📅 Bi-Weekly C-STREAM Curriculum¶

17 Sessions for Every-Other-Week Scheduling

This folder contains condensed C-STREAM curricula for schools that have STREAM class every other week instead of weekly. Each bi-weekly curriculum covers the same essential skills, concepts, and faith integration as the weekly version, but condensed into 17 sessions.

📂 Bi-Weekly Grade Folders¶

Kindergarten (25-minute sessions)¶

Curriculum	Sessions	Folder
Standard	17	Kindergarten

Grades 1-2 (30-minute sessions)¶

Year	Sessions	Folder
Year A	17	Grades_1-2_YearA
Year B	17	Grades_1-2_YearB

Grades 3-4 (40-minute sessions)¶

Year	Sessions	Folder
Year A	17	Grades_3-4_YearA
Year B	17	Grades_3-4_YearB

Grades 5-6 (45-minute sessions)¶

Year	Sessions	Folder
Year A	17	Grades_5-6_YearA
Year B	17	Grades_5-6_YearB

🔄 Session Numbering System¶

Bi-weekly lessons use Session numbers instead of week numbers:

Session	Approximate Calendar Timing
Session 01	Early September
Session 02	Late September
Session 03	Early October
Session 04	Mid October
Session 05	Late October
Session 06	Early November
Session 07	Mid November
Session 08	Early December
Session 09	Mid January
Session 10	Late January
Session 11	Mid February
Session 12	Early March
Session 13	Late March
Session 14	Early April
Session 15	Late April
Session 16	Early May
Session 17	Late May

📋 How Content is Condensed¶

Multi-Week Projects¶

In the weekly curriculum, multi-week projects span 2-4 weeks. In the bi-weekly version:

2-week projects → Single extended session
3-4 week projects → Two sessions with clear continuation

Long-Arc Projects¶

Major engineering challenges that span 5-8 weeks in weekly curriculum:

Condensed to 2-3 sessions with streamlined scope
Focus on essential design-build-test-reflect cycles
Some optional extensions available for enrichment

Faith Integration¶

All Catholic identity elements preserved:

Saint connections
Scripture readings
Prayer moments
Service applications
Wonder and gratitude reflection

🗓️ Bi-Weekly Year Overview¶

Fall Sessions (Sessions 1-6)¶

Sessions 1-2: Welcome & Wonder, establishing routines
Sessions 3-5: Building & Engineering focus
Sessions 6: Thanksgiving gratitude and giving

Winter Sessions (Sessions 7-10)¶

Session 7: Advent light and wonder
Session 8: Catholic Schools Week (late January)
Sessions 9-10: New Year exploration and winter engineering

Spring Sessions (Sessions 11-17)¶

Sessions 11-12: Lenten life and growth
Sessions 13-14: Easter resurrection and renewal
Sessions 15-16: Application and service projects
Session 17: Year-end celebration and exhibition

💡 Tips for Bi-Weekly Implementation¶

Maintaining Momentum¶

Send home Wonder Journals for continued exploration between sessions
Use Family Connection activities to extend learning
Post "What We're Discovering" updates in classroom

Maximizing Session Time¶

Prepare materials in advance (everything ready at stations)
Use consistent opening/closing rituals
Train student helpers for distribution/cleanup

Documentation¶

Take photos each session for continuity
Keep class portfolio visible between sessions
Reference previous discoveries when starting new sessions

Resource	Description
📅 Year Planner	Full-year planning guide
📬 Parent Sheets	Bi-weekly family communications
🆘 Sub Plans	Emergency backup activities
📦 CSCOE Library	Material checkout guide

Bi-Weekly C-STREAM — Same great content, flexible scheduling