Resources
Project-Based Learning
Resources for TN Educators
- TSIN PBL Template
- March Through Nashville Project
- STEM School Chattanooga PBL Curriculum Units
- TSIN Energy PBL Module
- Cumberland River Compact PBL 6th Grade Lesson– Improving Water Quality
- 5 Tips for Getting Started with PBL, Defined Learning
- Professional Development/Learning for Educators in PBL
- New Integrated PBL K-2 ELA Courses
- Free K-12 STEM Curriculum is NOW available. Designed for makerspaces, PBL, and fun! Integrating various subjects and academic standards to create engaging, complete products that spark student interest.
Grants for Educators
Tennessee-Based Opportunities
- TVA has grants available for teachers
- TSIN grants
- Toshiba grant
- ORISE (from Oak Ridge) has various competitions and grants available
- Girls Who Code. Supporting girls' club for computer science. They also have grants and startup scholarships.
- Kids Spark Education Grant
Apply for the Kid Spark Education STEM Equity Grant Program - ORAU Grants. For counties surrounding Oak Ridge:
- UCOR - classroom grantsAny east TN schools
Lending Library
Professional Learning Opportunities
Resources for Students, Teachers, & Families
- Break into STEMNortheast Tennessee resources for students and families, like home STEM activities and summer camps. Created by Jennifer Ledbetter, 6th grade teacher at University School, ETSU.
- Young Mathematicians. Website with videos, downloadables, information to support doing more math at home with young children.
- STEM Materials - "Best of STEM Award" winners 2023. Products to support STEM education
- STEM for Families - links to activities and websites to support STEM activities for families, hosted by the PTA
- howtosmile. Hub of over 4,000 STEM activities, searchable
- nanoHUB.org. Free simulations and educational resources on nanoscience and more
- Keenan Fellows - lesson plans. Activity plans for educators, created by educators with special attention paid to connecting with employers.
Contact Us
