleshooting strategies to refine and iterate projects
- Understand the real world applications of robotics, related careers, and opportunities for personal growth through robotics
Students will learn the fundamentals of coding and robotics with the Dash robot. Students will work through missions and challenges as they learn to troubleshoot their code and discover how coding and robotics is being used across the world!
Module 1: The World of Coding & Robotics
Module 2: Drive
Module 3: Look & Animations
Module 4: Wait
Module 5: Lights
Module 6: Repeat
Module 7: Sounds
Module 8: Function & Events
Module 9: Conditions
Module 10: Final Challenge
Module 11: Course Wrap Up
Students will learn the fundamentals of coding and robotics with the Sphero robot. Students will work through missions and challenges as they learn to troubleshoot their code and discover how coding and robotics is being used across the world!
Module 1: The World of Coding & Robotics
Module 2: Movement Basics
Module 3: Loops & Delays
Module 4: Lights & Sounds
Module 5: Operators & Comments
Module 6: Variables
Module 7: Functions
Module 8: Events
Module 9: Final Challenge
Module 10: Course Wrap Up
Students will learn the fundamentals of coding and robotics with the LEGO Ev3. Students will work through missions and challenges as they learn to troubleshoot their code and discover how coding and robotics is being used across the world!
Module 1: Intro to Coding & Robotics
Module 2: Intro to EV3 & Moving Straight
Module 3: Turning
Module 4: Medium Motor/Arm
Module 5: Loops, Wait & Brick Light
Module 6: Multitasking & Comments
Module 7: Touch Sensor
Module 8: Ultrasonic Sensor
Module 9: Color Sensor
Module 10: Gyro Sensor
Module 11: Final Challenge
Module 12: Course Wrap Up
Students will learn the fundamentals of coding and robotics with the LEGO Ev3. Students will work through missions and challenges as they learn to troubleshoot their code and discover how coding and robotics is being used across the world!
Module 1: Intro to Coding & Robotics
Module 2: Intro to EV3 & Moving Straight
Module 3: Turning
Module 4: Medium Motor/Arm
Module 5: Loops, Wait & Brick Light
Module 6: Multitasking & Comments
Module 7: Touch Sensor
Module 8: Ultrasonic Sensor
Module 9: Color Sensor
Module 10: Gyro Sensor
Module 11: Final Challenge
Module 12: Course Wrap Up
Students will learn the fundamentals of coding and robotics with the LEGO Spike Prime. Students will work through missions and challenges as they learn to troubleshoot their code and discover how coding and robotics is being used across the world!
Module 1: Intro to Coding & Robotics
Module 2: Intro to SPIKE & Moving Straight
Module 3: Turning
Module 4: Medium Motor/Arm
Module 5: Loops, Wait & Brick Light
Module 6: Multitasking & Comments
Module 7: Force Sensor
Module 8: Distance Sensor
Module 9: Color Sensor
Module 10: Gyro Sensor
Module 11: Final Challenge
Module 12: Course Wrap Up
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In the Digital Art & Media Mastery Pathway, students explore a variety of arts-based courses and create a range of projects that address the following learning goals:
- Understand the elements and principles of art and design
- Be able to create a range of creative projects that incorporate fundamental art and design concepts
- Refine and iterate projects over time with feedback
- Understand the real world applications of digital art and media, related careers, and opportunities for personal growth through digital art and media
Computer design technologies are impacting so many industries and are revolutionizing the way we create. In this course, students will explore a range of 2D design technologies, including graphic design, designing for CNC mills, vinyl cutters, laser cutters, and more!
Module 1: Intro to 2D Design
Module 2: Graphic Design Part 1
Module 3: Graphic Design Part 2
Module 4: CNC Machines
Module 5: Laser Cutting
Module 6: Vinyl Cutting
Module 7: Animation
Module 8: Final Project
Module 9: Peer Feedback
Module 10: Course Wrap Up
Explore the world of 3D Design as you discover the fundamentals of this exciting technology. From just getting started to advanced design techniques, students will explore a variety of projects in 3 dimensions designed to test their skills and showcase their creativity!
