C-STEM Curriculum Overview

Welcome to the C-STEM Curriculum for Our Lady of the Prairie Catholic School (OLP). This folder contains the curriculum overviews for Kindergarten through 6th grade. The C-STEM program is designed to integrate Catholic teachings with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), creating a learning environment that fosters creativity, ethical responsibility, and problem-solving skills, all grounded in faith.

OLP’s C-STEM Schedule

At Our Lady of the Prairie Catholic School, we follow a five-week rotation for our C-STEM program. Each grade group progresses through hands-on activities, exploring both STEM concepts and Catholic values.

OLP C-STEM Weekly Schedule

Create Your Own Schedule

If you would like to create your own C-STEM schedule, the C-STEM curriculum is flexible and allows for customization. You can adjust the sequence of lessons or the schedule to suit the needs of your classroom. For those outside of OLP or adapting for a different class, feel free to modify the schedule as follows:

Choose the Weekly Lesson Plans: Pick a lesson from the available Lesson Plans. You can follow our 6-week structure or create a custom timeline.
Set the Weekly Rotation: Assign specific days for each grade group to have their C-STEM lessons. This can be adapted based on your school’s timetable.
Plan for Open Tech Time: If desired, designate a week for Open Tech Time or independent STEM projects such as science fair preparations.

Sample Custom Schedule

Day	Grade	Lesson	Time
Monday	Grades 3-5	Weekly C-STEM Lesson	10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Tuesday	Kindergarten	Weekly C-STEM Lesson	1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Wednesday	Grades 1-2	Weekly C-STEM Lesson	9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Curriculum Structure

The C-STEM Curriculum is divided into three sections based on grade groups. Each curriculum overview provides a detailed outline of the topics covered in STEM, along with how Catholic values such as stewardship, ethical responsibility, and service to others are woven into each lesson.

Kindergarten Curriculum

Kindergarten Curriculum

The Kindergarten curriculum introduces young students to basic concepts in technology and engineering, focusing on hands-on activities that help them explore God’s creation. It emphasizes stewardship, creativity, and kindness, fostering early problem-solving skills.

1st to 3rd Grade Curriculum

1st to 3rd Grade Curriculum

The curriculum for Grades 1-3 builds on the foundational skills introduced in Kindergarten. It explores more complex concepts in technology and engineering, while continuing to emphasize faith-based values such as teamwork, ethical responsibility, and care for creation. Lessons are designed to engage students in hands-on activities, promoting inquiry and collaboration.

4th to 6th Grade Curriculum

4th to 6th Grade Curriculum

For Grades 4-6, the curriculum introduces advanced concepts in STEM, focusing on design thinking, innovation, and problem-solving. Students are encouraged to reflect on the ethical implications of technology and how they can use their skills to serve others and care for God’s creation. This curriculum prepares students for more challenging engineering and technology projects while maintaining a strong focus on Catholic teachings.

Catholic Integration

Each curriculum overview highlights how STEM topics are integrated with Catholic teachings, focusing on:

Stewardship of Creation: Encouraging students to take care of the world God has entrusted to us.
Ethical Innovation: Teaching students to think critically about how technology can serve the common good.
Service to Others: Using STEM skills to help solve problems in the community and beyond.

Additional Resources

In addition to the curriculum, you can explore detailed lesson plans in the LessonPlans folder, where you will find weekly activities, assessments, and Catholic reflections tailored to each grade group.

For detailed lesson plans, visit:

For more information about the C-STEM program and its faith-based approach to STEM education, visit the main C-STEM README.

Happy Teaching!