The Black STEM Heroes curriculum

This curriculum introduces students to science, engineering, and innovation through the stories of real scientists and inventors whose discoveries shaped the modern world.

Designed for grades 3–5, the curriculum combines biography, science investigation, and hands-on learning to help students develop core STEM thinking skills.

The program can be used in schools, afterschool programs, homeschool settings, and enrichment programs.

What the Curriculum Includes

Each unit focuses on one STEM innovator and provides a complete set of teacher-ready materials, including:

• Structured lesson plans (45–60 minutes each)
• Teacher mini-lesson scripts for easy instruction
• Hands-on student investigations and modeling activities
• Student worksheets and activity pages
• Vocabulary cards and science language supports
• Exit tickets and formative assessments
• Unit quiz and writing prompts
• Answer keys and grading rubrics
• Differentiation strategies for diverse learners

All materials are designed to be plug-and-play for teachers.

Built for Real Classrooms

The curriculum also includes:

NGSS connections
Science and engineering practices
Crosscutting concepts
Skills aligned with state science assessments

Teachers are provided with daily pacing guides, discussion prompts, and instructional supports to make implementation easy.

Pilot Schools and Programs

We are currently preparing the first classroom release of the Black STEM Heroes curriculum and are inviting educators to participate as pilot sites.

We welcome participation from:

• Elementary schools
• Afterschool and enrichment programs
• Homeschool educators and co-ops
• Community learning programs

Pilot partners will receive early access to materials and the opportunity to help shape the final curriculum through feedback.

Interested in piloting the curriculum?
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