Module 1: Let’s Get Started
Module 2: Intro to 3D Design
Module 3: Design Thinking Part 1
Module 4: Intro to TinkerCad
Module 5: Design Thinking Part 2
Module 6: Layered Shapes
Module 7: Hollow Shapes
Module 8: Moving Parts
Module 9: Interlocking Parts
Module 10: Building Your 3D Project
Module 11: Project Feedback
Module 12: Project Resubmission
We know you already love Minecraft™, so let’s take our learning to the next level! Students will explore the different roles required to develop an interactive story in the world of Minecraft™ so we can learn more about key STEM areas like design thinking, coding, and more!
Module 1: Minecraft Basics/Controls
Module 2: Narrative Arcs
Module 3: Building Your Story Setting
Module 4: World Management
Module 5: Story Elements with Minecraft
Module 6: Adding NPCs/Narrators/Dialogue
Module 7: Using Redstone
Module 8: Playtesting & Peer Feedback
Module 9: Final Submission
Module 10: Course Wrap Up
Explore the intersection of art and STEM to take your creativity to the next level! Students will explore the world of electronic music as they create their own original compositions. Discover how computers are shaping the world of art and music! No previous experience with music or music theory is required.
Module 1: Intro to Computer Music
Module 2: Melody
Module 3: Harmony
Module 4: Song Form & Structure
Module 5: Rhythm
Module 6: Texture
Module 7: Timbre
Module 8: Using Synth & Sound Effects
Module 9: Conditions
Module 10: Peer Feedback
Module 11: Course Wrap Up
Love cartoons, Disney, and Pixar? Students will learn to create their own 2D animated shorts as they explore the principles of animation and storytelling. Throughout the course, students will get hands-on with a range of film and animation projects to put their new skills to the test!
Module 1: Intro to Animation
Module 2: Intro to Wick Editor
Module 3: Anticipation & Staging
Module 4: Slow-in & Slow-out
Module 5: Follow Through & Overlapping Action
Module 6: Arc & Timing
Module 7: Straight Ahead & Pose to Pose
Module 8: Secondary Action & Solid Drawing
Module 9: Design Thinking & Storyboarding
Module 10: Final Project
Module 11: Peer Feedback
Module 12: Course Wrap Up
Module 1: Intro to Cameras
Module 2: Focal Point & the Rule of Thirds
Module 3: Design Elements Part 1
Module 4: Design Elements Part 2
Module 5: Angles & Perspective
Module 6: Lighting
Module 7: Stop Motion Animation Part 1
Module 8: Stop Motion Animation Part 2
Module 9: Final Project
Module 10: Peer Feedback
Module 11: Course Wrap Up
Module 2: Focal Point & the Rule of Thirds
Module 3: Design Elements Part 1
Module 4: Design Elements Part 2
Module 5: Angles & Perspective
Module 6: Lighting
Module 7: Stop Motion Animation Part 1
Module 8: Stop Motion Animation Part 2
Module 9: Final Project
Module 10: Peer Feedback
Module 11: Course Wrap Up
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In the Computer Science & Hardware Pathway, students will explore a range of core concepts and projects that address the following learning goals:
- Understand the fundamental workings of computers and their parts
- Analyze and display data in a variety of contexts
- Understand the core principles. of cybersecurity and digital citizenship and apply them in everyday computer use
- Understand the real world applications of computer science, related careers, and opportunities for personal growth through computer science
Ready to take your first steps into the world of computer science? In this course, students will learn about the physical parts of a computer, the basics of software, inputs to outputs, troubleshooting strategies, and more!
Module 1: Intro to Computers & Networks
Module 2: Computers & Troubleshooting
Module 3: Excel Basics
Module 4: Excel Formulas
Module 5: Sorting & Filtering in Excel
Module 6: Pivot Tables & Charts
Ready to take your first steps into the world of computer science? In this course, students will learn about the physical parts of a computer, the basics of software, inputs to outputs, troubleshooting strategies, and more!
Module 1: Intro to Computers & Networks
Module 2: Computers & Troubleshooting
Module 3: Excel Basics
Module 4: Excel Formulas
Module 5: Sorting & Filtering in Excel
Module 6: Pivot Tables & Charts
Ready to take your first steps into the world of computer science? In this course, students will learn about the physical parts of a computer, the basics of software, inputs to outputs, troubleshooting strategies, and more!
