STEM Curriculum

"Argo: The Little Robot that Could"

Follow Argo as he rebuilds his team in his quest to achieve his dreams. 

This digital story can be used with students to showcase the values of FIRST Robotics and show how through teamwork anything is possible. 

Engineering flight 

How do planes fly? What forces make it possible to for a glider to stay in the air? 

This unit is designed students to apply science and math standards while employing design skills to learn more about flight. 

Designing Aquariums 

How big of an aquarium does a fish need? 

In this unit, students are put to use their math skills to design an aquarium made of two rectangular prisms. Includes extention activities. 

Sphero BattleBots

Do you have what it takes to be Grand Champion? 

The goal: pop all your opponents balloons using only your Sphero. In this challenge, each team is given a Sphero Bot, a cup with balloons, and different household items to construct a robot before entering the arena. Once in the arena teams control their bot to pop their opponent's balloons- who will be left standing? 

2025 STEM Challenge

Do you have an innovative way to help your community? 

The goal: Think like an engineer, scientist, or inventor! Your mission is to identify a problem, explain why it matters, design a solution, describe your process, and create a visual. The challenge is open until October 31, 2025 but can can be used year round.