Classroom Resources
ORS 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
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
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 6-12 with Clever login.
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
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
Museum of Science Lessons, Videos, Activities, Virtual Exhibits
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.
- Several events throughout the year.
- Click here for more information.
- Free webinar on growing student engagement and accelerating learning
- 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
- Free professional development provided by TDOE around Literacy, Distance Learning, and other topics.
- 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)
NASA STEM Professional Development
- Variety of free STEM webinars throughout the year
- Appropriate for K-12 teachers
- 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
- Resources and Webinars to assist teachers in using the OpenSciEd Curriculum
- 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
- Appropriate for all science teachers
- 50+ free podcasts for NGSS professional learning
- 8 week online course: Becoming a PBL Teacher
- 8 week online course: Adapting a PBL Project
- Free iTunes Podcasts
- University of South Florida College of Education
- For middle and high school teachers
PBL Resources
Oak Ridge Schools Trainings
Oak Ridge Schools Forms
PBL Definition and Requirements
Useful Informational PBL Websites
PBLWorks Resources for Remote Learning
21st Century Educational Technology and Learning
Education Closet PBL Resource Guide
PBL Project Ideas Websites
Learning Reviews 18 PBL Lesson Plan Examples
21st Century Educational Technology and Learning 45 Links to PBL Ideas