A complete K-12 pathway built by a 30-year physics and engineering educator. Project-based lessons where students design assistive technology for real people — with the standards alignment, materials, and training your program needs.
Each band offers entry-level, experienced, and challenging tracks — so every student meets the right challenge, from first servo to capstone.
Sophia's Toy Helper, Emma's Organizer, Marcus' Weather Station — story-based builds that introduce cause, effect, and helping.
Miguel's Door Helper, Ethan's Sensory Controller, Ava's Rotating Organizer — hands-on mechanisms with real users in mind.
Elijah's Dice Roller, Lily's Attention Signal, Olivia's Piano Pedal — the same projects powering our SmartServo STEM Camps.
Nathan's Lab Assistant, Kai's Camera Adjuster, Daniel's Microscope — precision builds for science and engineering courses.
Rosa's Bottle Opener, Tyrell's Tool Grip, and full Human-Centered Design challenges for advanced problem solvers.
Harold's Utensil Holder, Priya's Button Assist, and the PLTW Human-Centered Design capstone sequence.
| Grade Band | Entry Level | Experienced | Challenging |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEM Activities, K-2 | Sophia's Toy Helper | Emma's Organizer | Marcus' Weather Station |
| STEM Learning, 3-5 | Miguel's Door Helper | Ethan's Sensory Controller | Isabella's Yarn Helper |
| After-School STEM, 3-5 | Ava's Rotating Organizer | Ahmed's Sports Equipment | Jasmine's Math Manipulatives |
| Pre-Engineering, 6-8 | Elijah's Dice Roller | Nadia's Art Supplies | Damian's Board Game Spinner |
| STEM Camps, 6-8 | Lily's Attention Signal | Ravi's Paintbrush Cleaner | Olivia's Piano Pedal |
| High School Engineering, 9-10 | Nathan's Lab Assistant | Kai's Camera Adjuster | Daniel's Microscope |
| Engineering Projects, 11-12 | Rosa's Bottle Opener | Tyrell's Tool Grip | Human-Centered Design |
| Capstone / PLTW | Harold's Utensil Holder | Priya's Button Assist | PLTW HCD Capstone |
All 24 lessons are free, always — 5E lesson plans included, no login required.
The same progressive sequence our Makers follow at home, packaged for classroom sets — from first program to original assistive-technology design.
Fundamentals, programming, precision rotation and feedback.
LocLine mounting systems for adaptable assistive solutions.
Slow, controlled rotation for examining objects from all angles.
Simple automation with professional assistive switches.
Rack and pinion mechanisms for controlled tipping and release.
Flexible gripping that holds objects securely without damage.
Automated locking for secure attachment and controlled release.
Co-design and rapid prototyping with quick-release couplings.
Coordinated multi-servo systems for lifelike interaction.
Two-axis control for cameras, easels, and instructional gear.
Geometric patterns and mathematical art without manual strain.
"Teaching Human-Centered Design" — Judson's full educator handbook for the capstone, on Lulu.
Projects 1-3 are free for every classroom. Projects 4-11 open with your classroom passcode — email Judson@WagnerLabs.net to request the current code.
Shop Classroom Kits on the Store →Every lesson pathway maps to national frameworks, so you can show exactly where SmartServo work builds required competencies — from elementary exploration to capstone engineering.
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students presenting a capstone assistive device
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Thirty years of K-12 program-building experience — as a STEM Program Manager, District CTE Supervisor, and co-chair of the Delaware STEM Council — means this isn't just curriculum. It's a framework for building equitable, sustainable STEM programs at scale.
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district PD workshop or classroom pilot ]
From a single classroom set to a district-wide rollout — we'll help you find the right starting point.