**Check out the new ORS STEM Committee page for additional resources or to get involved.**
Classroom Resources
ORS 4Cs Rubrics
Science Curriculum
STEMscopes for K-4 with Clever login
HMH Science for 5-8 with Clever login and Think Central
OpenSciEd – Grade 6-8 Science Lessons
iHub High School Biology Curriculum
TDOE Best for All Sci Resources for 3-8
Illinois Biology Storylines for HS
NGSS Science and Engineering Practices
Virtual Science Resources from NGSS Phenomena
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 (1 free year)
Study Jams! Math and Science Interactive Lessons for 3-6
NSF Classroom Resources for K-12
EPA Environmental Lessons and Teacher Resources
PhET Science and Math Interactive Simulations
Math Curriculum
Illustrative Mathematics Curriculum for K-5, 6-8, and Alg 1, Alg 2, and Geom
Desmos for 6-12 with Clever login
DeltaMath for MS and HS
High School Math Reasoning and Sense Making Task Library
Progression Documents for Common Core Math Standards
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
Discovery Ed Mathematics Channel
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
STEM For All Multiplex for PreK-College
STEM-Works Lessons, Activities, and Career exploration
Chevron STEM Zone Sports Lessons for 4-8
Curious George STEM Lessons for PreK-4
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
Discovery Ed Virtual Field Trips
Siemens STEM Day 148+ STEM Activities
Endeavor STEM Career Exploration for MS
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
Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program due Nov. 18
Presidential Awards for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching for K-6 due Jan. 7
TVA STEM Classroom Grant Program Applications due Oct. 18
TSIN 21-22 Statewide Design Challenge
Oak Ridge Public Schools Education Foundation Grants (available in Winter)
ORISE Monthly K-12 STEM Competitions for mini-grants
NCSM Math Teacher-Leader Professional Learning Grant PreK-12 (awarded to school)
Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision K-12 Science Competition (Application due Jan. 31)
Math Grant Opportunities on NCTM
15 Grants for Classroom Enrichment, PD, and STEM
UCOR Education Mini STEM Grants (available in Spring)
KINF’s Supply a Teacher Program (Application due Dec. 31)
ORAU Extreme Classroom Makeover (Apply Nov 15 – Jan 14)
Junior Science and Humanities Symposia Program
Cubes in Space Global Engineering Design Competition for MS and HS
PD Opportunities
ORISE Virtual Teacher Workshops
- Numerous available sessions from September-December
- Appropriate for K-12
- Project-Based Learning Workshop (4 hours)
- Basic 3D Modeling Workshop (2 hours)
- Modeling and Content Integration Workshop (2 hours)
- ORISE is offering $50 stipend for each workshop completed
Community Resilience in Facing Disasters Workshop
- Virtual Workshop for teachers to brainstorm their own community resilience plans by identifying vulnerable populations and pieces of infrastructure and consider equitable solutions.
- November 11 from 4:30-6pm
Math Workshop: Laying the Groundwork for Differentiation in your Math Classroom
- Virtual workshop
- Jan. 11, 18, and 25 from 5-6:30pm
- costs $399 per person
- Free professional development provided by TDOE around Distance Learning
- 21st Century Teaching & Learning Self-Paced Course ($149)
- Grade-Specific Virtual Workshops ($275 per person)
- Mathematical Mindsets Online Course ($149)
- How to Learn Math for Teachers Online Course ($149)
National Geographic Education PD
- Free online professional development courses
- Variety of topics offered throughout the year
NASA STEM Professional Development
- Variety of free STEM webinars throughout the year
- Appropriate for K-12 teachers
- STEM PD opportunities and events throughout the year