Module 1: Intro to Computers & Networks
Module 2: Computers & Troubleshooting
Module 3: Excel Basics
Module 4: Excel Formulas
Module 5: Sorting & Filtering in Excel
Module 6: Pivot Tables & Charts
Learn about digital citizenship in the era of the internet. From the basics of cybersecurity, how to stay safe online, to proper digital etiquette, students will learn everything they need to know about how to be a positive digital citizen.
Module 1: Computers & Us
Module 2: Is It Kind?
Module 3: Is It Safe?
Module 4: Is It Healthy?
Module 5: Is It True?
Learn about digital citizenship in the era of the internet. From the basics of cybersecurity, how to stay safe online, to proper digital etiquette, students will learn everything they need to know about how to be a positive digital citizen.
Module 1: Computers & Us
Module 2: Is It Kind?
Module 3: Is It Safe?
Module 4: Is It Healthy?
Module 5: Is It True?
Learn about digital citizenship in the era of the internet. From the basics of cybersecurity, how to stay safe online, to proper digital etiquette, students will learn everything they need to know about how to be a positive digital citizen.
Module 1: Computers & Us
Module 2: Is It Kind?
Module 3: Is It Safe?
Module 4: Is It Healthy?
Module 5: Is It True?
Learn about how data is stored, retrieved and can be visualized with charts, graphs, and much more. Students will explore the power of data for pattern recognition, computational inference, and transformation.
Module 1: What is Data?
Module 2: Collecting Data
Module 3: Representing Data
Module 4: Patterns in Data
Learn about how data is stored, retrieved and can be visualized with charts, graphs and much more. Students will explore the power of data for pattern recognition, computational inference and transformation.
Module 1: What is Data?
Module 2: Collecting Data
Module 3: Representing Data
Module 4: Patterns in Data
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In the Entrepreneurship Mastery Pathway, students will explore a range of skills and concepts across the world of communication, design thinking, and business through courses that address the following learning goals:
- Understand the fundamental concepts of design thinking and audience
- Be able to create ideas and prototypes that meet desired specifications for an intended audience/user
- Understand the principles of business and communication to develop and communicate ideas
- Understand the real world applications of entrepreneurship, related careers, and opportunities for personal growth through entrepreneurship
In this course, students learn about the design thinking process, from empathizing with the audience to defining a point of view based on user needs. The journey takes them through ideation, prototyping, and testing a solution. Inclusion and accessibility in product design is also referenced.
Module 1: Intro to Design Thinking
Module 2: Empathy in Design Thinking
Module 3: The Ask Stage
Module 4: Imagine Part 1
Module 5: Imagine Part 2
Module 6: The Planning Stage
Module 7: The Create Stage
Module 8: The Improve Stage
Communication is the key to success! In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of public speaking as they work towards their final project, their first TED Talk. Students will choose their idea worth sharing and use the skills and strategies they have learned to present in a TED Talk-style presentation as they boost their confidence, share their ideas, and make their voices heard!
Module 1: The Secret to Great Public Speaking
Module 2: Understanding Your Audience
Module 3: Developing An Idea
Module 4: Script-Writing Part 1
Module 5: Script-Writing Part 2
Module 6: Visuals and Slide Decks
Module 7: Body Language
Module 8: Final Project
Module 9: Peer Feedback
Module 10: Course Wrap Up
Got an idea that could change the world? In this course, students will explore the fundamentals of business and entrepreneurship as they take an idea from seed to launch. Along the way, students will explore key strategies, including design thinking, business canvassing, persona creation, marketing, and more!
Module 1: Intro to Entrepreneurship
Module 2: Skills & Characteristics
Module 3: Goods & Services
Module 4: Needs vs. Wants
Module 5: Design Thinking
Module 6: Market Research
Module 7: Feasibility
Module 8: Ethics, Permits, & Social Responsibility
Module 9: Marketing
Module 10: Final Project
Module 11: Peer Feedback & Project Update
Module 12: Course Wrap Up
eSports is quickly becoming one of the most popular career options for today’s youth. In this course, students will use gaming to encourage the promotion of social skills, use strategic and critical thinking to develop plans and solutions in and out of a game, learn about managing success and failure, and more!
