Curriculum and Lesson Plans

Curriculum & Lesson Plan Resources 
for STEM Instruction


At TSIN, we’re passionate about helping teachers enable their students to succeed. We are honored to provide classroom resources created by educators across our state to help prepare students for college and career.  


General Resources


  • Project/Problem Based Learning Template

    PBL template designed to incorporate the key components of a high quality PBL lesson or unit.  Approved by the Tennessee Department of Education.  DOWNLOAD

  • Sample Partnership Form

    This form outlines the expectations for community or industry partners as they partner with schools to support STEM instruction or experiences.  DOWNLOAD

  • Educator & Administrator Crosswalk Document

    The Evaluation Crosswalk document identifies connections between the TEAM Administrator and TEAM Educator evaluation rubrics as they relate to the TN STEM School Designation Rubric.  DOWNLOAD

  • STEM Counselor Resource Guide

    Handbook for school counselors on STEM careers. Created by the TDOE STEM Leadership Council. Added Sept. 2018. VIEW

  • SDC Rubrics

    These are samples of rubrics used for the Statewide Design Challenge. 

Elementary


  • Agriculture STEM Module and Lesson Plans

    Instructions and lesson plans for grades 1 through 12. Created by the TDOE STEM Leadership Council. Added Sept. 2018.

  • Manufacturing STEM Module and Lesson Plans

    Instructions and lesson plans for grades K through 12. Created by the TDOE STEM Leadership Council. Added Sept. 2018. 

  • Energy PBL Lesson Plans

    Instructions and lesson plans for grades K through 12. Created by the TDOE STEM Leadership Council. Added Sept. 2018.

  • Digital Readiness Lesson Plans

    Digital readiness lessons for grades K-5 created by teachers in partnership with TSIN. Added in Dec. 2019. 

  • Manufacturing & Engineering Externship Program Lesson Plans

    Lessons for grades K-5 created by teachers participating in TSIN's Manufacturing & Engineering Externship Program. Added in Jan. 2020. VIEW


Middle


  • Agriculture STEM Module and Lesson Plans

    Instructions and lesson plans for grades 1 through 12. Created by the TDOE STEM Leadership Council. Added Sept. 2018.

  • Manufacturing STEM Module and Lesson Plans

    Instructions and lesson plans for grades K through 12. Created by the TDOE STEM Leadership Council. Added Sept. 2018. 

  • Energy PBL Lesson Plans

    Instructions and lesson plans for grades K through 12. Created by the TDOE STEM Leadership Council. Added Sept. 2018. VIEW

  • Digital Readiness Lesson Plans

    Digital readiness lessons for grades 6-8 created by teachers in partnership with TSIN. Added in Dec. 2019. VIEW

  • Manufacturing & Engineering Externship Program Lesson Plans

    Lessons for grades 6-8 created by teachers participating in TSIN's Manufacturing & Engineering Externship Program. Added in Jan. 2020. VIEW

High


  • Agriculture STEM Module and Lesson Plans

    Instructions and lesson plans for grades 1 through 12. Created by the TDOE STEM Leadership Council. Added Sept. 2018. 

  • Manufacturing STEM Module and Lesson Plans

    Instructions and lesson plans for grades K through 12. Created by the TDOE STEM Leadership Council. Added Sept. 2018. 

  • Energy PBL Lesson Plans

    PBL lessons created by teachers in partnership with the TVA and TSIN. Includes many types of energy for grades 4 through 12. Added Sept. 2018. VIEW

  • Science-Focused Grand Design Challenge PBL Lesson Plans

    PBL lessons developed by Kelly Chastain, Rutherford County Science Specialist 9-12.  Includes full PBL units for grades 9 through 12 aligned to TN State Standards for Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Science courses. Added October 2019. VIEW

  • Manufacturing & Engineering Externship Program Lesson Plans

    Lessons for grades 6-8 created by teachers participating in TSIN's Manufacturing & Engineering Externship Program. Added in Jan. 2020. VIEW


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