📋 Lending Library Lessons
Browse our collection of lesson plans and activity guides designed to complement Lending Library items. For full details and to access the materials, be sure to visit our Lending Library page.
🖥️ Online Resources
We have archived our favorite hands-on activities and resources for you here.
📝 Lesson Plans & Education Guides
The lesson plans and guides below were created through our STEM Hub projects by local educators, partners, and Oregon's Statewide STEM Hub Network.
ODE: STEAM Toolkit
This toolkit, developed by ODE with support from Oregon STEM Hub Network, supports the integration of Science, Technology,
Engineering, Arts, and Math into engaging, equitable classroom experiences for PreK-12th grade educators!
Storybook STEM Lessons
Developed by Columbia Gorge STEM Hub Staff, STEM Storybooks include an engineering lesson paired with a beloved children's storybook!
STEM Bites: K-8
Oregon’s regional STEM Hubs have come together to archive engaging, hands-on science lessons. Each “bite” can be done at home, in a classroom, or in a program space - using everyday materials.
AI Modules: K-5
Download our digital, ready-to-go modules-featuring five modules we developed for CS Ed week to introduce younger learners to AI and its impact in our daily lives.
AI Mini Lessons : K-2
Download our digital, ready-to-go lessons - featuring 15 minute mini lessons. Our lessons feature our fun robot, "Byte" and friends!
AI Mini Lessons : 3-5
Download our digital, ready-to-go lessons - featuring mini lessons that introduce upper Elementary-aged learners to how AI is impacting us today, and what the future might hold. Our lessons feature Digital Defender Superheroes and cyber villains.
Maker Club
This curriculum introduces children in grades 4-8 to the maker mindset, aiming to inspire creativity, enhance problem-solving skills, and encourage perseverance. The activities expose children to design thinking and various "making" activities.
Computational Thinking
This guide includes "unplugged" computational thinking activities using everyday materials, and was part of an initiative supported by Governor Kate Brown’s GEER funds to increase equitable access to Computer Science education for Oregon students.
STEM Early Learning Guide
Created in partnership with Childcare Partners, this guide provides practical strategies for early educators and childcare providers to incorporate STEM learning into their classrooms.
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2022 STEM Week Engineering Challenges “Designer’s Notebook”
Created in partnership of Oregon’s 13 regional STEM Hubs, this guide includes daily engineering challenges using everyday materials.
A Week of STEM
Created in partnership of Oregon’s 13 regional STEM Hubs, this guide includes daily STEM activities for families, using everyday materials.
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