Download a printable version of all 2023-2024 STEM Scale-Up ProgramsPrograms Available on the 2023-2024 STEM Scale-Up Program Menu:* Codelicious Computer Science CurriculumDescription: Computer science that builds fluency in procedural, computational and problem-solving skills while also learning the fundamentals of digital citizenship and safety. Grade Level: K-6 (view standards) For Settings: In school and out of school Contact: Whitney Dove, Coder Kids, Inc., wdove@codelicious.com
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* Daily Math Fluency CentersDescription: Targeted instructional kits use Math Talks and Number Strings to build numeracy skills in students who are struggling with core number concepts. Grade Level: K-5 (view standards) For Settings: In school and out of school Contact: Rashonda Carroll, hand2mind, Inc., rcarroll@hand2mind.com
Informational Webinar: Monday, February 6, 2023 at 4:00 PM (Register) Website | Fact Sheet |
* Discover DronesDescription: Prepare students for emerging drone careers with lessons in engineering, iterative design and applied science that encourage collaborative learning. Grade Level: 7-12 For Settings: In school and out of school Contact: Michelle Victor, PCS Education Systems, Inc., michelle@edventures.com
Informational Webinar: Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 4:00 PM (Register) Website | Fact Sheet |
* Innovate-IT Description: Inquiry-based learning and curriculum to form an Innovate-IT club. The clubs use the program's curriculum and activities to guide students in any or all of these tree venues: robotics, game design, and cyber defense (cybersecurity). Grade Level: 9-12 (Standards listed on the Fact Sheet) For Settings: In school and out of school Contact: Lindsay Foster, Iowa State University, lfoster@iastate.edu Website | Fact Sheet |
* Ioponics Description: An aquaponics system that easily incorporates biophilia with NGSS standards into a "living" learning setting. The model provides a hands-on, minds-on approach to STEM curriculum. Grade Level: PreK-12 (Standards listed on the Fact Sheet) For Settings: In school and out of school
Informational Webinars: Thursday, February 16th 7:30 - 8:00 am (Register) Thursday, February 16th 11:30 to Noon (Register) Thursday, February 16th 3:30 to 4:00 pm (Register) Contact: Michael Bechtel, Ioponics, LLC, michael.bechtel@wartburg.edu Website | Fact Sheet |
* Iowa Leadership in Engineering Design Description: Engineering design activities where students will observe, measure and record data, organize data, analyze data, draw conclusions, evaluate results and present their findings - experiences that will prepare students for all STEM careers. Grade Level: K-12 (Standards listed on the Fact Sheet) For Settings: In school and out of school Contact: Jesse Wilcox, University of Northern Iowa, jesse.wilcox@uni.edu
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* Positive Physics and Chemistry Description: An engaging, online physics and chemistry lesson and problem bank. The site was designed to be accessible to students on any level from basic to AP. Grade Level: 8-12 (Standards listed on the Fact Sheet) For Settings: In school Contact: Jack Replinger, Positive Physics, jack@positivephysics.org Informational Webinar: Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 4:00 PM (Register) Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 4:00 PM (Register) Website | Fact Sheet |
* Python for the BBC micro:bit Description: Bring text-based coding into the classroom and make code come off the screen with the BBC micro:bit. Grade Level: 6-12 (view standards) For Settings: In school and out of school Contact: Kelsey Derringer, CodeJoy LLC, kelsey@codejoyedu.com
* STEM Cart: K-12+ Schoolwide STEM SolutionDescription: Youth will build, experiment and redesign; learning from their successes and failures; and growing their understanding with their designs. Grade Level: K-12 (Standards listed on the Fact Sheet) For Settings: In school Contact: Jack Fuller, TeacherGeek, jfuller@teachergeek.com Informational Webinar: Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 4:00 PM (Register) Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 4:00 PM (Register)
* STEM Innovator Description: An app-based virtual platform for students to document STEM competencies as they innovate solution to everyday problems and collaborate with peers and business and industry partners. Grade Level: 6-12 (Standards listed on the Fact Sheet) For Settings: In school and out of school Contact: Leslie Flynn, University of Iowa, leslie-flynn@uiowa.edu
* Storytime STEM-packs: STEM + Computer Science Description: Incorporate age-appropriate STEM+C concepts into children's programming. Children collaboratively explain phenomena or solve problem thereby making sense of the STEM concept. Grade Level: PreK-2 (view standards) For Settings: In school and out of school
Informational Webinars: Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 4:00 PM (Register) Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 4:00 PM (Register) Contact: Gabriela Rose, Allegheny Intermediate Unit, gabriela.rose@aiu3.net
* Tiny Techies Description: Youth will learn key computer science skills without bring in front of a computer. Students will learn computational thinking, problem-solving skills, creative thinking and collaboration - all skills that will help them as they grow and prepare for jobs that don't yet exist. Grade Level: PreK-2 (Standards listed on the Fact Sheet) For Settings: In school and out of school Contact: Alison Mohr, NewBoCo, alison@newbo.com
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* Waterworks Description: Open-ended experiences that capitalize on children's natural interest in water and grow their skil in close observation. Students master the tools of reading, writing and mathematics to communicate about their STEM learning. Grade Level: PreK-2 (Standards listed on the Fact Sheet) For Settings: In school and out of school Contact: Beth VanMeeteren, University of Northern Iowa, Iowa Regents' Center for Early Developmental Education, beth.vanmeeteren@uni.edu Website | Fact Sheet |
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