STEAM Resources for K-5 Classrooms

STEAM Solution

Bring STEAM & Coding skills into K-5 Science, ELA, & Gen Ed.

Easily integrate STEAM into everyday learning.

The benefits of STEAM education are well-documented. By integrating arts and design into traditional classroom subjects, students are better able to engage with the material, make connections between disparate concepts, and develop creative thinking and problem-solving skills. Furthermore, studies have shown that STEAM instruction can improve student outcomes across a variety of academic disciplines. For these reasons, it is essential that educators find ways to implement STEAM into their classrooms. SAM Studio provides an easy-to-use online platform that makes it simple for teachers to select standards-aligned lesson plans and monitor student progress. With everything in one place, educators can focus on providing explicit instruction and helping their students thrive.

The SAM Labs STEAM solution brings real-world science concepts to life through engaging, hands-on learning. Designed for kindergarten through fifth grade students, the STEAM solution from SAM Labs is often used in Science, English Language Arts, & Gen Ed. settings. Students are guided to innovate systems that power prototypes and create solutions. From a smart greenhouse to a drag parachute, a seed dispersing squirrel to a working model of erosion, students solidify their skills through our STEAM approach. As the workforce becomes increasingly driven by STEAM skills, it’s more important than ever for students to develop a strong foundation in these disciplines.

STEAM Overview
Flow-Based Coding
Lesson Plans and Support
Hardware Included

Empower students to create and learn.

Our STEAM educational solution helps K-5 teachers and educators prepare their students by introducing STEAM concepts from an early age. Use easy-to-teach coding and prototyping solutions to teach science, mathematics, and critical thinking.

Curious about how to implement STEAM education in your k-5 classroom? The SAM Labs STEAM solution provides everything you need. Our 75+ hours of lessons are designed to increase student engagement, decrease teacher workload, and build confidence. Standards alignment maps, tutorial videos, formative assessments, and grade overviews are included to support your planning.

The simplest interface for teaching coding.

You will receive a 1-year subscription to web-based learn to code platform SAM Studio—to build confidence in young coders with the opportunity to make advancements and build in complexity. This includes 2 coding platforms, SAM Space (flow-based coding) and SAM Blockly (block-based coding). For the STEAM course, students will use the flow-based coding.

All you need to teach STEAM.

The benefits of STEAM education are incredible, and SAM Labs provides 75+ hours of modular K-5 lesson plans that are standards aligned to integrate into your classroom, no matter your time constraints.

For the US, our STEAM solution is aligned to the following national standards: 100% NGSS coverage (Grades K-5), Physical Science, Life Science, Earth and Space Science, Engineering Design, CSTA Computer Science, CCSS Math, and CCSS ELA. We are also aligned to Florida, Pennsylvania, and Texas standards.

We’ve utilized Nearpod to combine SAM Labs’ standards-aligned STEAM & coding curriculum with Nearpod’s interactive technology. Engage students with interactive videos, quizzes, games, and more.

Use SAM Labs’ Formative Assessments to monitor student learning and provide ongoing feedback, all without leaving the app.

You also receive certified educator onboarding and ongoing personalized support to ensure smooth implementation and adoption in your classroom or educational setting.
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Everything you need to bring STEAM to life.

This STEAM kit includes enough materials for 30 students to work in groups of three perfect for classrooms, learning centers and labs, afterschool programs, and other educational settings. Our SAM Blocks are Bluetooth connected and easy to charge.