TMC Educator Resources
TMC Labs Training
Learn how to use Think Make Create (TMC) Labs to teach STEM concepts through fun, hands-on, activities. Each 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!
- September 13, 2024 at Union High School in Nampa
- October 23, 2024 at Moscow School District office in Moscow
Classroom teachers can use this training as one learning experience for the professional development course EDOE53701 - Idaho Learning Adventures: Choose Your Own Path - Spring/Summer 2024 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 guide youth through science and engineering practices
- Learn how to facilitate problem-solving through tinkering
- Plan and prepare quality STEM activities
- Access TMC and 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:
- Click on the blue button below
- Create an account
- Search for the course “Ensuring Quality STEM"
- Enroll in the Idaho course
- Use “TMCID” as the keycode to enroll in the course.
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 up to $5,000. These grants will be available during the school year and applications are considered four times each year. Click HERE to learn more.
