The Future of STEM: Exciting, Real-World Curricula

To prepare students for the coming influx of STEM-related career opportunities, STEM must be an integral part of educational curricula. Through STEM, students not only master subject matter content, they also build proficiency in critical thinking, problem-solving, innovation, collaboration—all of which have been identified as essential 21st Century Skills. 

However, school districts and schools face numerous challenges as they strive to meet the demand for STEM education. Teachers who have the background to teach STEM content, especially in emerging technologies in coding and other computer sciences, are in short  supply. And, schools may not have the equipment, nor the budget, for extensive STEM programs.

NextWave STEM can help. Through NextWave STEM, schools and school districts can provide an outstanding STEM education to all their students, elementary – high school. We provide engaging STEM educational programs that are aligned with the Common Core as well as standards for STEM set by the Computer Science Teachers Association, Next Generation Science Standards, and International Society for Standards in Technical Education. 

Just as important, NextWave STEM’s programs are engaging.  Students apply their knowledge and creativity to solve real-world problems, which fuels their interest and enthusiasm for continuing their STEM education. 

An Exciting, Real-World Curricula

NextWave STEM’s innovative, project-based learning programs gets students—and teachers—excited about STEM education. After learning theory, students embark on intriguing projects such as building robots or coding a drone. By doing so, they apply their knowledge of today’s and tomorrow’s cutting-edge technologies, including:

• Robotics and Artificial Intelligence

• Drones and Coding

• 3D Printing and Modeling

• Cybersecurity

• Entrepreneurship and Innovation

• Solar and Renewable Energy

Everything You Need to Start or Enhance Your STEM Program

NextWave STEM provides the resources you need to provide outstanding STEM education for all students, regardless of where you are starting. Our programming includes:  

In-person & Remote Curricula – Our Next Wave STEM certified instructors can teach in-person or virtually, during or after school. In each case, our instructors apply STEM learning to the real-world, and they encourage students to use their creativity to imagine new possibilities. The result is engaged, enthusiastic students who want to learn more.  

Hand-on Exploration Equipment—We provide STEM equipment kits that include robots, 3D printers, and drones—all of which will be delivered to you. 

Professional Development for Your Teachers--NWS-certified instructors can teach, co-teach or mentor your teachers during school hours on any one of our eleven courses.  Through training on in-person and remote curricula,  your educators learn how to operate and maintain teaching equipment as well as instructional strategies for STEM content such as:

• Block Coding

• Python Coding

• GitHub Navigation

• Mechanical Construction

• Android + IOS Operation

• 3D Design

• Cloud-based Slicing

Plus, you will receive ongoing customer service support.

Educators Support NextWave STEM

Educators as well as leaders of after school programs have found that NextWave STEM engages students and enhances their STEM Programs. Just one example of the positive results seen from NextWave STEM’s programming comes from Cory Overstreet, principal at Kellogg Elementary School, Chicago, Illinois:

“My job as a principal at Kellogg is to provide every opportunity I possibly can for students to be exposed to what they need to be successful and right now that area is STEM. I am really happy with how this year went with the robotics and drones programs. “

Find out how you take your STEM programming to the next level. Contact the NextWave STEM team today!