STEAM
Our STEAM lessons are designed with current research informed content and interactives to elevate learning and creativity.
Online lessons include
over 100 language translations
over 10 student response apps
narrated interactive slides or videos
gamified material to review key academic vocabulary and learning objectives
Our gamified lessons are
Available Courses
Each course series will have 30 gamified lessons for you to choose from. These bite-sized asynchronous lessons are a chance to explore new research topics in STEAM or dive into introductory themes to build a foundation in field-specific academic literacy. All lessons align with grade appropriate CCSS, NGSS, and SEL Skill Standards.
Step 1: Browse courses and available lessons
Step 2: Subscribe to register to your favorite mini lesson or build your own course bundle and start learning!
Step 3: Become familiar with our learning platform deck.toys by completing our free "Welcome to deck.toys" lesson. You may create your own account or register as a guest.
Step 4: Connect with our learning community, collect badges, and get personalized feedback from course instructors or mentors
Why Learn Online with Us?
🏆 With every lesson earn collectable badges and show them off in your student portfolio.
🎮Want collectable pins or stickers? Trade in game points for merchandise by complete concept questions and games in each lesson.
When you subscribe, you will also get access to our community space.
Why Join Our Community Space?
VU learners access a growing network of peers, mentors, and working professionals with shared visions and goals.
Learners can
Create a personalized profile that highlight your lesson badges, interests, and skillsets.
Build portfolios in Inkwire and showcase your work.
Advocate for your local community with data informed, culturally relevant projects.
Share your work with universities for competitive college admissions or internships.
Connect with mentors in your field of interest.
STEAM Courses
These bite-sized lessons are a chance to explore interesting new research topics in the STEAM field. All K-12 lessons align with grade appropriate CCSS, NGSS, and SEL Skill Standards. Choose what category or topic you are interested in. You are free to pick one lesson to explore or build your own course bundle.
Marine Science
New Science
Marine Science
Introductory
Marine Science
Introductory
Marine Science
Ecosystem
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University level without the university price tag
Self Paced
Grades 11+
Funded by VELA Fund microgrant.
The Rocky Intertidal and the Communities that Reply on Them
Course Lessons:
1 - The Ocean Environment
2 - Marine Food Webs
3 - Rocky Intertidal Ecosystem
4 - Conservation & Management
Student Sign-Ups Begin 1/31/22
An Introduction to Academic Research and Writing
Course Topics:
1 - Defining Critical Literacy
2 - -Understanding Academic Writing Conventions
3 - Examining Sources
4 - Developing a Research Project
Student Sign-Ups Begin: 1/31/22
