TMC Works Registration
This web page contains resources for current participants in the TMC Works program. Prospective sites should email Amy Post at apost@jannus.org for more information on joining the program.
Idaho STEM Ecosystem Community Platform
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Resources for TMC Works Participants
REQUIRED VIEWING FOR ALL SITE ADMINISTRATORS! Video recording of TMC Works Site Administrator Orientation.
Slideshow for the TMC Works Site Administrator Orientation.
Instructions, form, and link for submitting participants' SSN/TIN to the Workforce Development Council. This is required for each participant to receive the $750 stipend.
Use this form to track receipts for materials purchased. You will submit this form for reimbursement.
Instruction on Combining Receipts
Start video at 0:38 for instructions on how to compile receipts in Excel.
Start video at 1:16 for instruction on how to compile PDF scans of receipts.
Disregard information on the Summer of Innovation Grant before the timestamp of 0:38 and after 1:55.
Submit this invoice form at the end of your cohort to receive final payment for STEM Ambassadors.
When you lead an in-person training, fill out this form to log the training. The training will be added to each participant's transcript in ION's Learning Academy. This is neccessary to track all TMC Work's participants' training hours
STEM Supervisor Orientation slideshow (PDF)
Download the outline for STEM Supervisor training requirements (20 hours total).
Training Handouts
When you lead an in-person training, fill out this form to log the training. The training will be added to each participant's transcript in ION's Learning Academy. This is neccessary to track all TMC Work's participants' training hours
Have STEM Ambassadors fill out a paper user report immediately after finishing an activity, then complete a online user report with the information later.
Post this flier in the TMC Lab or in a convenient location so STEM Ambassadors can do their user reports immediately after completing an activity.
Find the TMC Labs curriculum/activity guide/LiveBinder, stocking list, and user reports on the TMC Labs "For Educators" web page.
Document your training hours at the Idaho Out-of-School Network's Learning Academy. Instructions on uploading training certificates can be found at this link. Account approval can take up to 48 hours.
STEM Ambassadors must complete 20 hours of training. Complete the first 6 steps before in-person training with your STEM Supervisor.
*As of 11/15/24, all online STEM Ambassador training is located at this link, including orientation, required trainings and optional trainings. All progress completed on the other trainings will transfer to this new one.*
STEM Ambassador Orientation slideshow (PDF)
STEM Facilitation Resources
Find the TMC Labs curriculum/activity guide/LiveBinder, stocking list, and user reports on the TMC Labs "For Educators" web page.
Document your training hours at the Idaho Out-of-School Network's Learning Academy. Instructions on uploading training certificates can be found at this link. Account approval can take up to 48 hours.
Post this flier in the TMC Lab or in a convenient location so you can do your user reports immediately after completing an activity.
Making and Tinkering
Exploratorium Tinkering Studio: TMC's big sibling
Volt, Paper, Scissors: simple robotics, paper circuits and paper engineering
Science Activities
Science Olympiad is know for their science competitions for middle and high school students. But their curriculum for elementary kids includes popular, easy science activities using common materials.
- Fun Day/Fun Night Manual: 50 science activities
- Competative Tournament Manual: 100 science activities
- Science Olympiad: accessibility accommodations for Science Olympiad's 10 most popular elementary activities
- Science Olympiad In a Box: kit with materials for 20 students to do Science Olympiad's 10 most popular elementary activities.
Science Buddies: Easy science experiments and activities. No account required.
Clover by 4-H: Easy-to-use platform with hands-on activities in science, agriculture, career exploration, computer science and more.
Mizzen Education: Science and more, easy to use in afterschool. Account required.
NASA: Choose "Hands-On Activities" under "Type."
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration offers activities on weather, the ocean, marine animals and space.
Night Sky Network: NASA resources for astronomy clubs
Vivify STEM: Free STEM activities, including seasonal actvities
Environmental Education
Computer Science
Code.org: Extensive catologue of lessons, including short lessons, lessons for younger kids (starts at Kindergarden) and off-line activities
Google Computer Science Curriculum: includes Hour of Code 1-hr lessons
STEM Ambassadors participate in TMC Works to gain real-world job experience and improve their STEM skills and knowledge. As part of this program, STEM Ambassadors can explore STEM career opportunities or related educational opportunities.
STEM Ambassador goals:
- Learn about a STEM industry or business
- Meet professionals in that industry
- See what the work or learning environment looks like
- Understand a typical career progression and educational requirements
STEM Supervisors can make connections and set up visits for STEM Ambassadors with STEM industry worksites or education programs (college, technical or trade schools, apprenticeships) by doing the following:
- Identify and encourage STEM Ambassadors to visit a worksite or education program.
- Reach out to STEM industry worksites that may be interested in participating.
- Match STEM Ambassadors to work sites.
- Explain to the worksite representative the goals of the STEM Ambassadors' visit.
- Set up a tour, visit and/or meeting for STEM Ambassadors with worksite representatives that can expose STEM Ambassadors to their industry and occupation.
- Set expectations for what STEM Ambassadors in the program will do when they visit the industry worksite, discuss professionalism
STEM Industry worksites will help STEM Ambassadors explore future career opportunities by doing the following:
- Find staff to meet and visit with STEM Ambassadors.
- Inform STEM Ambassadors of requirements to visit the work site prior to visit (dress code, ID requirements, etc.)
- Help STEM Ambassadors meet their goals for the worksite visit and answer their questions.
Resources for STEM Worksite/School Visit Program
Idaho STEM Ecosystem Community Platform: visit the "members" section to find STEM professionals who may be able to meet with STEM Ambassadors or facilitate a workplace visit.
Idaho STEM Ecosystem Regional Hub Coordinators: contact these folks to inquire about connecting you with local STEM industry resources.
- Northern Idaho: Erin Lanigan, INNC Coordinator, erin@idahostem.org
- Southwest Idaho: ReBekha Lulu, SWISH Coordinator, rebekha@idahostem.org
- Magic Valley: Sonya Haines, ISEE Coordinator, sonya@idahostem.org
- Southeast Idaho: Ashley Schaffner, ISEE Coordinator, ashley@idahostem.org
Skype a Scientist: connect virtually with a STEM professional anywhere in the world.
