ENRICHMENT Curriculum
The Kids N Tech enrichment curriculum was created by experienced teachers, and specifically designed for small community programs. Understanding that these programs often have limited resources, we provide everything you need to implement a high-quality STEM curriculum that is spot on with kids’ and teens’ interests, includes over 50 engaging activities, training for volunteers and teachers, as well as implementation support to help you troubleshoot challenges and ensure that your students are having a successful experience.
Students Learn By Doing.
For over two decades, Kids N Tech has been at the forefront of STEM education, pioneering a path when there were no precedents to follow. We developed an innovative STEM enrichment curriculum that builds skills and ensures kids have tons of fun.
We know that kids are immersed in technology so we teach the tech behind the technology to propel kids’ academic achievement and still have fun. What sets us apart is our commitment to STEM education and making it accessible to all.
We have made it easy for community programs with our expert professional development training for your educators and volunteers.
Furthermore, we extend hands-on support for various aspects, including location setup, registration management, effective marketing strategies, securing funding, fostering collaborations, and much more. Leverage our 23+ years of experience in the field, benefiting from a community organization that’s been through it all. We’ve faced the challenges, so you don’t have to.
EXCITINGenrichment!
Ages 6 - 9
By far one of the most important activities in the curriculum for young participants! This activity empowers students with the knowledge and skills to navigate the online world safely and responsibly. In this project, learners will learn about essential online safety rules and create engaging educational materials to share with their peers, emphasizing the importance of responsible online behavior.
Exploring Technology and Numbers: From 1 – 100
Participants learn essential math concepts through Exploring Technology and Numbers. This lesson uses digital activities, online apps, and cutting-edge tools to teach students about numbers up to 100. Students will learn about ordering, comparing, word-to-digit conversion, and skip-counting. This lesson helps students develop both math and technology skills.
Scratch Jr is a visual programming language that teaches young children to create their own interactive stories and games by snapping together graphical blocks to make characters move, jump, dance, and sing. They can also modify characters in the paint editor, add their own voices and sounds, and even insert photos of themselves.
Students become a Minecraft mastermind! Students learn to design and code their own mods, adding custom items, weapons, and even BLOCKS to their game! Learn with MCreator, master textures & coding, and create awesome new ways to play.
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In this fun and engaging hands-on activity, students will learn about the properties of matter and its different states (solid, liquid, and gas) by making their lip balm. They will explore the concepts of melting, solidifying, and combining ingredients while creating a practical and customized product they can take home and enjoy.
In this lesson, participants discover the magic of colors and their combinations. Through hands-on activities and creative exploration, students learn about primary and secondary colors and how to mix them. The highlight of the lesson is a colorful project where students will demonstrate their understanding of color mixing by creating their own secondary colors.
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In this exciting project, 3rd-grade students will take their newly acquired mental math skills and transform them into captivating Math Magic Shows. This project will not only reinforce their understanding of key math concepts but also enhance their collaboration, creativity, and presentation skills.
Exploring 3-D Shapes and Creating Fun Masks
Kids learn about 3D printing technology and create fun 3D objects using printable templates. This lesson plan is designed to help students learn about three-dimensional shapes and apply their knowledge to create a fun and creative project. Students will be introduced to the concept of three-dimensional shapes and will learn how to identify different types of three-dimensional shapes. Kids will design and create their own fun masks using three-dimensional shapes. This activity will allow students to apply their knowledge of three-dimensional shapes creatively and engagingly. Students will also be able to develop their fine motor skills and problem-solving skills.
SCRATCH
Ages 8+
In this computer science project, we’ll be exploring visual programming through Scratch. Scratch is a user-friendly platform that let students create interactive stories, games, and animations. It’s both fun and a great introduction to coding. You will follow the “I do, We do, You do, teaching approach: first, the teacher demonstrate a simple project; next, teacher and students work together, troubleshooting with support from each other and the teacher; finally, the students will have the chance to try it out on their own. Throughout the project, we’ll focus on creativity, problem-solving, teamwork, and collaboration. By the end, students will be amazed at what they can create!