Module 1: Creating an eSports Team
Module 2: Teams & Branding
Module 3: Streaming & Content Creation
Module 4: Health in eSports
Module 5: Coaching in eSports
Module 6: Video On Demand and Player Feedback
Module 7: Game Design for eSports
Module 8: The Technology for eSports
Module 9: eSports Events
Module 10: Careers in eSports
Module 11: Course Wrap Up
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In the Financial Literacy Mastery Pathway, students will explore a range of skills and concepts across the world of financial literacy, money, savings, credit/loans, and more through courses that address the following learning goals:
- Understand the fundamental concepts of money and finances
- Be able to use financial literacy to meet the needs of themselves and their communities
- Understand the real-world applications and impacts of financial literacy and opportunities for personal growth
Students will learn about the basics of financial literacy, from how money works, to creating a budget, to understanding the basics of borrowing and credit cards.
Module 1: Financial Decision Making
Module 2: Income & Careers
Module 3: Budgeting & Spending
Module 4: Credit & Borrowing
Module 5: Future Planning
Module 6: Consumer Awareness & Civic Engagement
Students will learn about the basics of financial literacy, from how money works, to creating a budget, to understanding the basics of borrowing and credit cards.
Module 1: Personal Finances Part 1
Module 2: Personal Finances Part 2
Module 3: Credit & Borrowing
Module 4: Consumer Awareness
Module 5: Technology & Finance
Module 6: Civic Engagement
Module 7: Finance & Entrepreneurship Part 1
Module 8: Finance & Entrepreneurship Part 2
Courses in this pathway will help students...
In the Environmental Mastery Pathway, students will explore a range of skills and concepts across the world of environmental ethics, stewardship, conservation, and green technology through courses that address the following learning goals:
- Understand the fundamental concepts of environmental advocacy, stewardship, conservation, and sustainability
- Be able to create ideas and prototypes that meet the needs of communities across the globe
- Understand the real-world applications of environmental tech, related careers, and opportunities for personal growth through stewardship and sustainability
Students will learn about how technological advancements impact the environment and what humans need to consider to create a sustainable future for all.
Courses in this pathway will help students...
In the Advanced STEM Mastery Pathway, students are able to explore a range of advanced STEM topics through courses that address the following learning goals:
- Understand the fundamental concepts of computers and computer engineering, artificial intelligence, and machine learning
- Be able to use advanced coding languages and concepts to create working programs that meet desired specifications
- Develop and use troubleshooting strategies to refine and iterate projects
- Understand the real world applications of various advanced STEM technologies, related careers, and opportunities for personal growth through technology
Ready to take your first steps into the world of computer science? In this course, students will learn about the physical parts of a computer, the basics of software, inputs to outputs, troubleshooting strategies, and more!
Module 1: History of Computing
Module 2: Hardware
Module 3: Software
Module 4: Networks, Visualization, and Cloud Computing
Module 5: Security
Module 6: Hardware, Software, and Network Troubleshooting
Module 7: Final Project
Learn about digital citizenship in the era of the internet. From the basics of cybersecurity, how to stay safe online, to proper digital etiquette, students will learn everything they need to know about how to be a positive digital citizen.
Module 1: What is Cybersecurity?
Module 2: Balancing Security & Usability
Module 3: Malware & Attacks
Module 4: Principals of Digital Citizenship
Module 5: Computers & Culture
Module 6: Digital Law & Ethics
Learn about how data is stored, retrieved and can be visualized with charts, graphs, and much more. Students will explore the power of data for pattern recognition, computational inference, and transformation.
Module 1: Introduction to Data
Module 2: Data Acquisition and Cleaning
Module 3: Data Visualization
Module 4: Data Relationships
Module 5: Business Intelligence
Module 6: Industry & Tools
Module 7: Final Project
This course will take students through the concept of artificial intelligence using computational power. Students will design an AI-based game and demonstrate the understanding and application of AI concepts.
Module 1: What is Artificial Intelligence?
Module 2: Types of AI
Module 3: Ethics & AI
Module 4: Tic Tac Toe with AI
Module 5: Final Project
In this course, students will learn about the power of machine learning using data pattern recognition. They will design an machine learning application to demonstrate how data can be transformed into powerful outputs with the power of computing.
