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Esports Network Meetings

Sep 18 - Jul 16, 2025

Free

Connect, collaborate, and build community with fellow esports enthusiasts in education.
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Workshop

Elevating Excellence Parent Conference

Mar 29, 2025

$50

Join us for this in-person event where parents of advanced elementary students can gain essential strategies and resources for supporting summer learning and community engagement, with expert sessions and a complimentary lunch.
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STEM Leadership Network 2024-2025

Multiple Dates

Free

Let's STEM together!
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Technology Applications: Tech Apps Talk

Multiple Dates

Free

Join us for a monthly meeting to discuss K-8 Technology Applications TEKS implementation.
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Conference

Region 13 STEM Ecosystem Convening Recordings

Self-Guided

$150

View recorded sessions from our 2024 STEM Ecosystem Convening where STEM stakeholders from Region 13 came together to share insights, collaborate, and inspire innovation. Explore recorded discussions on integrating real-world learning experiences into PreK-12 education, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and collaborative skills among students. Join us to access valuable recordings, network, and gain inspiration to enrich the educational journey for future generations.
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Professional Development

Facilitated STEM Camps

Custom Dates

$1,500+

STEM Camps help your students or staff have STEM experiences that build content knowledge while they learn to implement 21st century skills like critical thinking, collaboration, problem-solving, and communication.
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Program Support

Curriculum Mini-Audits and Program Evaluations

Custom Dates

$1,325+

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math are vital parts of our students' academic lives and professional futures. Our STEM specialists help your campus or district jumpstart their STEM efforts through our STEM Foundations workshop.
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Service

Launch_K5 Computer Science Professional Development Academy

Custom Dates

$1,300+

Hands-on coding and computing skills aligned with the new Technology Applications TEKS, preparing you to inspire the next generation of learners.
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Product

Elementary STEM Camp - Powerful Playground (Downloadable Materials)

This STEM Camp is most appropriate for 3rd-5th Grade Math and Science. Associated TEKS include: Science 5.6B Science 4.6C Science 3.6C Math 5.9C Math 4.9B Math 3.9B The TEKS listed above are the primary objectives covered in this STEM camp, but teachers of other grade levels can easily adapt the content to better serve students at other grade levels. One of the best parts of an elementary student's day is the time spent on the playground at recess. It's an opportunity to be active, socialize, and explore their environment. The Elementary STEM Camp - Powerful Playground offers students the opportunity to design the perfect playground while studying how a flow of electricity can produce heat, light, and sound! This camp includes: Sample schedules for implementation. Lesson plans. Presentation materials. Video content. A complete materials list (materials must be ordered separately). The four components of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) have been integrated into the camp to "provide a cross-disciplinary experience designed for students to solve problems and gain real-world insights" as outlined by the STEM Blueprint. STEM essentials that have been incorporated into the camp include: An explicit learning outcome. The engineering design process. Problem-based learning. Student autonomy. Rigorous learning. School and industry partnerships. Personalized instruction. A complete materials list is included with purchase included. For purchasers using Amazon, a pre-built list with suggested materials is available here! ESF Alignment Supports Lever 4.1 - Daily use of high-quality instructional materials aligned to instructional planning calendars and interim and formative assessments Video, 2:22 long 3 downloadable PDFs, varying lengths 2 PowerPoint presentations Elementary STEM Camp - Powerful Playground was developed by the Advanced Academics and Curriculum Resources team at Region 13.
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Middle School STEM Camp - Adaptations That Solve Human Problems (Downloadable Materials)

This STEM Camp is most appropriate for 7th Grade Science. Associated TEKS include: 7.11B 7.12A The TEKS listed above are the primary objectives covered in this STEM camp, but teachers of other grade levels can easily adapt the content to better serve students at other grade levels. Students of all ages appreciate nature and the study of animals. Students spend time outdoors, exploring the environment and watching how animals and plants interact and work together. With guidance, we can use this interest to inspire solutions to human problems. This STEM camp offers students experience in investigating and explaining the various features of animal adaptations that enhance future inventions.Included Documents: Adaptations That Solve Human Problems - STEM Camp Overview (PDF) User Profiles (Google Slides) Pre-Assessment 7.11B and 7.12A (PDF) Post-Assessment 7.11B and 7.12A (PDF) Student Design Brief (Google Doc) Prototype Planning Sheet (Google Doc) Challenge Notecards (PDF) Middle School STEM Camp - Adaptations That Solve Human Problems was developed by the Advanced Academics and Curriculum Resources team at Region 13.
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Middle School STEM Camp - Help! I Need A Marine Engineer (Downloadable Materials)

