Science and STEM Resources

Programs that help students discover STEM career pathways.

MINDS-i is rocking the Robotics Education world with a high-technology platform that is simple to use, extraordinarily durable, infinitely modifiable, and will prepare students with the skills they need to excel in the 21st century.

X-Cal offers customized-based solutions for elementary, middle, and high school science and STEM programs. We offer teacher-directed and student-centered science solutions that utilize stunning multimedia, digital whiteboard applications, hands-on activities, and built-in assessment. At X-Cal, we deliver differentiated science instructional materials and provide teachers the tools to engage, explore, explain, elaborate, and evaluate scientific theory.

We offer educational science software LJ Create and SciTex Learning as well as educational robotics from MINDS-i.

  • Minds-i STEM Competitions
    MINDS-i STEM Integrated Robotics UAV Competition Kit
    Item Number:
    CPK-UAM2-001

    Immerse your students in STEM with the thrill of UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) competitions. The kit introduces students to drone building and programming, with a focus on the classroom, community, statewide and national competitions. It includes a UAV frame, replacement parts, and a full library of sample programs to quickly get started. This fun, team-based setting inspires students to pursue STEM-based careers.

  • Robotics System Starter Kit
    Robotics System Starter Kit
    Item Number:
    PTT-ARD2-001

    Sample the MINDS-i Robotics system and introduce students to the basics of programming, robotics, and engineering. Students construct two robots and experiment with various sensors, actuators, and mechanical elements to perform multiple autonomous tasks. The set includes easy to use visual instructions for building and programming.

  • MINDS-i’s STEM Curriculum
    Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
    Item Number:
    MCK-UALB-MR2

    Students design, build, and program drones for aerial search and rescues, GPS-guided crop dusting, autonomous deliveries to remote locations, and other compelling industry-related challenges.

  • Minds-i Robotics Education
    STEM Integrated Robotics: Foundations Curriculum
    Item Number:
    MCK-FDSL-090

    The MINDS-i STEM Robotics Foundations Curriculum is an introduction to the STEM and Robotics. Designed as an interactive approach to applied science, technology, engineering and math, this course will allow the student to become familiar with the basics of robotics and programming through teamwork.

  • Minds-i STEM Curriculum
    High School and Post Secondary STEM & Robotics Curriculum
    Item Number:
    MCK-FDLB-6X6

    The MINDS-i Foundations Curriculum as an introduction to STEM and Robotics designed as an interactive approach to applied science, technology, engineering, and math. In this course, students will become familiar with the basics of robotics and programming through teamwork

  • STEM Drones Curriculum
    MINDS-i’s Curriculum combines STEM with essential life skills relevant to today’s needs.

    This student LAB was developed to supplement the MINDS-I UAV Drones Curriculum as an introduction to the world of UAV Drones and Robotics. It is designed as an interactive approach to applied science, technology, engineering, and math. In this course, students will become familiar with the basics of UAV Drone robotics and programming through teamwork.

  • A cloud-based Elementary Science teaching resource
    A cloud-based blended learning resource for teaching STEM to elementary school students.
    Item Number:
    LWS-AL
    Our hands-on digital program teaches standards-based math, science, engineering, and English language skills to elementary school children. Continuous interaction with exciting equipment and software creates a learning environment that is engaging for everyone. Students and teachers will want to spend time in our STEM labs. Our comprehensive library contains over 1,000 STEM lessons, which are available anytime, anywhere online. It makes getting started with Living with STEM as easy as 1-2-3.
  • LJ Create CTE Program
    A diverse range of industry-focused disciplines.

    LJ Create's CTE program offers a diverse range of industry-focused disciplines wth resources that relate to the Energy Sector, Manufacturing, and Electronics our program helps students connect their learning to real-world applications.

  • STEM Robotics UAV + UGV Drones Curriculum (90 Hour)
    UAV XL + UGV DRONES LAB
    Item Number:
    MCK-DRLB-MRX

    Minds-i developed this lab to accompany the MINDS-i UAV + UGV Drones Curriculum as an introduction to Drones and Robotics as an interactive approach to STEM.

  • High-School Dissections
    Frog Dissection Model
    Item Number:
    124001-4

    With SynFrog™, there’s no longer any need to harm real frogs for the sake of enhancing the educational experience. In addition to eliminating the ethical concerns of sacrificing living animals to teach comparative anatomy, SynFrog is a better option for students because it does not expose them to hazardous chemicals, like formaldehyde and formalin.