Module 1: What is Machine Learning?
Module 2: Intro to Python
Module 3: Python Data Structures & Algorithms
Module 4: ML in Python with Libraries
Module 5: Neural Networks
Module 6: Industry Applications of Machine Learning
Module 7: Final Project
The course will teach students about the power of data and the tools available to harness intelligence from data. Different tools and applications will be discussed, and students will build their own examples of big data.
Module 1: Intro to Big Data
Module 2: Scientific Method in Big Data
Module 3: Statistics for Big Data
Module 4: Data Sets
Module 5: Data Visualization
This course combines the power of coding and hardware to show how sensors can be used for powerful action. Students will program sensors to show how devices can communicate with the power of IOT.
Module 1: Intro to IOT
Module 2: Foundations of AWS
Module 3: AWS IOT Core
Module 4: Deploying IOT
Module 5: Managing IOT Deployments
Module 6: Technical and Societal Changes
In this course, students learn about types of networks, network devices, communication protocols, and how devices communicate with each other. Security in networks will also be discussed as students build a client-server game to apply their skills.
Module 1: What is a Network?
Module 2: Types of Network Devices
Module 3: Network Topologies
Module 4: Network Communications
Module 5: Network Performance
Module 6: Network Security
Module 7: Final Project
In this course, students will learn about cybersecurity and cryptography. From the basics of cryptography to a deep understanding of security breaches and threats to exploring how hacking has changed the digital world, students will build a deep understanding of this critical topic.
Module 1: What is Cryptography?
Module 2: Block-Based Ciphers
Module 3: Hash Functions
Module 4: Rainbow Tables
Module 5: Password Security & Salting
Module 6: Hash Collisions Attacks
Module 7: Final Project
In this course, students will learn how networks, databases, and security come together to create a trusted application called the Blockchain. We will touch on applications of blockchain and practice the concepts using a simulator.
Module 1: What is Blockchain?
Module 2: Ethereum and Bitcoin
Module 3: Smart Contracts
Module 4: Trust Essentials
Module 5: Decentralized Apps
Module 6: FinTech
Module 7: Final Project
eSports is quickly becoming one of the most popular career options for today’s youth. In this course, students will use gaming to encourage the promotion of social skills, use strategic and critical thinking to develop plans and solutions in and out of a game, learn about managing success and failure, and more!
Module 1: Creating an eSports Team
Module 2: Teams & Branding
Module 3: Streaming & Content Creation
Module 4: Health in eSports
Module 5: Coaching in eSports
Module 6: Video On Demand and Player Feedback
Module 7: Game Design for eSports
Module 8: The Technology for eSports
Module 9: eSports Events
Module 10: Careers in eSports
Module 11: Course Wrap Up
Learn the fundamentals of coding with Java. This programming language is used by developers around the world to create apps, websites, and more. With Java, students will explore new skills and hands-on challenges to advance their understanding of computers and programming.
Module 1: Intro to Computer Science
Module 2: Console Outputs
Module 3: Variables & Calculations
Module 4: User Input & Interactive Programs
Module 5: Selection Structures (Conditionals)
Module 6: Repetition Structures (Loops)
Module 7: Arrays
Module 8: Using Random Numbers
Module 9: Functions
Module 10: Final Project
Module 11: Peer Feedback
Module 12: Course Wrap Up
Learn the fundamentals of coding with Java. This programming language is used by developers around the world to create apps, websites, and more. With Java, students will explore new skills and hands-on challenges to advance their understanding of computers and programming.
Module 1: Intro to Computer Science
Module 2: Intro to Java
Module 3: Decision-Making & Conditionals
Module 4: Switch Case Conditionals
Module 5: Using Loops
Module 6: Object-Oriented Programming
Module 7: Graphical User Interface
Module 8: Keyboard Controls and Interactivity
Module 9: Intro to the Final Project
Module 10: Testing & Peer Feedback
Module 11: Course Wrap Up
Ever wondered how some of your favorite games are made? Now’s your chance to learn how to program games with one of the industry’s most popular tools; Unity! Gain hands-on experience in the Unity editor as you build your very own 2D or 3D game. Learn about important game development concepts like how to create objects, components, collisions, and more.