This STEM Camp is most appropriate for 6th Grade Science and Math. Associated TEKS include: Science 6.9C Math 6.1A Math 6.14C The TEKS listed above are the primary objectives covered in this STEM camp, but teachers of other grade levels can easily adapt the content to better serve students at other grade levels. Transportation by ship is the most fuel-efficient means to transport goods, however, it is still a major cause of pollution. Sea born trade is responsible for the emission of 120 million tons of Carbon Dioxide per year. In order to protect our environment, today’s marine engineers are tasked with designing more energy-efficient boats. This unit offers students an opportunity to design a remote control boat (prototype) that will be responsible for transporting goods from one location to another successfully while remaining within an assigned budget.Included Documents: Help! I Need A Marine Engineer - STEM Camp Overview (PDF) Help! I Need A Marine Engineer Project Launch Presentation (Google Slides) Student Design Brief (Google Doc) Engineering Design Notebook (Google Doc) Expanding Energy Inc. Budget Scenarios (PDF) Help! I Need A Marine Engineer Materials/Pricing List (PDF) Middle School STEM Camp - Help! I Need A Marine Engineer was developed by the Advanced Academics and Curriculum Resources team at Region 13.
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Printable

STEM Activities Choice Boards

Teachers, parents, families, and home guardians all play a critical role in STEM career exploration. Everyday activities, tasks, and objects allow for home-based learning experiences that can connect student interests, everyday activities, and curiosities to STEM education.
View Printable Details: STEM Activities Choice Boards
Article

Technology Applications TEKS Changes Coming for 2024-25 School Year

In 2022, the State Board of Education (SBOE) gave final approval to the revised Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS ) for Technology Applications, sometimes referred to as “Tech Apps.” The revisions will be implemented beginning with the 2024-25 school year. This is the same year the new Science TEKS will be implemented. The revised […]
Read Article: Technology Applications TEKS Changes Coming for 2024-25 School Year
Article

Region 13 Engineers Week Challenge

Celebrate the 2024 Engineers Week by joining our fun Engineers Week Challenge and do some engineering design with your students! Preview some of the engineering practices embedded in the upcoming Science TEKS. Engineers Week is February 18-24, 2024. The winner of the Engineers Week Challenge will receive a free registration to the 2024 Region 13 […]
Read Article: Region 13 Engineers Week Challenge
Article

How to Use STEM Choice Boards to Promote Critical Thinking

STEM education is a method of hands-on teaching and learning where students learn to apply academic content by creatively solving real-world problems with innovative design-based thinking. Let’s dive into why STEM education matters and how to promote this type of thinking during digital learning by using STEM Choice Boards. Why STEM Education? According to the […]
Read Article: How to Use STEM Choice Boards to Promote Critical Thinking
Article

How to Build STEM Awareness in your Elementary Students

The greatest gift we can give our students is to drive their curiosity and instill a love of learning. Building STEM awareness and practicing STEM skills are the foundation for student success throughout their life, no matter what career field they pursue. STEM provides young learners opportunities to explore their creativity, be innovative, communicate their […]
Read Article: How to Build STEM Awareness in your Elementary Students
Article

Engineering’s Role in the STEM Classroom

Engineering provides a critical role in the STEM classroom. Through engineering, you can plan experiences where your students are engaged in authentic, relevant problems that affect their daily lives. When you expose students to engineering in the elementary classroom you’re encouraging them to ask questions, creatively solve and evaluate problems, and express their ideas for […]
Read Article: Engineering’s Role in the STEM Classroom
Article

What Does STEM Integration Look Like?

STEM activities integrate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math into lessons in order to teach students 21st century skills through problem solving. Let’s look at some of these components and how you can bring STEM integration into your classroom. The Art of Technology STEM integration often involves using technology to solve real world problems. This isn’t […]
Read Article: What Does STEM Integration Look Like?

