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Empower Young Minds Through Hands-on Science Adventures!

Aligned with NGSS standards, our K-5 lessons engage students through storytelling, music, and experiments.

A young girl wearing a red cap and blue overalls sits on a stool in a futuristic biotech lab, holding a test tube with colorful liquid, surrounded by scientific equipment and greenery signifying XplorStem science education programs for elementary school.

Why XplorStem for Elementary?

  • Storytelling-Powered Learning.

  • Music & Interactive Videos.

  • Application-Guided Hands-On Experiments.

  • Scientific Method & Critical Thinking.

  • Bilingual Accessible STEM Learning.

  • NGSS-Aligned & Vocabulary-Based.

  • State-Testing Aligned Practice Assessments.

Explore Five Engaging Adventures

Each lesson transforms students into a new type of scientist, preparing them for state testing and middle school science.

A colorful illustration of laboratory glassware, including test tubes and beakers, symbolizing chemistry experiments and chemical reactions.

Chemist

Discover chemical reactions, explore the states of matter, and experiment with acids and bases.

An intricate depiction of tectonic plates, volcanoes and rock formations representing Earth science and geology studies.

Geologist

Learn about tectonic plates, volcanoes, and how the Earth is shaped as we build a model of the Earth.

A detailed, futuristic image of a robotic hand surrounded by engineering symbols, illustrating the principles of bioengineering and mechanical design.

Bioengineer

Learn the engineering process and about forces as we build a model robotic hand.

A vibrant illustration of a DNA double helix, molecules, and genetic symbols, representing genetics and DNA analysis.

Geneticist

Learn how DNA is found in all living matter and is the blueprint of life as we test for DNA in different living and non-living things.

A lush nature-inspired illustration featuring plants, leaves and laboratory glassware, symbolizing botany and plant biology experiments.

Botanist

Discover the magic of photosynthesis as we build a seed mosaic that will actually grow.

Our Step-by-Step Approach to Engaging Learners

Lessons follow a modular, adaptive flow designed to engage students from the start and reinforce learning every step of the way.

Geologist Lesson Preview

Follow along as students learn about our home planet covering Earth Science standards reinforced by building a model of the Earth's layers.

Step 1: Connect through Storytelling

Concepts are introduced as a hero's journey through science by our mascot, Scout. Also available on YouTube.

Step 2: Hypothesis question to spark critical thinking.

Each lesson begins with a central hypothesis question designed to set the stage for the lesson.

Screenshot of XplorStem Academy highlighting the central hypothesis question design to spark critical thinking in students before starting the lesson.

Step 3: Research Intro
Music Videos

Core ideas are introduced and reinforced through custom music videos. Also available on YouTube.

Step 4: Research
Short-format videos, Q&A

Short format videos concisely introduce and simplify core ideas reinforced by fun Q &A through the application.

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Step 5: Hands-on Activity

Students are guided step-by-step through a hands-on activity, including thoughtful questions to reinforce learning. All supplies are readily available at retail and grocery stores.

Screenshot of final assessment step of XplorStem Academy showing it helps prepare students for standardized testing.

Step 1: Connect through Storytelling

Concepts are introduced through a hero's journey through science by our mascot, Scout. Also available on YouTube.

Step 6: Assessment to track learning

Assessment questions are designed to mirror CAST and other state and federal testing. This helps teachers assess student readiness and gives students access to a practice test.

Screenshot of the final assessment moldule in the XplorStem learning platform, helping students test their STEM knowledge and understanding and prepare for state and national testing.
Illustration of a confident female scientist with silver hair and glassess, standing in a futuristic lab, holding a digital tablet displaying student progress tracking, representing teacher support in STEM education.

Support for Teachers

  • NGSS-aligned lesson plans.

  • Probing discussion questions provided.
  • Suggestions for follow-on activities.
  • Teacher portal to track progress and assessment.
  • Inexpensive supplies for hands-on experiments are available at retail and grocery stores.

Teacher Interface

Real-time tracking of progress for multiple classrooms and units.

Screenshot of the XplorStem teacher interface displaying a management console for tracking student progress, assignments and assessments in multiple classrooms.

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