Module 1: Intro to Video Game Design
Module 2: Design Thinking & Game Development
Module 3: Game Objects & Components
Module 4: Scripting
Module 5: Collisions & Triggers
Module 6: Creating Challenge (Lock & Key Puzzles)
Module 7: Creating Challenge (Hazards)
Module 8: Textures, Materials & Animations
Module 9: Game Menus & UI
Module 10: Life Counters & Other Menus
Module 11: Playtesting & Peer Feedback
Module 12: Final Submission
In this course, students will learn about data storage and retrieval using SQL. Students will design database queries and apply their skills in building a functional database as they explore the fundamentals of data and databases.
Module 1: Intro to Databases
Module 2: Relational Model of Databases
Module 3: Normalization
Module 4: CRUD
Module 5: WHERE
Module 6: Auxillary SELECT
Module 7: JOINS
Module 8: Subqueries
Module 9: User Privilege
Module 10: Course Wrap Up
STEM Minds Curriculum Bundles
In these Introductory Mastery Pathway Bundles, students have the opportunity to explore everything the world of STEM has to offer. Our mastery-based learning pathways provide options for students to level up their learning and dive deeper into specific areas of STEM.
Let’s learn a new language: the language of coding! To put it simply, coding is the language that computers speak. In order for us humans to be able to use computers to their full potential, we need to learn how to code. With our Beginner Coding Mastery Pathway, you will learn the fundamentals of programming and explore a range of programming languages!
This bundle includes:
- Coding with Scratch
- Coding with Micro:Bit
- Coding with Arduino
- Web Development
- App Development
Computers are everywhere these days, so it’s important to understand how they work! In our Computer Science & Hardware Mastery Pathway, we will explore a range of key concepts, including cybersecurity, digital citizenship, the internal workings of computers, data analysis, and more. Get ready to become a computer genius!
This bundle includes:
- Computer Skills
- Introduction to Computers & Computer Science
- Cybersecurity & Digital Citizenship
- Data Analysis
- Coding with Kodable
Computers are everywhere these days, so it’s important to understand how they work! In our Computer Science & Hardware Mastery Pathway, we will explore a range of key concepts, including cybersecurity, digital citizenship, the internal workings of computers, data analysis, and more. Get ready to become a computer genius!
This bundle includes:
- Computer Skills
- Introduction to Computers & Computer Science
- Cybersecurity & Digital Citizenship
- Coding with Micro:Bit
**COMING SOON!**
Computers are everywhere these days, so it’s important to understand how they work! In our Computer Science & Hardware Mastery Pathway, we will explore a range of key concepts, including cybersecurity, digital citizenship, the internal workings of computers, data analysis, and more. Get ready to become a computer genius!
This bundle includes:
- History of Technology
- Introduction to Computers & Computer Science
- Cybersecurity & Digital Citizenship
- Computer Skills
- Coding with Micro:Bit
Put the “A” in STEAM with our Digital Art & Media Mastery Pathway. Students will explore the intersection of technology, design, and creativity through a range of courses that help students discover how they can leverage technology to express themselves and shape the world around them.
This bundle includes:
- 3D Design
- Computer Music
- Film & Photography
- 2D Design
- Animation
Calling all future leaders, game changers, and problem solvers! In our Entrepreneurship Mastery Pathway, you will build the skills you need for success in the 21st century as you explore design thinking, business, communication, and more. Get ready to change the world!
This bundle includes:
- Public Speaking
- Young Entrepreneurs
- Introduction to eSports
- App Development
- 3D Design
It’s never too early to get started with STEM, so start your fearless learning journey with our Junior Mastery Pathway! Explore the best of the world of STEM as you dive into robotics, game design, coding, and more with courses designed specifically for our youngest learners.
This bundle includes:
- Coding with Kodable
- Coding with Scratch Jr.
- Video Game Design with Bloxels
- Robotics with Dash
- Computer Skills
Calling all future engineers and roboticists! Robotics is the ultimate real-world application of coding that challenges students to combine their programming skills with real-life problem-solving. In our Robotics Mastery Pathway, you will get hands-on experience with programming and robotics through a challenge-based approach with a variety of different robots and tools.
