Teaching STEM Shouldn’t Be Overwhelming.
Our classroom-tested K-8 STEM lessons make it easy to engage students while meeting standards. Click a category to get started!
“I appreciate the way Vivify took out the guesswork and walked me through every step! My students were so engaged, and I can’t wait to try more Vivify lessons in my STEM classroom! ”
STEM Teachers
Are you a K-8 STEM teacher in need of low-pre, high-imact STEM?
Build your STEM course by browsing each of the 3 Stages of STEM, view our K-8 Scope & Sequence, or grab our complete STEM by grade bundles!
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“I appreciate the way Vivify took out the guesswork and walked me through every step! My students were so engaged, and I can’t wait to try more Vivify lessons in my STEM classroom! ”
Comprehensive STEM By Grade
Our units are perfect for STEM elective courses, afterschool programs, and gifted and talented enrichment. Lessons include student handouts, editable teacher slides, and a comprehensive teacher guide for low-prep but high-impact STEM learning! View our full K-8 Scope & Sequence here.
Elementary Grades K - 5
Kindergarten
Middle School
1st & 2nd Grade
4th Grade
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5th Grade
“This resource is AMAZING! I am starting mission 8 this week and I can honestly say it is worth every penny and more. It was very so easy to navigate the missions and the work put into organizing these resources was extensive. If you are looking for an engaging, hands-on class, this is the purchase to go with. ”
More STEM by Grade Coming Soon!
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Want to build your own STEM course?
Join the STEM Space Membership for access to 200+ authentic, inquiry-based units that are standards-aligned and classroom-tested for high-impact STEM learning! Includes a suggested scope and sequence for grades K - 8 or create your own with our extensive lesson library!
Stage 1 STEM
Develop STEM Foundations
From constructing the tallest index card tower to designing the perfect paper airplane, Stage 1 STEM lessons lay a crucial foundation for engineering learning and essential habits of mind. These introductory activities foster problem-solving, teamwork, communication, persistence, and systems thinking. Additionally, they serve as an entry point into STEM concepts and the engineering mindset, encouraging innovation, experimentation, and data-driven design grounded in exciting real-world connections.
Stage 1 Best Sellers
“As usual...Vivify STEM challenges are so fantastic. My students loved this challenge...I especially liked how little material it required, but it was so meaningful, requiring them to go through the entire STEM design process and work collaboratively to create a solution!”
Stage 2 STEM
Apply to an Engineering Challenge
Building on Stage 1 experiences, students transition from foundational explorations to applying STEM content in solving real-world engineering design challenges. Through an iterative approach, they analyze data, refine their designs, and develop an intuitive understanding of materials, structures, and systems. By engaging in hands-on problem-solving, students create innovative solutions, deepen their knowledge of the human-designed world, and gain insight into the interconnectedness of science, technology, and engineering.
Stage 2 Best Sellers
“As a middle school STEM educator, I always look for fun and engaging ways to bring hands-on learning into my classroom. I recently used the STEM Catapult Challenge, which was one of the most exciting and educational activities I’ve used all year. The challenge was a hit with my students and a fantastic opportunity for them to apply physics principles in a real-world context.”
Stage 3 STEM
Extend to an Open-Ended Engineering Problem
In Stage 3, learning expands into an open-ended, student-driven project that encourages deeper inquiry, creativity, and real-world application. These projects require independent research, integration of expert input, and advanced data collection and analysis. By tackling complex challenges, students refine their problem-solving skills, apply interdisciplinary STEM knowledge, and develop solutions that reflect authentic engineering and scientific processes. This stage fosters critical thinking and innovation, preparing students for future STEM pathways and lifelong learning.
Stage 3 Best Sellers
Family Engagement
Host an Unforgettable STEM Family Night
Excite students, teachers, and families with a hands-on event that engages the whole school in STEM! We’ve planned hundreds of family events and packed our best activities into a low-prep guide! Plus you can even purchase an all-inclusive turnkey kit through Pitsco Education.
Science Teachers
Are you a science classroom teacher looking to integrate STEM or engineering design into your instruction?
The following units are intended to promote understanding of science concepts through a 5E unit that includes both scientific inquiry and engineering design. These NGSS-aligned units are perfect for science educators to use in formal classroom settings.
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Informal Educators
Plan your summer STEM camp or afterschool program with ease using our low-prep and highly engaging lessons!
FREE Space Club for Middle School
Transform your classroom into a team of astronauts on an epic space adventure! Our Space Club Mission to Moon and Mission to Mars units, developed in partnership with NASA, are available for FREE in our STEM Space Explorer Library. The Moon and Mars units also have kits available from Pitsco Education.
Are You Struggling to Find High-Quality STEM for Your Classroom?
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