STEM-Focused Tours
Interactive STEM Learning
Science, technology, engineering and math are subjects that affect the world all around us, but teaching them is too often restricted to the classroom and lab. Our STEM programs change that and provide thoughtful, hands-on ways for teachers and their students to connect these topics to the real world. From geothermal energy in Iceland to robotics in Japan, ACIS’ STEM travel programs can prompt a lifetime of scientific discovery.
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Environmental Conservation
Partake in a reforestation service project with a focus on community development and ecological issues in either Costa Rica or Ecuador or collect data as part of coral reef restoration efforts in the Dominican Republic.
Renewable Energy
Explore alternative energy sources with a tour of a hydroelectric power station in Switzerland or a geothermal power station in Iceland.
Marine Biology
Monitor turtles in the Galápagos, whale-watch in the Azores or snorkel with fish in the Dominican Republic.
Automotive Engineering
Tour BMW World in Munich or Toyota Mega Web Park in Tokyo for a glimpse into engineering and the latest technological advancements.
Geothermal Activity
Volcanic activity is common in the Azores and Iceland, taking the form of crater lakes, hot springs, geysers and much more.
Research & Healthcare
Visit the Centre of the Cell in London to watch biomedical researchers at work and participate in a workshop on careers in science and health.
My students learned so much about clean energy and climate change. Many of them stated that their perspective on the environment completely changed due to this trip.”
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Free resources to inspire your next lesson plan
STEM Classroom Activity – Human Genome Sequencing
This two-part activity is intended for science teachers who wish to introduce their students to the Human Genome Project, both in its significance to scientific discovery and the broader effects on society.
STEM Classroom Activity – Invasive Species “Wanted” Poster
This lesson plan gives students insight into the global nature of the invasive species problem and helps them find innovative ways to help solve this ongoing issue.
STEM Classroom Activity – The Mediterranean Diet
This two-part lesson plan incorporates science with international cuisine, allowing students to learn about the diet’s ancient origins and its positive impacts on human health.
2025 STEM Calendar
We’ve created a resource just for science teachers who want to expose their students to a wide range of STEM-related topics, from geology to solar technology, mathematics to ecology, and explore them through an international lens.
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Global Sustainability: From You to the UN
This lesson plan is for English and Social Studies teachers who want to inform their students about the United Nations, youth activism and creating a sustainable future economically and environmentally.
Learn MoreFree Brochure for STEM Educators
Open the world to your STEM students through educational travel. Often called a “life-changing experience,” an educational tour abroad applies key scientific concepts discussed in the classroom to real-world opportunities for research and discovery.
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Did You Know?
ACIS tours are independently deemed so educational that teachers can earn professional development units and students can earn college credit!