Vilros STEM support
Since 2010, Vilros has been providing educators with the hardware, curriculum materials, and resources needed to teach computer science, robotics, and maker skills in K–12 classrooms.
We're one of the few electronics distributors that offers more than just hardware—we provide curriculum strategy, ready-to-use lesson plans, and bulk pricing for schools and programs.
Curriculum strategy
Vilros offers a free curriculum strategy document designed to help educators align STEM learning objectives with emerging workforce demands.
"Teaching the Builders of Tomorrow: STEM Curriculum Strategy for K–12 Education" explores:
- A changing world of work: How professional careers are evolving
- Layered STEM skills: Why meaningful STEM learning brings multiple skills together
- A flexible curriculum: How to design learning that adapts as the world changes
The guide helps educators navigate the challenge of preparing students for careers and technologies that don't yet exist. Instead of prescriptive lesson plans, it provides a framework for building flexible, future-ready learning experiences.
Lesson plans and resources
Vilros provides ready-to-use lesson plans that support inquiry, creativity, and technical skills across grades and subjects. Lessons include slides and scripts for out-of-the-box classroom use.
Featured lesson: Using AI Effectively
Our ready-to-use lesson on responsible AI use includes slides, a detailed script, and discussion prompts. Topics covered:
- What AI is and how it works
- Bias and ethical considerations in AI
- Practical applications and limitations
- Critical thinking when interacting with AI systems
This lesson fits into computer science, digital literacy, or ethics curricula and requires no prior AI knowledge from the instructor.
Raspberry Pi Foundation resources
The Raspberry Pi Foundation provides free curriculum materials for educators:
- Teach Computing Curriculum: Lesson plans, worksheets, homework, and assessments for ages 5–16
- Picademy: Free teacher training (in-person or online)
- Online courses: Programming, physical computing, and more on FutureLearn
Hardware and components
Since 2010, Vilros has been providing educators with computer robotics hardware, starter kits, boards, components, wires, resistors, transistors, and cases for hands-on learning.
Raspberry Pi and Arduino for classrooms
- Raspberry Pi: Full computers for teaching programming, networking, and digital making
- Arduino: Microcontrollers for electronics, sensors, and physical computing
- Starter kits: Everything needed to get started in one box
- Components: Breadboards, jumper wires, LEDs, sensors, motors, and more
Bulk pricing for schools
Vilros offers bulk packs and education quotes for schools and programs. Tell us your class size, preferred platform, and project goals, and we'll provide options tailored to your program.
Include any purchase-order, vendor-registration, or tax-exemption requirements in your request, and we'll confirm available options and documents.
Teacher training resources
Teaching computing and maker skills requires confidence with the technology. Fortunately, extensive free training is available:
For teachers new to computing
- Programming 101: Four-week introductory Python course (2 hours/week)
- Teach Computing Curriculum: Subject-expert-created materials with pedagogical research and teacher feedback built in
- Digital Making at Home: Video series and projects for teaching at home or in remote settings
For advanced educators
- Programming Pedagogy in Secondary Schools: Advanced teaching approaches for middle school and up
- Raspberry Pi Certified Educator program: Recognition for completing training
- Get Ready for a Masters in Data Science and AI: Two-week intensive (6 hours/week)
All courses are freely available online through the Raspberry Pi Foundation's partnership with FutureLearn, Google, and the National Centre for Computing Education (NCCE).
Get started
Ready to bring hands-on STEM learning to your classroom or program?
- Download the curriculum strategy guide to align your learning objectives with workforce trends
- Explore lesson plans and pick a first project for your students
- Request a bulk quote for classroom hardware or explore starter kits
- Take a teacher training course to build your confidence with the technology
You don't need a finished parts list or detailed plan to start a conversation—reach out with your grade level, subject area, and what you'd like students to learn, and we'll help you find the right starting point.
Need help planning your STEM program?
Explore the STEM Curriculum Strategy guide or request an education quote.