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TMC LABS RESOURCES

TMC Labs hosts and users will find useful information and links here!  

USER REPORTS

If you use TMC Labs, please fill out a user report at least 4 times per year.  The data we collect helps keep the program affordable and sustain it into the future!

Online User Report

Follow the link to access the report

Printable User Report

Use this report to record information when away from a computer. Then use it to submit an online report later.

INVENTORY LISTS

Download TMC Labs Inventory Lists

Find all the materials contained inside a TMC Lab in this spreadsheet.

Inventory List Index:
Tab 1: Inventory List Index
Tab 2: Inventory List for Labs 1-25
Tab 3: Inventory List for Labs 26-28
Tab 4: Materials by activity
Tab 5: Intentory 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

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.

ION's Grant Guide

ION's recommendations for your grant application

Grant Info & Application

Read about the grant here.

TMC Labs Host Resources

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.

Generic Lending Policies & Agreement

Change highlighted text to information for your specific TMC Lab.

Trailer Checklist (How to hitch, haul, set up)

Share with everyone who transports your TMC trailer.

Trailers Users Manual

Detailed information on how to use a TMC Lab.

Tracking your TMC Lab use

These forms can help you track your TMC Lab use.

User Report QR Code Flier

Post in the TMC Lab for easy access to the online user report.

Paper User Report

Use this report to record information when away from a computer. Then use it to submit an online report later.

Material Use/Restocking Form

Put this form in your lab to track materials use. This is the last page of the printable user report.

Lab User Tracking Form (PDF)

Use this form to make shorthand notes for TMC activities. Use the information to fill out an online report later.

Lab User Tracking Form (Excel)

Use this form to make shorthand notes for TMC activities. Use the information to fill out an online report later.

"How to Build a Scribblebot" Poster

Short instructions for the activity.

TMC Lab Inventory

Use these forms to take and track materials inventory of your TMC Lab materials.  These resources supplement the Inventory Lists linked above.

Inventory Form

Use to take inventory of your TMC Lab materials.

Inventory Tracking Sheet

Track and calculate your TMC Lab inventory as you use materials.

Labels for TMC Lab Boxes

Print on Avery 5164 labels.