At EDUPRIZE Gilbert, we believe learning should be active, exciting, and deeply connected to the real world. That’s why our elementary program is designed to immerse students in hands-on, minds-on experiences—especially in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
STEM education is more than just equations and lab reports. It’s about helping students explore, question, build, and understand how things work. By incorporating hands-on learning across all grade levels, EDUPRIZE students don’t just study STEM—they live it.
Here’s how EDUPRIZE Gilbert is helping young learners develop a love for STEM that lasts a lifetime.
STEM Begins Early at EDUPRIZE
From the earliest grades, our students are introduced to the building blocks of science and math in a way that feels natural, playful, and exciting. Through interactive experiments, themed units, and learning labs, we create experiences that make students curious and confident about the world around them.
Whether it’s measuring ingredients for a recipe, building a paper bridge, or coding a simple animation, EDUPRIZE students are developing critical STEM habits from the very beginning.
Live Learning Labs: Science in Action
One of the standout features at EDUPRIZE Gilbert is our Live Learning Labs. These labs give students the opportunity to apply concepts they’ve learned in class through experiments and projects that are tactile, creative, and real-world focused.
In these labs, students might:
- Create working circuits to learn about electricity
- Use soil samples and water testing to explore ecosystems
- Build simple machines with gears and pulleys
- Solve design challenges using basic engineering principles
These labs don’t just reinforce textbook concepts—they turn them into memorable experiences that stick.
Thematic Units That Connect Ideas
STEM at EDUPRIZE is woven into our larger thematic learning model, which means that science and math aren’t taught in isolation—they’re part of a bigger picture.
For example, in a unit themed around “Space Exploration,” students might:
- Calculate distances between planets in math
- Build model rockets to understand force and motion
- Explore the solar system through hands-on simulations
- Write reports on famous scientists or astronauts
This interdisciplinary approach helps students see how STEM subjects work together and relate to the real world.
Building Problem-Solving and Collaboration Skills
Hands-on STEM activities also teach skills that go beyond academics. In every project, students are practicing how to:
- Work in teams
- Think critically
- Make predictions and test them
- Adjust and improve based on results
- Present their ideas with confidence
These are the same skills that today’s STEM careers demand—and they’re being cultivated every day in our classrooms.
Technology in the Classroom
At EDUPRIZE Gilbert, technology isn’t just a tool—it’s part of how students learn to engage with the world. Our students regularly use:
- Chromebooks and iPads for interactive learning
- Age-appropriate coding programs
- Digital microscopes and virtual science simulations
- Online math platforms that adapt to individual learning levels
By integrating technology with traditional learning, we’re preparing students to be both digitally literate and confident creators in the 21st century.
Why It Matters
STEM jobs are growing at nearly double the rate of other careers. By starting STEM education early—and doing it in a way that is fun, engaging, and connected—EDUPRIZE is helping students build a strong academic foundation and future-ready skills.
But even more importantly, we’re helping them discover that learning is exciting, that failure is part of the process, and that their ideas matter.
Come See STEM in Action at EDUPRIZE Gilbert
We’d love to show you how our students are learning, building, and growing through hands-on STEM every day.
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