STEAM Academy is a hands-on, project-based science curriculum designed for homeschool students. Our STEAM-focused curriculum encourages creativity and creative problem-solving through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. This approach helps develop lifelong learners who think critically as they continue to explore the world around them.

Science education is an important part of homeschool education, but it can be intimidating for many families. Unengaging textbooks, costly science kits, hard-to-find supplies, and a lack of confidence with science concepts can make teaching science at home difficult.  STEAM Academy is designed to make science fun for everyone!

Too often science education includes a lot of reading passages and answering questions, which isn’t much fun for homeschool students. With STEAM Academy, we aim to put the fun back in science learning. In each lesson, professional teachers present standards-aligned science concepts in an engaging video format, and every lesson includes at least one hands-on project and a variety of activities for students to explore.

Student-centered learning means lessons are directed at students, not parents, so you don’t need to be the expert. We provide background information for each lesson so you can confidently answer any questions. Supplies are budget-friendly and easy to source, including many common items that you may already have at home. Each lesson requires only minimal preparation of supplies in advance, which allows your student to learn more independently.

With STEAM Academy you can be confident your students will enjoy learning and build a strong foundation in science.

STEAM Academy homeschool curriculum was developed at STEAMboat Studio in Maple Valley, Washington, by professional science teachers – the same experienced educators who teach our in-person and remote learning STEAM Academy programs. Each lesson and project in the video curriculum has been tested by students and families in our programs, in both small-group and remote learning environments, with kids ranging in age from 4 to 14. STEAM Academy is aligned to national science standards and follows an inquiry-based 5E approach that reflects best practices in science education.

Each of the five STEAM Academy units is focused on a single topic and has six lessons that build on each other to expand each student’s understanding of the topic. In each lesson, professional science teachers give directions for activities and explain science concepts to students in two engaging videos. Students work through each lesson at their own pace, which allows students to be in control of their own learning. Complete background information provided with each lesson helps parents support students and confidently answer questions, and printable exit tickets help evaluate student understanding.

STEAM Academy homeschool curriculum is built on an inquiry-based model. In each lesson students investigate a topic first before they are given the explanations to reinforce their learning. Every lesson includes at least one hands-on project and a variety of activities for students to explore. This format promotes active learning and a deeper understanding of concepts.

Our homeschool curriculum is best suited to children ages 7 to 12, and different ages can learn with STEAM Academy at the same time as lessons and projects are easily tailored to different age groups.  Older students will be able to work almost entirely independently, while younger students might need more support from an adult.

Projects and activities can be done with easily accessible materials you can find around your home or at grocery and hardware stores. No more costly kits or obscure materials to hunt down locally or online! A list of materials is provided for each lesson, with a master list provided for each of the five units in the curriculum.