National STEM Day (November 8) is the perfect spark for curiosity. But what if that spark became a flame that burned all year long? Inventionland Education’s Innovation Science Course helps elementary, middle, and high school classrooms do exactly that. Built around hands-on invention, real-world problem solving, and student creativity, the course turns National STEM Day into a year-round event.

A clear path to learning Innovation Science

The Innovation Science Course guides students through an exciting process that mirrors how real innovators work, moving from problem discovery to ideation, prototyping, testing, and storytelling. Young learners investigate everyday challenges in their homes, schools, and communities. Middle schoolers build confidence with more structured, creative design challenges using various materials. High school students level up with deeper research, more advanced inventions, and pitch-ready presentations. Across all levels, students learn to think like scientists and create like inventors.

STEM that connects to every classroom

Innovation isn’t a silo. The course intentionally blends STEM with literacy, art, and entrepreneurship so students see how innovation science shows up in the real world.

Empowered teachers equal engaged students

When students are invited to solve problems they care about, engagement rises dramatically. When teachers have a structure and rich resources, confidence follows. The Innovation Science Course supports both through professional learning using readily available materials and a supportive community of professionals working in STEM fields who share ideas, exemplars, and encouragement. The result is a classroom where students are excited, educators are facilitators, and innovation flourishes.

Ready to bring the wow year-round?

This November 8, celebrate National STEM Day by igniting a journey that lasts well beyond a single calendar date. With Inventionland Education’s Innovation Science Course, your students will innovate, design, build, and share. Together you’ll discover that the real magic of innovation and STEM is not just learning about the world, but inventing a better one together.

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What does it take to turn vision into reality when $15 million and the future of thousands of students are on the line? For Pueblo School District 60 in Colorado, the answer lies in bold leadership, innovative design, and a commitment to equity, backed by a robust partnership with Inventionland Education.

A $15 Million Vision for Change

In 2024, Pueblo School District 60 received a transformative $15 million Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP) grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Under the leadership of Drew Hirshon, Director of Magnet Schools, the district launched Project Heroes, an ambitious initiative to introduce STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) programming across three newly reimagined magnet schools.

These schools, including Park View School of Discovery (elementary), Risley School of Exploration (middle school), and Centennial High School’s Design and Innovation Academy, were designed with a single purpose: to connect classroom learning to real-world problem-solving and career pathways that inspire the next generation of innovators.

Designing Immersive Spaces That Spark Curiosity

To bring this vision to life, Pueblo partnered with Inventionland Education, known for creating immersive Innovation Labs® and applied STEM curriculum programs that reimagine what’s possible in education. Together, they built five groundbreaking Innovation Labs across the district. The immersive spaces combine design thinking, fabrication, storytelling, and collaboration into a hands-on experience that enables students to innovate, explore, and take the lead.

Each lab features themed environments that inspire imagination and support project-based learning (PBL). Here, students don’t just learn science or technology; they live it, experimenting, designing prototypes, and pitching solutions to real-world challenges.

“In these spaces, students are not just learning facts,” Hirshon explains. “They’re developing empathy, creativity, collaboration, perseverance, and reflection. These are the very skills they’ll need for the workforce of tomorrow.”

A Culture Rooted in Innovation and Equity

Project Heroes is about more than STREAM courses or lab equipment; it’s about redefining learning for all students, especially those furthest from opportunity. The district’s magnet programs provide equitable access to specialized instruction and career exploration, ensuring that every student, regardless of their background, can envision themselves as creators and problem solvers.

By shifting to project-based learning and a makers’ mindset, Pueblo is already seeing promising results: reduced absenteeism, higher engagement, and stronger community buy-in. Teachers are empowered through professional learning that connects innovation with classroom practice, and students are energized by experiences that feel meaningful and relevant.

Leadership That Makes Change Possible

The success of Project Heroes reflects a clear lesson: true transformation requires both vision and execution. Hirshon and his team turned complex funding requirements into an actionable plan by aligning curriculum design, space transformation, and professional learning around a shared purpose.

From kindergarten through high school, students are part of a seamless STREAM pathway that connects imagination with innovation, preparing them for college, careers, and beyond.

Inventionland Education partners with schools and districts nationwide to create immersive Innovation Labs®, innovation curriculum, and professional learning that inspire creativity and deeper learning. Featured on the Discovery and Science Channels, Inventionland Education’s award-winning approach transforms classrooms into spaces where students dream, design, and develop real-world solutions through the power of invention and imagination.

Contact us to see how you can bring this experience to your school or district.

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At Inventionland Education, we’re proud to celebrate our award-winning partner series Tomorrow’s World Today, which recently earned four prestigious Telly Awards in its ninth season. The groundbreaking program—known for blending innovation, sustainability, and storytelling—now plays a pivotal role in our applied STEM curriculum, which is available to all participating schools and districts.

Tomorrow’s World Today consistently pushes the boundaries of television by blending compelling narratives with real-world insights. From highlighting sustainable practices to uncovering breakthroughs in science and technology, the series resonates with viewers eager to explore tomorrow’s possibilities.

Each episode explores cutting-edge concepts that are transforming lives today and shaping the future. Just a few of our featured industry leaders include:

NASA | General Atomics Aeronautical | Consumers Energy
Microsoft | Toyota | Caterpillar | U.S. Steel | Domino’s Pizza

The 46th Annual Telly Awards recognized Tomorrow’s World Today across multiple categories:

• Silver Telly – Series: Non-Scripted
• Silver Telly – Series: Sustainability
• Silver Telly – Series: Education & Discovery
• Bronze Telly – Series: Science & Technology

These honors reflect the show’s excellence in “edutainment,” delivering compelling, real-world stories that spark curiosity and inspire innovation. Hosted by Inventionland founder George Davison, the show explores the cutting-edge ideas and technology shaping our future—making it a perfect complement to Inventionland Education’s hands-on approach to STEM learning.

“Winning in these diverse categories underscores the power of storytelling to educate and engage,” said Davison. “We’re proud to be part of a series that ‘edutains’ and drives positive impact.”

As part of the Inventionland Education curriculum, every school and district receives full access to episodes of Tomorrow’s World Today. Teachers can easily incorporate episodes into lessons that align with real-world STEM concepts, entrepreneurship, and invention. Students not only learn science and technology—they see it applied by some of the most forward-thinking companies and inventors in the world.

The series highlights sustainable manufacturing practices, groundbreaking inventions, and the creativity needed to bring ideas to life—all key elements of our applied STEM course.

The shared commitment to educational storytelling echoes Inventionland Education’s mission of making learning immersive, exciting, and empowering.

Episodes air on the Science Channel, with additional airings on the Discovery Channel.

Learn more about how your school can bring engaging, Telly Award-winning content into your classrooms by contacting Inventionland Education today.

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