This bundle includes:
- Robotics with Sphero
- Robotics with Dash
- Robotics with LEGO™ EV3
- Coding with Micro:Bit
- Coding with Arduino
We all love to play video games, so let’s learn to create our own! From coding, art and design, storytelling and communication, and more, there is a lot that goes into creating an awesome game. In our Game Design Mastery Pathway, you will learn to create fully playable video games with a range of software, whether you are a newbie game creator or are ready to turn pro. Get ready to become the next big thing in gaming!
This bundle includes:
- Video Game Design with Bloxels
- Video Game Design with FlowLab
- Video Game Design with MakeCode Arcade
- Storytelling with Minecraft™
- Computer Music
In these Advanced Mastery Pathway Bundles, students have the opportunity to explore everything the world of STEM has to offer. Our mastery-based learning pathways provide options for students to level up their learning and dive deeper into specific areas of STEM.
Technology is everywhere, but do we really understand it? From AI, cybersecurity, cryptography, big data, blockchain, and more, these advanced STEM topics can be a challenge to untangle. In our Advanced STEM Mastery Pathway, you will get hands-on experience with the future of tech and level up your learning.
This bundle includes:
- Introduction to Blockchain
- Introduction to Cryptography
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
- Introduction to Machine Learning
- Big Data
Technology is everywhere, but do we really understand it? From networks, databases, IOT, and more, these advanced STEM topics can be a challenge to untangle. In our Advanced STEM Mastery Pathway, you will get hands-on experience with the future of tech and level up your learning.
This bundle includes:
- Computer Skills
- Introduction to Computers & Computer Science
- Cybersecurity & Digital Citizenship
- Data Analysis
- Coding with Kodable
Let’s learn a new language: the language of coding! To put it simply, coding is the language that computers speak. In order for us humans to be able to use computers to their full potential, we need to learn how to code. With our Advanced Coding Mastery Pathway, you will expand your knowledge of coding and explore a range of text-based programming languages!
This bundle includes:
- Coding with Python
- Coding with C++
- Coding with Java
- Coding with Processing
- Video Game Design with Unity
Technology is everywhere, but do we really understand it? From AI, cybersecurity, cryptography, big data, blockchain, and more, these advanced STEM topics can be a challenge to untangle. In our Advanced STEM Mastery Pathway, you will get hands-on experience with the future of tech and level up your learning.
This bundle includes:
- Cryptography
- Cybersecurity
- Network
- Databases
- Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning
Computers are everywhere these days, so it’s important to understand how they work! In our Computer Science & Hardware Mastery Pathway, we will explore a range of key concepts, including cybersecurity, digital citizenship, the internal workings of computers, data analysis, and more. Get ready to become a computer genius!
This bundle includes:
- History of Technology
- Introduction to Computers & Computer Science
- Cybersecurity & Digital Citizenship
- Data Analysis
- Coding with Python
Regardless of where their journeys take them, today’s youth must be aware of the changes our planet is undergoing and be ready to champion efforts to fight climate change. In the Environmental Mastery Pathway, you will learn about the intersection of STEM and the environment while building crucial skills such as innovation, design thinking, creativity, technology competencies, and more!
This bundle includes:
- Introduction to the Environment & Technology
- Environmental Design
- Green Technology
- Environmental Ethics
- AI & the Environment
- Microplastics
- BioTech
**COMING SOON!**
We all love to play video games, so let’s learn to create our own! From coding, art and design, storytelling and communication, and more, there is a lot that goes into creating an awesome game. In our Game Design Mastery Pathway, you will learn to create fully playable video games with a range of software, whether you are a newbie game creator or are ready to turn pro. Get ready to become the next big thing in gaming!
This bundle includes:
- Video Game Design with Unity
- Introduction to eSports
- Video Game Design with MakeCode Arcade
- Video Game Design with FlowLab (Intermediate)
- Video Game Design with Bloxels
Technology is everywhere, but do we really understand it? From AI, cybersecurity, cryptography, big data, blockchain, and more, these advanced STEM topics can be a challenge to untangle. In our Advanced STEM Mastery Pathway, you will get hands-on experience with the future of tech and level up your learning.
This bundle includes:
- Coding with Arduino
- 3D Design
- 2D Design
- Coding with Micro:Bit
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