Aerodynamics – The Science of Air
Kids will assemble and design an airplane while learning the fundamentals of aerodynamics. This activity engages kids in hands-on learning while assembling and designing their very own airplanes while delving deep into the essential principles of aerodynamics. Through this immersive activity, kids gain a solid understanding of the science behind flight and the factors that govern it.
Slime Science Exploration
The “Slime Science Exploration” will engage in hands-on STEM to learn about the basic properties of matter through the creation and observation of slime. This project encourages critical thinking, teamwork, and scientific inquiry while incorporating elements of STEM education.
Make A Rocket that Blast Over 100ft in the Air!
Kids will build and launch paper rockets using a rocket launcher. They can work alone or collaborate in teams to design and construct their rockets. This hands-on activity teaches participants about physics, engineering, teamwork, and problem-solving. It is the most popular of all Kids N Tech STEM activities.
Curriculum
Ages 10 - 12
Kids N Tech Zippy Bots are mini robots created by attaching basic electronic components that includes a motor, and a power source that is attached to the head of a toothbrush. These bots use vibrations to move and can be customized by adjusting their balance and components for different behaviors. These mini bots are a gateway to basic engineering, motors, circuits, and the principles of balance. The Kids N Tech Zippy Bots activity is a great way to teach basic principles of robotics and engineering in a fun and hands-on way.
In this hands-on STEAM activity, students will learn about basic circuitry and conductivity as they design and create their own wearable LED bracelets. They will combine science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills to imagine, plan, and construct eye-catching light-up accessories.
Students unleash their creativity and illuminate their messages with our Bright Ideas: LED Card activity! In this hands-on session, students will learn the art of coloring and decorating post cards. By integrating simple electrical circuits, each card will not only carry heartfelt messages but also light up with a vibrant LED glow.
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In this fun and engaging hands-on activity, students will learn about the properties of matter and its different states (solid, liquid, and gas) by making their own lip balm. They will explore the concepts of melting, solidifying, and combining ingredients while creating a practical and customized product they can take home and enjoy.
Intro to Engineering
In the exciting “Building a Balloon Bridge” engineering challenge, students will step into the shoes of structural engineers to design and construct a bridge using an unconventional combination of materials: classroom chairs and latex-free balloons. This hands-on project will ignite their creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills while introducing them to the principles of bridge construction and the forces at play.
By engaging in these STEM concepts, students will gain a holistic understanding of engineering principles, problem-solving strategies, and the interdisciplinary nature of STEM fields. This lesson fosters practical skills and knowledge that can be applied in real-world scenarios and future academic pursuits.
In this hands-on STEM project, students will use the provided materials to design, construct, and test their own popsicle stick catapults. Students will explore the principles of physics for objects in motion; learning about concepts such as force, velocity, acceleration, and gravity as they design and build their catapults.
Video
In this hands-on STEM project, students design and test a homemade thermometer, exploring temperature and measurement. Students learn about the concept of temperature and how it is measured; Celsius & Fahrenheit degrees, understand the different methods of heat transfer, design and build a working thermometer using simple materials, calibrate the thermometer, and test its accuracy.
Slime Science: Discovering the World of Polymers
Ages 7-10
Beginner
Learners will dive into the fascinating world of polymers in this engaging STEM activity – Slime Science! Discover the secrets behind everyone’s favorite gooey substance, slime. Through this hands-on experience, participants will unravel the mysteries of chemical reactions and polymers, gaining valuable insights into the science that makes slime so captivating. Get ready to mix, mold, and marvel at the wonders of polymers in this slime-filled adventure!
In this exciting project, 3rd-grade students will take their newly acquired mental math skills and transform them into captivating Math Magic Shows. This project will not only reinforce their understanding of key math concepts but also enhance their collaboration, creativity, and presentation skills.
From Introduction to Production: A Workshop for Young Creators!
In this workshop students will learn the secret sauce behind awesome YouTube channels. This series of lessons will equip students with the skills to get their ideas online and grow a fanbase. This series is perfect for elementary and middle school kids who are interested in creating their own YouTube channels. No prior experience is necessary, just a big dose of creativity!
In this project, students will explore 3D printing and core math concepts. Students will learn about geometric shapes, measurements, fractions, area, volume, and spatial reasoning through interactive tasks and foldable templates. They will also use their creativity to design and build their own foldable creations.
Ages 13-17
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