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Whether you have used equipment to donate or are looking to volunteer in a classroom, the Just Offer form of getSTEM is the place to start. Simply fill out the Just Offer form and your offer will be entered in the database. Your submission will automatically be linked with any potential matches from educators who can use your help. |
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Recent Offers
Below is a list of recent offers made by local businesses. Take a moment to browse the list to see if any of the recent offers are of interest. |
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Wolfram "Mathematica 8" Five cost-free licenses available to each Minnesota High School
My name is Mark Thomas. I work on system-wide software contracts for Minnesota State Colleges and Universities. In addition to my regular duties, I participate as a MnSCU member of the Minnesota Learning Commons. The MnLC brings together members of Minnesota State Colleges & Universities, and the University of Minnesota, along with K-12 teachers, and staff from the Minnesota Department of Education. MnLC members strive to create synergy among our respective organizations.
I've recently collaborated with Wolfram Research, Sales Engineer, Kelvin Mischo on a plan to provide "Mathematica 8" to Minnesota high schools. This program will provide five "cost-free" licenses of Wolfram Research - "Mathematica," for any public high school in Minnesota interested in participating.
The arrangement with Wolfram Research is good for the remainder of this academic year. This is an experimental program for Wolfram Research, as Minnesota is the first state ever to gain this kind of access to Mathematica for high schools. If things go well it may be possible to extend this program.
Click the link at the bottom of the Minnesota Learning Commons homepage for details on how to participate in the program.
http://bit.ly/vhUS9R
MRT, Dec 27, 2011
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3M TWIST (Teachers Working in Science and Technology) summer program, 2012
Each year 3M invites local teachers to participate in the 3M TWIST program (Teachers Working in Science and Technology) offered in collaboration with the Minnesota High Technology Association Foundation. This program provides a six week industrial science experience for Grades 7-12 Science, Math, Tech Ed., and Industrial Arts teachers under the supervision of a 3M scientist. Semi-weekly lunch sessions focus on a variety of topics including intellectual property and product development, and include tours of facilities. This opportunity offers a $4000 stipend to the participating teachers as well as an
opportunity to earn up to 4 graduate level semester credits through St. Mary’s University. A brochure describing the TWIST program and an application may be found online at: http://bit.ly/6E0gGl
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Color Plotter
Hello -
We have a Hewlett Packard DesignJet 1050C – up to 36” wide roll color plotter available and several rolls of paper that could go with it. We no longer use it in our office. It is about 10 years old. It does need a new drive belt (still available online - cost around $200 plus about 4 hours to install). Refurbished models available online for about $2000, we would be interested in donating it to the right fit.
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Digital Photography Bridge to Nature Teacher Workshop and Classroom Photo Safaris
Digital Photography Bridge to Nature Program provides workshops to Minnesota teachers, of grades 3 -9, about using digital nature photography in the classroom.
The FREE four hour workshops include camera-use instruction, tips on getting great nature photos, outdoor practice time, web 2.0 integration techniques, and curriculum connections with sample activities.
After attending the workshops teachers will earn 4 CEUs and have access to checking out a free camera kit for their classroom.
Digital Bridge is generously funded by the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund as recommended by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesotas Resources, Watchable Wildlife, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Nongame Wildlife Program
Please contact me (ami@amithompson.com) if you would like to set up a workshop at your Minneapolis/St. Paul area school (a minimum of 10 teachers is requested). Minnesota teachers can attend any open workshop listed on the Digital Bridge website (linked to via www.amithompson.com), or contact any facilitator to set up a workshop at your school.
NEW for the 2011-2012 school year: Need a kick start to use the digital nature photography kit in the classroom? Have a Digital Bridge Facilitator in your classroom for a day! Available free to all teachers who have completed a workshop. Email me to set up a date!
There are a limited number of workshops and photo safaris available. Register soon to participate!
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Laser and Optics Teacher Workshop
Presented by Laser Classroom and Ami Thompson Consulting LLC (www.amithompson.com).
This workshop, for teachers of grades 8-12, uses lasers and real-life case studies to make the study of physics, chemistry, geology, art, and biology more meaningful, relevant, and fun.
The workshop includes an intro to lasers and optics, laser safety tips, hands-on laser experiments, real-life case study details, and experiments with handouts to use in the classroom. All materials are correlated with current standards; these activities will meld with your curriculum, not add to it.
