Our STEM courses include robotics, coding, AI, engineering, and more for students K-12. Visit our course catalog here. 

Yes, our curriculum aligns with NGSS, CSTA, and other state technology and CTE standards and all 50 state standards.

Yes, courses include student worksheets and summative assessments.

Our inquiry-based approach allows students to lead their learning. Each of our lessons follows the 5E Lesson Plan Sequence - Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate - empowering students to develop curiosity and wonder around emerging technologies.

We focus on 21st-century skills and real-world STEM applications. Many of our 6-8 and 9-12 courses are aligned to the National Career Clusters Framework and expose students to industry-standard software and skills.

Many of our courses are screen-free, including:

• K-2 Innovation: STEM Classics

• K-2 3D Design

• K-2 Robotics

• 3-5 Innovation: Circuitry

• 3-5 Sustainability: Hydroponics

• 3-5 Sustainability: Solar Power

• 6-8 Innovation: Entrepreneurship

• 6-8 Sustainability: Hydroponics

Our All-in-One Turnkey Solution is designed to be turn-key, meaning we provide you with everything you need to bring engaging STEM to your students, including but not limited to Curriculum and Learning Portal Access Equipment Kits, Professional Development, and Technical Support.

• The equipment and curriculum depends on the course, and you can check out our course catalog here. However the All-In-Solution always includes Curriculum & Learning Portal Access, Equipment Kits, Virtual Professional Development and Technical Support.

• Here’s a sample of what would be provided for our Introduction to Robotics Course for K-2nd Grade Learners: 

  • Online Learning Portal Access with:

  • 15 lesson plans, Course Overview, and Pacing Guide

  • Presentation slides

  • Student worksheets with answer keys

  • Class set of Code and Go Robots (batteries included, manufacturer's warranty applies)

  • 1 Year of live technical support

  • Virtual Professional Development

The license is site-wide, meaning any classroom in your school can use it. Classroom equipment kits are designed for a class of 24 students, but more equipment can be added as needed.

Yes, we provide PD resources and webinars to prepare educators to teach the curriculum. Teachers also have year-round access to our weekly support hour, led by a NextWaveSTEM educator, to receive additional support as needed.

Whether your school is facing a teacher shortage or you simply want to add more support for your current faculty, our WE Teach solution is where we can help you. We send a NextWaveSTEM-trained and vetted mentor to your school to facilitate hands-on learning experiences for your students during in-school or after-school programming. We bring the equipment, the lesson plans, and the fun. You just provide the classroom and the students

Our NextWaveSTEM educators can teach any of the exciting courses in our catalog.

Yes, our courses support both in-person and online learning

Yes, we support multiple LMS integrations. Book a meeting with a member of our team to share your district’s integration needs.

Nextwave STEM offers screen-free options and collaborative learning activities for schools with limited access to student devices.

The inquiry-based approach allows students to lead their learning. Each of our lessons follows the 5E Lesson Plan Sequence - Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate - empowering students to develop curiosity and wonder around emerging technologies.

Yes, throughout each course, students complete worksheets that can serve as formative assessment. Additionally, we are introducing summative assessments starting in Summer 2025.

Schools can get started within days with our guided setup.

Courses vary but can fit into weekly class schedules or after-school programs. Our 15+ lesson courses are designed for 50-60 minute sessions.

We offer flexible pricing based on classroom, school, or district needs.

To get started, we offer individual courses that can be purchased a la carte. Our bundling pricing grants access to all courses across a grade band.

Yes, we help schools explore grant and funding opportunities. Check out our Grants & Funding page!

We offer annual licenses with renewal options.

No, our curriculum is designed for teachers of all backgrounds. While a passion for STEM is a great place to start, our Professional Development resources provide all the needed background knowledge to support your students.

We provide live training, self-paced PD resources, and ongoing support throughout the full year of your subscription.

Yes, our team is available for live help and technical support at our weekly Support Hour, where NWS partners are invited to meet with an expert educator.

Kits contain all necessary materials for a class of 24 students. Kit contents vary by course but can include technology and supportive materials.

Yes, many components can be reused year after year, including robots, 3D printers, vinyl cutting machines, and drones. Additional supplemental equipment, such as prototyping materials and other consumables, may need to be replenished.

Many of our courses are device-agnostic. If your school or district already has access to 3D printers, vinyl cutting machines, or laser engravers of any brand, our 3D Design curricula are compatible. If your school or district has Tello drones, mBots, a hydroponic system, or MeowBit consoles, you may not require an equipment kit with your course. Book a meeting with a member of our team to learn more about course materials!

Some of our courses require no equipment and are ready to be implemented with existing student devices. Courses that require equipment have kits that start at $1000 for a classroom of 24 students.