Tech4Innovation
STEM and Technology Career Activities | Grades 3–7
Use these remote-ready student activities and adaptable lessons on AI, cybersecurity, online safety, and technology careers.
ASSIGN STUDENT WORK
Review and assign these step-by-step student activities in your preferred format:
Google doc:
- Grades 3-5 bit.ly/tech4innovation01
- Grades 6-7 bit.ly/tech4innovation02
- Open the link for the relevant Google Doc above.
- Click the blue “Make a Copy” button.
- Customize the Assignments box as described below.
- Share the Student Assignment doc with your students.
Print Packet/PDF:
- Grades 3-5 bit.ly/tech4innovation03
- Grades 6-7 bit.ly/tech4innovation04
- Download the relevant Print Packet/PDF above.
- Customize the Assignments box as described below.
- Distribute the packets to your students.
CUSTOMIZATION TIPS
When assigning student work, use the “Assignments” box to:
- Indicate which assignments students should complete
- Customize the materials to your class’s needs, including any tips and supporting tasks
- Assign due date(s)
Working with younger students?
- Duplicate the Student Assignment Google doc and share one assignment at a time
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The Tech4Innovation materials were originally developed for classroom instruction. To supplement the above student work with discussion and differentiation, review and adapt the program resources listed below.
Artificial IntelligenceSTEM + ELA
3–5
Lesson: Defining + Solving Problems With AI
Vocabulary • Critical thinking • Problem-solving
6–7
Lesson: Exploring the Benefits + Potential Pitfalls of AI Solutions
Vocabulary • Research • Problem-solving
3–7
Activity: Identifying AI Applications
Identifying technology terms • Identifying applications for technology
3–7
Mini-Poster: Exploring AI Innovation Ideas
Examples of AI innovations
6–7
Student Magazine: AI Careers
Reading comprehension • Career readiness
Online Safety ELA + Technology
3–5
Lesson: Learning About Online Privacy
Vocabulary • Critical thinking • Problem-solving
3–5
Activity: Making Safe Online Decisions
Real-life scenarios • Vocabulary • Privacy
3–5
Mini-Poster: Steps for Online Safety
Health + safety • Digital citizenship
6–7
Lesson: Assessing Online Safety Risks
Online safety + privacy • Technology innovation • Problem-solving
6–7
Activity: Making Safe Online Decisions
Real-life scenarios • Critical thinking • Online safety
6–7
Student Magazine: Cybersecurity Careers
Reading comprehension • Career readiness
Cryptology + Fraud Detection Math + Technology
3–5
Lesson: Introducing Cryptology + Fraud Detection
Encryption • Graphs • Data patterns
3–5
Activity: Practicing Cryptology
Decoding
3–5
Activity: Using Graphs for Fraud Detection
Identifying patterns • Reading + plotting graphs
3–5
Mini-Poster: STEM Career Skills
Career skills
6–7
Lesson: Tracing Digital Developments
History of technology • Digital convergence • Biometric security
6–7
Activity: Technology Cards
Technology applications • Critical thinking
6–7
Activity: Fingerprint Encryption
Pattern identification • Encryption coding • Online security
6–7
Student Magazine: Technology Careers
Reading comprehension • Career readiness
Video Technology and Career Development
3–7
Meet a Security Expert
Technology career advice • Vocabulary
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