Tennessee STEM Education Center
Lending Library
STEM
RESOURCES
Discover a world of hands-on learning with the Middle Tennessee STEM Innovation Hub at Middle Tennessee State University! Our hub offers hundreds of engaging resources designed to bring STEM to life for students in grades K–12—from coding and robotics to math, science, engineering, and beyond.
Best of all, these resources are available free of charge to educators across the Middle Tennessee region. Some items include optional training to help you make the most of them in your classroom.
We’re here to support you, inspire your students, and make STEM learning more interactive and fun. Partner with us and explore new ways to enhance your classroom experience!
- Dash & Dot Robot – Use block coding on four different iPad apps to control their robots
- Editbot- Edison Robot – STEM teaching resource for coding and robotics education
- Ozobot Evo – Evo is the social coding robot for children ages 9 and up. There are two ways to code Evo: online with OzoBlockly programming and screen free with Color Code
- Sphero Bolt – Use advanced sensors to track speed, acceleration, and direction, or drive BOLT without having to aim your robot thanks to the compass. BOLT also features infrared communication, allowing your robot to “talk” with other BOLTs. Equipped with Bluetooth SMART and a strong scratch-resistant shell, this robot’s brawn matches its brilliance
- T1 Rover – The TI-Innovator Rover is a vehicle programmable via TI-nspire calculator. Great for lessons on mathematics and coding
- VEX GO Competition Field Kit – Contains everything you need to build one of four different themed games
- VEX Robotics Crossbow 2.0 – Expand your imagination as you build the crossbow with over 200 easy snap-together pieces. Adjust the angle of your foam dart with the height dial, and let it fly over 40 feet by pulling the lever
- VEX Robotics Hexcalator – Build the Hexcalator from over 260 VEX Robotic Pieces
- VEX Robotics Pick and Drop – Build the Pick and Drop from over 400 VEX Robotic Pieces
- VEX Robotics Zip Flyer – A re-envisioned take on airborne adventures
- Cuvette Rack – For holding up to 10 cuvettes during experiments
- Dynamics Cart & Track System – Open-source platform used for building electronics projects
- Ethanol Sensor – Used to measure the concentration of ethanol in air above an aqueous sample
- Gas Pressure Sensor Bulb – Designed to be used with the Gas Pressure Sensor to easily perform grip strength measurements
- Go-Direct 3 Axis Magnetic Field Sensor – Allows you to determine the magnitude and direction of the magnetic field at any point in space
- Go Direct – Colorimeter – Great for Beer’s law experiments determining the concentration of unknown solutions, or studying changes in concentration vs. time
- Go Direct – Conductivity Probe – Determines the ionic content of an aqueous solution by measuring its electrical conductivity
- Go Direct – CO₂ Gas Sensor – Measures gaseous carbon dioxide concentration levels, air temperature, and relative humidity
- Go Direct- Electrode Amplifier – An mV and pH amplifier that connects to Vernier electrodes and compatible third-party BNC electrodes
- Go Direct- Force and Acceleration – Measure pushes and pulls in the classroom or outdoors
- Go Direct- Gas Pressure Sensor – Measures the absolute pressure of a gas
- Go Direct- Hand Dynamometer – Measures grip strength, pinch strength, and muscle fatigue
- Go Direct- Light and Color Sensor – Measures light in the visible to ultraviolet electromagnetic spectrum
- Go Direct- Motion Detector – Uses ultrasound to measure the position, velocity, and acceleration of moving objects
- Go Direct- Optical Dissolved Oxygen Probe – Makes it easy to measure dissolved oxygen concentration, water temperature, and atmospheric pressure
- Go Direct – O₂ Gas Sensor – Measures gaseous oxygen concentration levels and air temperature. It is useful for a variety of biology and physiology experiments
- Go Direct – pH Sensor – General-purpose pH sensor used to monitor pH of aqueous solutions
- Go Direct – Surface Temperature – Designed for use in situations in which low thermal mass or flexibility is required
- Go Direct – Temperature Probe – Rugged, general-purpose sensor that students can use to monitor temperature
- Go Direct – Voltage Probe – Combines a wide input voltage range and high precision, making it an excellent choice for investigations of both AC/DC circuits and electromagnetism
- UVA Sensor – Ultraviolet light sensor that responds primarily to UVA radiation
- UVB Sensor – Ultraviolet light sensor that responds primarily to UVB radiation
- Zoomy 2.0 Handheld Microscope – Allows students to closely analyze the structure of objects in great detail. The microscope is compatible with PC and Mac with a display of 640×480 pixels
- Algeblocks Cube Set – Attachable cubes that are perfect visual, mathematical aids
- Algeblocks Track Class Kit – Set of visual mathematical aids
- Algeblocks Tracks and Tote Dividers – Tote organizer for algeblocks
- LR Geometric Shapes – 408 pieces in each kit
- Pattern Blocks
- Go Direct- Blood Pressure – Non-invasive sensor designed to easily measure human blood pressure
- Go Direct- EKG – Measures electrical activity in the heart and electrical signals produced during muscle contractions
- Go Direct – Respiration Belt – Measures human respiration rate
- Go Direct – Spirometer – Designed to make human respiratory measurements easy
- Go Wireless – Heart Rate – Ideal for continuously monitoring heart rate before, during, and after exercise or while a person is stationary
- Goniometer – Measure the angle of a joint, such as the knee or elbow. Use it to analyze the rang of motion of a limb during different types of physical activity
- Reflex Hammer Accessory Kit – Use it to capture the strike of the hammer on a tendon. When used with an EKG sensor to record EMGs, students can study reflexes
- Barometer – Measure and monitor atmospheric pressure
- BioChamber-250ml – Monitor gaseous carbon dioxide and oxygen levels simultaneously in a closed system
- Go Direct – Soil Moisture Sensor – Used to measure the volumetric water content of soil. This makes it ideal for performing experiments in courses such as soil science, agricultural science, environmental science, horticulture, botany, and biology
- Go Direct – Weather System – Easily monitor a wide variety of environmental factors with just one sensor. Includes sensor and weather vane
- Turbidity Sensor – Measure the turbidity of freshwater or seawater samples and determine water quality
- Elegoo R3 Project – Open-source platform used for building electronics projects
- Elementary Computer Science Kit – Perfect for teaching counting,sequencing, directionality, problem-solving, estimation, and just having fun!
- K’nex Education Control Crane Build
- K’nex Education Real Bridge Building
- K’nex Education Roller Coaster Build
- 3D Printer – Flashforge 3D Printer. Printers must be used on site at MTSU when checked out.
- Finch Robot – A robot designed to grow with students. From icon- and block-based coding to advanced text-based programming, the Finch is a tool for elementary school, AP computer science, and every class in between
- iPads
- LabQuest 3 Interface – Data-collection platform that students can use to collect, analyze, and interact with data efficiently
- Tello Drone – Mostly used for indoor activities
