CreositySpace Curriculum

“CreositySpace allowed me to present knowledge to my students that I would never have been able to do on my own. The children were able to see STEM at work in the real world, their world, and were able to roll up their sleeves and dive right in.” — Kris R., Grade 3 Teacher

Connecting STEM Entrepreneurs &
​Their Innovations to the Student World

Nothing can replace the power of learning through storytelling. Research continually shows us that sharing personal experiences and introducing relevant role models are key to seeding early interest in STEM.

What better way to make STEM real for kids, at a time when they ask “What do I want to do when I grow up,” than introducing them to those uniquely positioned to inspire them—entrepreneurs and innovators!

It is with this philosophy in mind that CreositySpace developed its Digital Entrepreneur Program.
"My students all have learning disabilities of some kind. The module still allowed for them to participate fully, and even pulled on many of their strengths."—Kara, Special Education Elementary Teacher, Bethlehem, NY

“The videos are a perfect introduction to computer science and  programming. Having three smaller lessons is perfect for the attention span of my 5th and 6th grade students and the explanations enable the students to jump right in without too much talking by their teacher."— Sarah, Middle School Learning Specialist, Oakton, VA ​
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Life Sciences
  • Contagion Crushers
  • Mushroom Maestros
  • Spin Fixers
  • Microscopic Energizers
Physical Sciences
  • Coding Whisperers 
  • Battery Builders
  • Polymer Prodigies
  • Draft Dodgers
  • Circuit Creators
  • Electricity Optimizers
Earth and Space Sciences
  • Community Designers
  • Water Watchers
  • Mushroom Maestros
  • Green Architects
  • Sun Catchers
  • Wind Harnessers

Young Inventor Books and Journals

Representative Tonko at Carroll Hill School in Troy NY
"My students look forward to illustrating and writing in their Book of Ideas. Using the Book Of Ideas as a center during our ELA block fosters creativity and independent thinking, and provides students with a purpose to write."  — Susan H., Grade 3 Teacher​

Digital Presentations to Teach Real-Life STEM

The CreositySpace program keeps STEM current, real and relatable for young minds. Not only does it give students the chance to learn about the variety of ways STEM is present in their lives and to do some fun hands-on activities, it also gives them the opportunity to hear from a whole new set of role models. CreositySpace entrepreneurs and innovators demonstrate that STEM is used by people from all backgrounds and interests.
CreositySpace integrates STEM concepts
into core courses
We designed each digital module to give elementary teachers the tools and flexibility to integrate STEM into any class—including ELA, math and social studies—into a unit, or across multiple weeks.
Hands-on activities that feature
real-world applications
The CreositySpace Digital Entrepreneur Programs consist of:  
   •  Pre-recorded presentations
   •  FireSci™ chats
   •  Educator guide
   •  Vocabulary, technology timelines
   •  Writing prompts & Hands-on activities
 
In some cases, a Skype session or email exchange directly with the Entrepreneur or Innovator may be possible.
Flexible lesson plans let teachers adjust content depending on the time available.
Educator Guide example
Our full-color, unique, and comprehensive Educator Guides
Student worksheet example
Full-color Student Activity Sheets
 Each guide contains the following components:
  • Topic introduction and technology graphical timeline
  • Detailed list of the common core and science standards met by content (ELA, science)
  • Day-by-day activity break out to aid in lesson planning 
  • Application highlights in the 'Your Technology' section
  • Detailed activity instructions, parts list and access to video tutorials (if applicable)
  • Student work sheets
You will also have full access to various entrepreneur video interviews and our database of STEM companies so you can find technologies that fit the specific subject you are teaching.