Use these lessons, activities, and reading passages on AI, cybersecurity, privacy, and more to help students hone their STEM skills.
Step Inside AI
Can AI help a busy pet shelter get animals adopted? Students will
identify goals, select tech tools, and order algorithm steps for an AI solution.
Meet Real-Life Tech Experts!
Students will discover how AI & cybersecurity specialists combine creativity and technical skills. Plus, these pros share advice for career success!
Student Magazine
Experts explain how AI can transform daily life
Video
A student interviews a cybersecurity pro
Classroom Resources
These lessons, activities, and reading passages on AI, cybersecurity, privacy, and more will introduce students to STEM innovations and careers. The resources are also available in a student-directed remote learning format.
Artificial Intelligence
Online Safety
Cryptology and Fraud Protection
Remote Learning
Explore a variety of ELA, science, and math activities for elementary and middle school students. Start by reviewing the Remote Instruction Guide, then browse the library of student activities for your grade.
Tech4Innovation Contest Winners
We asked students to write and illustrate a tech innovation that solves a problem in their community. We were so inspired by all the amazing entries we received. Thanks to everyone who participated!
Grades 3–5 Winner
Bethany D., Wilson, NC, Grade 5
Noticing that her sunscreen wiped off at the beach but her temporary tattoo did not, Bethany’s innovation is a temporary tattoo did not, Bethany’s innovation is a temporary tattoo called SPFaces with zinc oxide in the ink to protect skin from sunburn.
Grades 6–7 Winner
Samantha L., Linthicum, MD, Grade 7
Samantha’s innovation is a car steering wheel with a sensor to detect the driver’s heart rate. If an abnormal change is detected (indicating sleep, heart attack, etc.), an alarm will go off. If the driver doesn’t respond, the car will turn on hazard lights, slow itself down, and call emergency services.
Special Girl Innovator Winner
Linda D., Santa Ana, CA, Grade 7
Linda’s innovation is an app that people with visual impairment can use when they encounter an unknown object. Using the phone’s camera, the app will describe the object, read aloud any words on it, and if needed, initiate a video call with a sighted representative who can provide support.
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TAKE SURVEYFor additional terms and conditions, please visit scholastic.com/snpsurveyrules. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Fully completed surveys must be completed by 4/22/21 in order to be eligible to win. Five (5) winners will be selected at random from all eligible surveys submitted and will each receive $50 worth of American Express gift cards. Promotion is open only to survey recipients age 18 or older who teach grades 3–7, who are residents of the United States (one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia) and who have received and reviewed the Tech4Innovation materials.