STEM 4Cs

Classroom Resources


ORS 4Cs Rubrics

Preschool 4Cs Rubrics

Grades K-2 4Cs Rubrics

Grades 3-4 4Cs Rubrics

Grades 5-8 4Cs Rubrics

Grades 9-12 4Cs Rubrics


STEM Posters

What does a quality STEM classroom look like?


Science Curriculum

STEMscopes for K-4 with Clever login

HMH Science for 5-8 with Clever login and Think Central

ExploreLearning Gizmos for 5-12 with Clever login

OpenSciEd – Grade 6-8 Science Lessons

iHub High School Biology Curriculum

Generation Genius Science Videos for K-8

Pivot Interactives for 9-12

TDOE Best for All Sci Resources for 3-8

Illinois Biology Storylines for HS

Museum of Science Lessons, Videos, Activities, Virtual Exhibits

NGSS Science and Engineering Practices

Virtual Science Resources from NGSS Phenomena

NGSS Quality Science Lessons

NSTA  K-12 Science Classroom Resources

CK-12 Science textbooks and Interactives for K-12

NSTA Freebies for Science Teachers

PBS Learning Media PreK-12 Lessons, Videos, Interactives

Mystery Science K-5 Curriculum

Study Jams! Math and Science Interactive Lessons for 3-6

NSF Classroom Resources for K-12

EPA Environmental Lessons and Teacher Resources

NOAA Resource Collection

NASA Earth Observatory

PhET Science and Math Interactive Simulations 


Math Curriculum

Illustrative Mathematics Curriculum  for K-5, 6-8, and Alg 1, Alg 2, and Geom

Zearn K-5 Math Curriculum 

Desmos for 6-12 with Clever login

DeltaMath for 6-12 with Clever login.

High School Math Reasoning and Sense Making Task Library

Progression Documents for Common Core Math Standards

YouCubed

CK-12 Math Resources for K-12

NRICH Mathematics Resources and Lessons

NCTM Illuminations for PreK-12

TDOE Best for All Math Resources for PreK-12

Inside Mathematics Lessons and Tools

Open Middle Math Problems for K-12

Study Jams! Math and Science Interactive Lessons for 3-6

PBS Teaching Tennessee Math Lessons for 1-8

PBS Learning Media PreK-12 Lessons, Videos, Interactives

PhET Science and Math Interactive Simulations 

Making Math Matter Lessons and Resources


STEM Curriculum

TSIN STEM Curriculum and Lesson Plans

Tennessee CAPS (Career Awareness and Preparation System) K-8

TSIN Summer STEM Resources Hub

TSIN Covid-19 STEM Resource Hub

Defined Learning for MS

East TN STEM Hub Resources

ORISE STEM Lesson Plans

Museum of Science Lessons, Videos, Activities, Virtual Exhibits

NASA – STEM for Educators

STEM For All Multiplex  for PreK-College

STEM-Works Lessons, Activities, and Career exploration

Curious George STEM Lessons for PreK-4

Early Childhood STEM Lab resources for PreK

Statistics in Schools Lessons and Resources for PreK-12

STEM Sprouts Preschool Activities 

The STEM Laboratory Preschool Activities

STEM from the Start Curriculum PreK-2

National Geographic Education Resources PreK-12

Smithsonian Institute for Educators 

Siemens STEM Day 148+ STEM Activities

Learning Blade STEM Career Exploration for MS

TSBA District Dashboard for Career Exploration

O*NET Online for Career Exploration

Engineering Games and Projects for 3-8


Assessment

TDOE Innovative Assessment Platform

TCAP Assessment Blueprints for all Subjects

TCAP Assessment Overview for Science 3-5

TCAP Assessment Overview for Science 6-8

TCAP Assessment Overview for Biology

TCAP Assessment Overview for Math 2

TCAP Assessment Overview for Math 3-5

TCAP Assessment Overview for Math 6-8

TCAP Assessment Overview for Math EOC

TDOE Assessment Design LiveBinder


Grants and Competitions

ORISE Monthly K-12 STEM Competitions for mini-grants

TVA STEM Classroom Grant Program Applications due October 17

TSIN 22-23 Statewide Design Challenge  Registration is now open.

Oak Ridge Public Schools Education Foundation Grants (available in Winter)

Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision K-12 Science Competition Project submission deadline Jan. 31

ORAU Extreme Classroom Makeover (available in Winter)

ORAU STEM Education Grants for K-12 (available in Spring)

UCOR Education Mini STEM Grants for K-12  (available in Spring)

NCSM Math Teacher-Leader Professional Learning Grant PreK-12 (awarded to school) Proposal due Nov. 1

Math Grant Opportunities on NCTM

15 Grants for Classroom Enrichment, PD, and STEM

Junior Science and Humanities Symposia Program 

Cubes in Space Global Engineering Design Competition for MS and HS


PD Opportunities


Preschool STEM Workshop Series

  • Free virtual PreK workshops on STEM topics.
  • 9-10am on Saturday 9/24, 11/5, 2/4, and 4/1.
  • Registration is required.

Tennessee STEM Computer Science Momentum Expedition

  • Free computer science event at Nissan Stadium in Nashville.
  • Meet with exhibitors, speakers, and professionals to get ideas on how to implement Computer Science into your classroom.
  • 9am-4:30pm on December 6, 2022.

East TN STEM Hub

  • Several events throughout the year.
  • Click here for more information.

PBL and STEM Summit Webinar

  • Free webinar on growing student engagement and accelerating learning

Code.org Computer Science PD

  • Free year-long PD cohorts that allow teachers to teach middle and high school computer science courses without taking an additional Praxis exam
  • Includes week-long summer PD and 8 virtual meetings during the year
  • CS Discoveries for grades 6-8
  • CS Principles for high school

National Geographic Education PD

  • Free online professional development courses
  • Developing a National Geographic Explorer Mindset mini-course
  • Applying Geographic Thinking Skills mini-course

TDOE Best for All Central PD

  • Free professional development provided by TDOE around Literacy, Distance Learning, and other topics.

YouCubed PD


NASA STEM Professional Development

  • Variety of free STEM webinars throughout the year
  • Appropriate for K-12 teachers

Edutopia Resources 

  • Free articles and videos around online learning
  • Articles and videos for variety of topics including PBL, SEL, and Tech Integration

STEM Teaching Tools PD Modules

  • Free online PD available anytime
  • Multiple lessons on STEM Instruction

OpenSciEd PD

  • Resources and Webinars to assist teachers in using the OpenSciEd Curriculum

STEM For All Multiplex

  • New, free resource funded by NSF.
  • Videos that address STEM curriculum, professional development, current research, and instructional strategies.

T³™ Math PD by Texas Instruments

  • Free Online Webinars
  • Covers curriculum topics and tools

Implementing the Mathematical Practice Standards

  • For 5-12 Math teachers
  • Resources to become more familiar with SMPs and how to utilize in classroom

NGS Navigators Podcasts

  • Appropriate for all science teachers
  • 50+ free podcasts for NGSS professional learning

PBLWorks Online PD


Make Math Matter

  • Free iTunes Podcasts
  • University of South Florida College of Education
  • For middle and high school teachers