Our curriculum is designed for students ages 8-18 (grades 3-12). We offer age-appropriate adaptations for elementary, middle, and high school levels.
Applied Imagination™ is flexible by design. Most implementations run as a semester-long program with two 45-60 minute sessions per week. However, we offer adaptations for intensive workshops, after-school programs, and summer camps.
Yes, and we make it easy. All educators receive comprehensive training as part of the curriculum package. Our train-the-trainer model equips teachers with both the methodology and practical skills needed for successful implementation.
Our curriculum supports numerous educational standards including Common Core, Next Generation Science Standards, and 21st Century Skills frameworks. We provide detailed standards alignment documentation for each pathway.
While the facilitator-led curriculum is very pliable to many different settings, we recommend the self-paced curriculum for remote or hybrid settings. This curriculum can be found HERE.
Most activities use common classroom supplies. The curriculum package includes all specialized materials needed, including digital resources, presentation materials, and assessment tools.
Applied Imagination™ works with any class size. The collaborative nature of the curriculum actually thrives in normal classroom settings of 20-30 students.
Standard licenses are valid for one academic year and include all updates and support during that period. Multi-year options are available.
Most schools begin implementation within 2-4 weeks of purchase. This includes teacher training and resource setup.
The curriculum includes built-in assessment tools that measure both skill development and project outcomes. We provide implementation support that includes guidance on tracking and measuring student growth.
Many students continue their innovation journey by launching projects on our Marketplace of Ideas platform, where they can sell products, secure funding for initiatives, or showcase their research. Others apply their skills to academic and extracurricular pursuits.
Our Marketplace of Ideas platform provides a continuing outlet for student innovation, including mentorship opportunities, funding connections, and real-world implementation support.