Did you know that Idaho Code 33-1614 requires 7th or 8th grade students to complete one or more career exploration courses aligned to the First Steps Standards? Are you looking to incorporate career applications aligned to your STEM topics? The Idaho STEM Action Center provides fully funded access to Learning Blade and Career Blade, two programs that increase student awareness of STEM/CS/CTE careers. These platforms reinforce academic standards in grades 5-9 while exposing students to 100 careers and technologies. Learn how to utilize these resources with your students on and offline to develop critical thinking and problem solving through career exploration.