Series

Esports Network Meetings

Sep 18 - Jul 16, 2025

Free

Connect, collaborate, and build community with fellow esports enthusiasts in education.
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Workshop

Elevating Excellence Parent Conference

Mar 29, 2025

$50

Join us for this in-person event where parents of advanced elementary students can gain essential strategies and resources for supporting summer learning and community engagement, with expert sessions and a complimentary lunch.
View Workshop Details: Elevating Excellence Parent Conference
Register: Elevating Excellence Parent Conference
Series

STEM Leadership Network 2024-2025

Multiple Dates

Free

Let's STEM together!
View Series Details: STEM Leadership Network 2024-2025
Register: STEM Leadership Network 2024-2025
Series

Technology Applications: Tech Apps Talk

Multiple Dates

Free

Join us for a monthly meeting to discuss K-8 Technology Applications TEKS implementation.
View Series Details: Technology Applications: Tech Apps Talk
Register: Technology Applications: Tech Apps Talk
Conference

Region 13 STEM Ecosystem Convening Recordings

Self-Guided

$150

View recorded sessions from our 2024 STEM Ecosystem Convening where STEM stakeholders from Region 13 came together to share insights, collaborate, and inspire innovation. Explore recorded discussions on integrating real-world learning experiences into PreK-12 education, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and collaborative skills among students. Join us to access valuable recordings, network, and gain inspiration to enrich the educational journey for future generations.
View Conference Details: Region 13 STEM Ecosystem Convening Recordings
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Professional Development

Facilitated STEM Camps

Custom Dates

$1,500+

STEM Camps help your students or staff have STEM experiences that build content knowledge while they learn to implement 21st century skills like critical thinking, collaboration, problem-solving, and communication.
View Professional Development Details: Facilitated STEM Camps
Program Support

Curriculum Mini-Audits and Program Evaluations

Custom Dates

$1,325+

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math are vital parts of our students' academic lives and professional futures. Our STEM specialists help your campus or district jumpstart their STEM efforts through our STEM Foundations workshop.
View Program Support Details: Curriculum Mini-Audits and Program Evaluations
Service

Launch_K5 Computer Science Professional Development Academy

Custom Dates

$1,300+

Hands-on coding and computing skills aligned with the new Technology Applications TEKS, preparing you to inspire the next generation of learners.
View Service Details: Launch_K5 Computer Science Professional Development Academy

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Product

Elementary STEM Camp - Powerful Playground (Downloadable Materials)

This STEM Camp is most appropriate for 3rd-5th Grade Math and Science. Associated TEKS include: Science 5.6B Science 4.6C Science 3.6C Math 5.9C Math 4.9B Math 3.9B The TEKS listed above are the primary objectives covered in this STEM camp, but teachers of other grade levels can easily adapt the content to better serve students at other grade levels. One of the best parts of an elementary student's day is the time spent on the playground at recess. It's an opportunity to be active, socialize, and explore their environment. The Elementary STEM Camp - Powerful Playground offers students the opportunity to design the perfect playground while studying how a flow of electricity can produce heat, light, and sound! This camp includes: Sample schedules for implementation. Lesson plans. Presentation materials. Video content. A complete materials list (materials must be ordered separately). The four components of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) have been integrated into the camp to "provide a cross-disciplinary experience designed for students to solve problems and gain real-world insights" as outlined by the STEM Blueprint. STEM essentials that have been incorporated into the camp include: An explicit learning outcome. The engineering design process. Problem-based learning. Student autonomy. Rigorous learning. School and industry partnerships. Personalized instruction. A complete materials list is included with purchase included. For purchasers using Amazon, a pre-built list with suggested materials is available here! ESF Alignment Supports Lever 4.1 - Daily use of high-quality instructional materials aligned to instructional planning calendars and interim and formative assessments Video, 2:22 long 3 downloadable PDFs, varying lengths 2 PowerPoint presentations Elementary STEM Camp - Powerful Playground was developed by the Advanced Academics and Curriculum Resources team at Region 13.
Read Article: Elementary STEM Camp - Powerful Playground (Downloadable Materials)
Product

Middle School STEM Camp - Adaptations That Solve Human Problems (Downloadable Materials)

This STEM Camp is most appropriate for 7th Grade Science. Associated TEKS include: 7.11B 7.12A The TEKS listed above are the primary objectives covered in this STEM camp, but teachers of other grade levels can easily adapt the content to better serve students at other grade levels. Students of all ages appreciate nature and the study of animals. Students spend time outdoors, exploring the environment and watching how animals and plants interact and work together. With guidance, we can use this interest to inspire solutions to human problems. This STEM camp offers students experience in investigating and explaining the various features of animal adaptations that enhance future inventions.Included Documents: Adaptations That Solve Human Problems - STEM Camp Overview (PDF) User Profiles (Google Slides) Pre-Assessment 7.11B and 7.12A (PDF) Post-Assessment 7.11B and 7.12A (PDF) Student Design Brief (Google Doc) Prototype Planning Sheet (Google Doc) Challenge Notecards (PDF) Middle School STEM Camp - Adaptations That Solve Human Problems was developed by the Advanced Academics and Curriculum Resources team at Region 13.
Read Article: Middle School STEM Camp - Adaptations That Solve Human Problems (Downloadable Materials)
Product

