STEM SCOUTS
STEM Academy is a Charter Organization authorized by National Area Capital Council (NACA) to run STEM Scouts Programs in its Labs.
GROW NEW SKILLS
STEM Labs are a chance to be creative; develop leadership, problem-solving, teamwork and communications skills; and learn to think like a STEM professional.
LEARN BY DOING
See how real companies use hands-on experiments, like those in STEM Labs, to invent new technologies, medicines and ideas that change lives.
PREPARE FOR THE FUTURE
Mentors, research skills and the opportunity to publish in a peer-reviewed journal increase chances for college scholarships.
Build a Career
See how real people in real companies use experiments like the ones you do in STEM Scouts to invent the future.
Junior Labs
Elementary
Technology Labs
Middle School
Research Labs
HIGH SCHOOL
Junior Labs for grades 3rd to 5th
Elementary level STEM Scouts learn to be creative doing experiments in weekly Lab meetings, take field trips and work with people in STEM careers. They try new things as they work with others, lead teams and communicate results. STEM Scouts explore exciting STEM-related topics, each grouped into a four-week series of lessons.
STEM Scout’s learning modules are designed and vetted by STEM educators and professionals to be fun and age-appropriate. Hands-on activities help students learn the academic concepts behind the experiments. Elementary-age STEM Scouts have the opportunity to earn participation awards for their weekly activities.
While the specific curriculum may change from year to year and vary somewhat by council, the following examples are typical of the modules available for each age group.
Technology labs for grades 6th to 8th
Middle school students dive deeper into STEM topics. They learn to be creative, work with others and try new things, all while taking field trips and working with people in STEM careers. STEM Scouts meet in weekly Labs to explore exciting STEM-related topics, each grouped into six-week series of lessons called modules.
STEM Scout’s learning modules are designed and vetted by STEM educators and professionals to be fun and age-appropriate. Hands-on activities help students learn the academic concepts behind the experiments. They can also earn participation and achievement awards.
While the specific curriculum may change from year to year and vary somewhat by council, the following examples are typical of the modules available for each age group.
Research Labs for grades 9th to 12th
High school students take their study of STEM topics to a higher level as they learn through hands-on experiments, field trips and independent study. STEM Scouts meet in weekly labs to explore different STEM-related topics, each grouped in six-week learning modules.
High school STEM Scouts can earn virtual badges and achievement awards as they complete modules and independent study projects. They can expand their study of topics of interest through Individual Learning Modules. With STEM professionals as mentors and the opportunity to publish their work in an online, peer-reviewed journal, high school STEM Scouts can give themselves an advantage in college applications and scholarship searches.
While the specific curriculum may change from year to year and vary somewhat by council, the following examples are typical of the modules available for each age group.
STEM Academy currently has three locations:
Junior Lab number 7447
Location
Sterling, VA
Junior Lab Number 0954
Location
Irvine OC, CA
Junior Lab Number 1947
Location
Irvine OC, CA
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