Discover all the possibilities computer science brings! Amazon Future Engineer is a computer science and STEM education program that seeks to afford all young people the opportunity to explore their potential. Take a free, interactive virtual field trip to explore the careers of the future, learn about Amazon’s technologies, and meet real people in these careers today.

Grades: 4-12  |  Duration: 40 mins

 

Lights, Camera, Innovation!

 

From the soundstage to the screen, discover how computer science, creativity, and people work together to create the films and shows you love.

Go behind the scenes with Amazon MGM Studios and Amazon Future Engineer to discover how computer science, technology, and creative teams work together to build blockbuster movies and hit series! From massive digital worlds to viral social media trends, see how technology brings stories to life in ways you never imagined.

 

On this tour, students learn the answer to the following questions:

• How do filmmakers use technology to plan epic scenes before the cameras even start rolling?
• How do massive LED walls and video game software allow actors to step inside impossible digital worlds without ever leaving the studio?
• How do social media experts use math and data analytics to predict which movie trailers will go viral and find the perfect audience?
• How is Artificial Intelligence acting as a “creative partner” to help artists brainstorm new characters and build worlds faster than ever?

In this tour, students explore the following careers: Visualization Supervisor, Hardware Engineer, Software Engineer, Post Production Supervisor, Social Media Marketing, Generative AI Visualization Supervisor

 

Play it on Kahoot!

The fun, game-like tour is available for FREE on Kahoot! Download the Note Catcher to capture learnings as you watch, answer trivia questions to interact, and have fun while learning about the recording process and streaming app development. No account required.

 

 Play the Full Tour (40 min)

 

Join the Scratch Studio!

Coming June 2026! We invite you to imagine, create, and share along with us in the Scratch online community by participating in our career tour studio! This studio is open to all, and everyone is welcome to create a project that fits the studio theme as a way of participating in the studio. Simply comment in the studio with your project link so our curators can review. Note that you will need a Scratch account to share projects and participate in studios. If you don't already have an account, you can create one for free here.

For Educators

 

Teacher Toolkit

See Downloads & Links to access the Teacher Toolkit, which provides educators with guides, worksheets, and other documents aligned to CSTA K-12 Computer Science Standards and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Use these materials to discover all the possibilities with computer science learning and careers of the future, and to set students up for success before, during, and after the tour.

 

Host the Tour

The fun, game-like tour is available for FREE on Kahoot! Educators can host the tour, which provides the best experience for classrooms with 1:1 devices. Educators run their own tour and enable students to compete against their classmates as they explore the technology and careers of the future behind Amazon MGM Studios. No account required.

 

 Host the Full Tour (40 min)

 

Aligned to Standards

The 40 minute, interactive tour is aligned to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and CSTA K-12 Computer Science Standards (find the full list here). The Teacher Toolkit includes a facilitation guide, worksheets, and other resources to support learning during the tour. Recommended for grades 4+.

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