Middle School STEM Camp - Help! I Need A Marine Engineer (Downloadable Materials)

This STEM Camp is most appropriate for 6th Grade Science and Math. Associated TEKS include: Science 6.9C Math 6.1A Math 6.14C The TEKS listed above are the primary objectives covered in this STEM camp, but teachers of other grade levels can easily adapt the content to better serve students at other grade levels. Transportation by ship is the most fuel-efficient means to transport goods, however, it is still a major cause of pollution. Sea born trade is responsible for the emission of 120 million tons of Carbon Dioxide per year. In order to protect our environment, today’s marine engineers are tasked with designing more energy-efficient boats. This unit offers students an opportunity to design a remote control boat (prototype) that will be responsible for transporting goods from one location to another successfully while remaining within an assigned budget.Included Documents: Help! I Need A Marine Engineer - STEM Camp Overview (PDF) Help! I Need A Marine Engineer Project Launch Presentation (Google Slides) Student Design Brief (Google Doc) Engineering Design Notebook (Google Doc) Expanding Energy Inc. Budget Scenarios (PDF) Help! I Need A Marine Engineer Materials/Pricing List (PDF) Middle School STEM Camp - Help! I Need A Marine Engineer was developed by the Advanced Academics and Curriculum Resources team at Region 13.
Read Article: Middle School STEM Camp - Help! I Need A Marine Engineer (Downloadable Materials)

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STEM Activities Choice Boards

Teachers, parents, families, and home guardians all play a critical role in STEM career exploration. Everyday activities, tasks, and objects allow for home-based learning experiences that can connect student interests, everyday activities, and curiosities to STEM education.
View Printable Details: STEM Activities Choice Boards

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Article

Technology Applications TEKS Changes Coming for 2024-25 School Year

In 2022, the State Board of Education (SBOE) gave final approval to the revised Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS ) for Technology Applications, sometimes referred to as “Tech Apps.” The revisions will be implemented beginning with the 2024-25 school year. This is the same year the new Science TEKS will be implemented. The revised […]
Read Article: Technology Applications TEKS Changes Coming for 2024-25 School Year
Article

Region 13 Engineers Week Challenge

Celebrate the 2024 Engineers Week by joining our fun Engineers Week Challenge and do some engineering design with your students! Preview some of the engineering practices embedded in the upcoming Science TEKS. Engineers Week is February 18-24, 2024. The winner of the Engineers Week Challenge will receive a free registration to the 2024 Region 13 […]
Read Article: Region 13 Engineers Week Challenge
Article

How to Use STEM Choice Boards to Promote Critical Thinking

STEM education is a method of hands-on teaching and learning where students learn to apply academic content by creatively solving real-world problems with innovative design-based thinking. Let’s dive into why STEM education matters and how to promote this type of thinking during digital learning by using STEM Choice Boards. Why STEM Education? According to the […]
Read Article: How to Use STEM Choice Boards to Promote Critical Thinking
Article

How to Build STEM Awareness in your Elementary Students

The greatest gift we can give our students is to drive their curiosity and instill a love of learning. Building STEM awareness and practicing STEM skills are the foundation for student success throughout their life, no matter what career field they pursue. STEM provides young learners opportunities to explore their creativity, be innovative, communicate their […]
Read Article: How to Build STEM Awareness in your Elementary Students
Article

Engineering’s Role in the STEM Classroom

Engineering provides a critical role in the STEM classroom. Through engineering, you can plan experiences where your students are engaged in authentic, relevant problems that affect their daily lives. When you expose students to engineering in the elementary classroom you’re encouraging them to ask questions, creatively solve and evaluate problems, and express their ideas for […]
Read Article: Engineering’s Role in the STEM Classroom
Article

What Does STEM Integration Look Like?

STEM activities integrate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math into lessons in order to teach students 21st century skills through problem solving. Let’s look at some of these components and how you can bring STEM integration into your classroom. The Art of Technology STEM integration often involves using technology to solve real world problems. This isn’t […]
Read Article: What Does STEM Integration Look Like?

What Is STEM education?

STEM education is the purposeful integration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and their practices to create student-centered learning experiences where students investigate and engineer solutions to problems, and construct evidence-based explanations of real-world phenomena. STEM education equips students with 21st Century Skills that are critical aspects of their education and future job and career choices.

Our STEM specialists design professional development, products, and services to strengthen your campus' STEM education practices and support student development of essential STEM skills and STEM literacy.

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