TMC LABS EDUCATOR RESOURCES

TMC LABS TRAINING

TMC Labs Training

No TMC Labs trainings are planned at this time.  Contact Amy at apost@jannus.org to request one.

Learn how to teach hands-on, experiential STEM activities using Think Make Create (TMC) Labs.  No previous experience needed!

Each TMC Lab is a mobile makerspace with a robust K-8 curriculum aligned to Idaho science standards and the materials to complete each activity. Labs are available to educators to use in their classrooms, afterschool programs, summer camps, community events, and more at little or no cost!

TMC Labs training in spring and summer 2025 will take place at ION's Recharge Roundtables and the Idaho STEM Action Center's i-STEM Summer Institute.

Classroom teachers can use TMC Labs training as one learning experience for the professional development course EDOE53704 - Idaho Learning Adventures: Choose Your Own Path - Spring 2025 through NNU Center for Professional Development.

Goals of TMC Labs Training

TMC training participants will...

  • Gain confidence and competence as a STEM educator
  • Learn how to facilitate problem-solving through experiential learning
  • Plan and prepare quality STEM activities
  • Access TMC Labs and other STEM resources
  • Connect with other STEM educators

TMC Labs Online Training

Online TMC Labs training compliments and expands upon our in-person training.

In order to access the online training, follow these instructions:

  1. Click on the blue button below
  2. Create an account
  3. Search for the course “Ensuring Quality STEM"
  4. Enroll in the Idaho course
  5. Use “TMCID” as the keycode to enroll in the course.
FEATURED TRAINING

2025 Idaho Annual STEM Conference

STEM Remix: Classic Concepts and Fresh Ideas
July 30-August 1
Mountain View High School
Meridian, ID

Join educators, leaders, and STEM advocates from across Idaho for two days of hands-on sessions, collaboration, and innovative ideas, followed by an optional field trip day to various off-site locations. Registration includes membership to one or more of the hosting organizations--Idaho Science Teachers Association, Idaho Environmental Education Association, Idaho Council of Teachers of Mathematics and Computer Science Teacher Association.  Previous experience and membership is not required to attend.

LESSONS AND ACTIVITIES
GO TO:

TMC LABS ACTIVITY GUIDE

A.K.A. CURRICULUM OR LIVE BINDER

USER CODE: 16

USER REPORTS

Please return completed forms to apost@jannus.org or enter in the online report.

Idaho STEM Ecosystem Grants

We strongly encourage all TMC Lab hosts and other STEM programs to apply for the Idaho STEM Ecosystem regional grants of $500 to $5,000.  These grants will be available during the school year and applications are considered four times each year.  We created a grant guide to help you with your application found HERE.  More grant information and the application can be found HERE.

Lending your TMC Lab to Community Members

Download these resources, tailor them to your specific needs, and use them to lend your TMC Lab to community members.  You are not required to use these resources; they are here to help you develop your own lending processes.

Contact Amy Post (apost@jannus.org) for a copy of the "Lab Lending Form."  You can use this form to receive community requests to borrow your TMC Lab.  See example below.

Tracking your TMC Lab use

Use these internal forms to help you track your TMC Lab use.  These forms are not a replacement for submitting user reports; complete user reports at least quarterly at this LINK.

TMC Lab Inventory

Use these forms to take and track materials inventory of your TMC Lab.

Print on Avery 5164 labels.

Stocking List Index:

  • Tab 1: Stocking List Index
  • Tab 2: Stocking List for Labs 1-25
  • Tab 3: Stocking List for Labs 26-28
  • Tab 4: Materials by activity
  • Tab 5: Stocking items in alphabetical order
  • Tab 6: Items to collect
  • Tab 7: New items for 2023
  • Tab 8: TMC Extras (additional items)
  • Tab 9: Bring inside in winter

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