A free digital gateway to STEM

Opening doors
to STEM.

Talent is everywhere. Opportunity isn't. Atlas Academy connects students and educators with free technology, learning resources, mentorship, and opportunity — no matter their zip code.

STOP 01
Learn

STEM lessons and structured learning pathways.

STOP 02
Create

Hands-on projects that turn ideas into things.

STOP 03
Discover

Scholarships, competitions, and internships.

STOP 04
Connect

Mentors, educators, and a community of makers.

Why Atlas exists

Every student deserves a map to opportunity — not just the ones who already know where to look. Atlas builds that map, one free resource at a time.

Four ways in

Everything routes back to one journey.

Whether a student starts with a coding tutorial or a robotics competition, every path on Atlas leads through the same four waypoints.

01 · LEARN

Learn

Explore STEM lessons, tutorials, and learning pathways built for every grade and skill level.

02 · CREATE

Create

Build projects and apply STEM concepts through hands-on, materials-light activities.

03 · DISCOVER

Discover

Find scholarships, competitions, internships, and other opportunities worth chasing.

04 · CONNECT

Connect

Find mentors, communities, and people who've walked the path before.

Student resource hub

Free resources, ready to open.

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Physics·Grades 6–9·Beginner

Build a Solar Oven

Explore energy transfer and solar radiation by designing and testing your own solar oven.

Computer Science·Grades 7–10·Beginner

Python Basics: First Program

Write your first lines of Python and learn how computers read instructions step by step.

Engineering·Grades 9–12·Intermediate

Intro to Robotics: Build a Line Follower

Design and program a small robot that follows a line using basic sensors and logic.

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Learning pathways

A trail, not a scavenger hunt.

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Pathway: Learn to Code

STEP 01

Computational Thinking

Break problems into steps before writing a single line of code.

STEP 02

Python Basics

Variables, loops, and logic — the grammar of programming.

STEP 03

Build Your Own Project

Design something original, from idea to finished build.

For educators

Everything you need to bring STEM into your classroom.

Lesson plans, activities, and presentation materials — organized by grade, subject, and time required, ready to download.

Introduction to Coding
6 lessons · PDF
Beginner Robotics
5 lessons · PDF
Environmental Science
4 lessons · PDF
Physics Experiments
7 lessons · PDF
Design Challenges
5 lessons · PDF
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Opportunity hub

Opportunities students don't always know exist.

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National Youth Robotics Challenge
FIRST Robotics Foundation
Grade Level9–12
FieldEngineering
DeadlineSep 30, 2026
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Rising Coders Summer Fellowship
Code Forward Initiative
Grade Level10–12
FieldComputer Science
DeadlineMar 15, 2027
Learn More

Get involved

Six ways onto the map.

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Students

Browse free resources, follow a pathway, and start building.

Start Learning

Teachers

Download lesson plans and classroom-ready activities.

Teacher Resources

Mentors & Volunteers

Share your field, career, and time with a student on their way up.

Get Involved

Built with student safety at the center.

Every feature involving minors — accounts, messaging, mentorship — is designed around moderation, minimal data collection, and appropriate guardian consent. Read our safety & privacy commitments →

Your support keeps Atlas free.

Donations fund STEM materials, technology, workshops, and mentorship for students who'd otherwise go without.