After attending a workshop, teachers will earn four CEUs, get a written description of the technological training provided to submit to their district, and be able to check out a laser classroom kit for two weeks.
Cost: $65/teacher (kit checkout $25/ two weeks).
Workshops begin in March 2012. Email Ami Thompson (ami@amithompson.com) to set up a workshop at your school.
For a limited time, the teacher who sets up a workshop at their school attends for free, all educators employed at organizations who host a workshop will receive a $5 discount on the workshop attendance fee, AND the host organization will receive one free two-week classroom kit check-out.
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Dragonfly and Damselfly Teacher Workshops
Presented by: Ami Thompson Consulting LLC (www.amithompson.com) in partnership with the Minnesota Odonata Survey Project.
This four-hour workshop for teachers of grades 5 – 12 examines dragonflies and damselflies in a new way; exposing their education connections to science, art, and social studies.
The workshops will include:
– An intro to dragonfly and damselfly life histories and anatomy
– Techniques for dragon and damselfly ID
– Outdoor hands-on field time capturing and examining as many Odonata (order name for dragonflies and damselflies) as we can catch
– Citizen science connections
– Classroom activities with handouts.
All materials are correlated with current standards; these activities will meld with your curriculum, not add to it.
Workshop Cost: $65/teacher (kit checkout $25/ two weeks).
Workshops begin in March 2012. Email Ami Thompson (ami@amithompson.com) to register for an open workshop or to set up a workshop at your school.
For a limited time, the teacher who sets up a workshop at their school attends for free, all educators employed at organizations who host a workshop will receive a $5 discount on the workshop attendance fee, AND the host organization will receive one free two-week classroom kit check-out.
Currently Scheduled Open Workshops (you can also set one up at your school!):
Sat. April 28th, 2012 8:30 am – 12:30 pm: Como Park Street Car Station
Bonus: Learn about the Como Woodland Outdoor Classroom! Email Ami to register.
Sat. May 5th, 2012 8:30 am – 12:30 pm: Fort Snelling State Park Visitor Center
NOTE: A $5 state park vehicle entrance fee is required at this location so the price per teacher for this workshop only is reduced to $60/teacher.
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GAME:IT
GAME:IT is an introductory level game development course aimed at 11th-12th grades. Your students will learn the basics of game development, programming & graphic design along with the accompanying physics and math concepts used in building a real, working game. GAME:IT marries the universal appeal and fun of gaming with “real world” skills related to technology, science, engineering & math.
GAME:IT is designed to be flexible and easy to integrate into your school. It is adaptable to your school’s calendar – from 9 to 16 weeks - depending if your school is on quarters, trimesters or semesters. All of the course material is found on our web site, is easy to access and ready to teach.
With an annual subscription cost of just $499 – and no other use restrictions or per seat charges – schools can affordably add GAME:IT as a full elective course, as an after school activity or even as supplements to other courses like physics, business, graphic art or programming.
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Wind Power Presentations for Elementary Students
Do you know students who are interested in learning about wind energy and
constructing wind farms? Do you know teachers who could set aside one hour for an engaging presentation in their classroom? If so, check out the Mortenson Construction “Catch the Wind” School Visit Program.
Education is a priority for Mortenson, and we are pleased to announce the release of Catch the Wind, our children’s book on wind power. Within the pages of our book, you will discover wind energy and wind farm construction with an inquisitive boy named Nels. The book was written and published by Mortenson to share our knowledge of this exciting industry and its unique career paths, and to supplement your classroom’s science curriculum.
Catch the Wind and the corresponding “Catch the Wind” School Visit Program, are best suited for students in grades 3-5, but we have done presentations for younger and older audiences.
We would like to offer a visit to your school to introduce ourselves and to explain the importance of the wind farms to our economy and environment, and how we construct them.
To find out more, check out our You Tube Video!
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Grant Writing Services
Grant writer and prospect researcher in St. Paul, MN specializes in STEM education and renewable energy technologies. Feel free to contact me to learn about my services.
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STEM Educational Materials & Books
Visit www.firstbook.org/stem, a new web site offering FREE STEM activities, educator guides and career information. Schools and programs serving children in need can also choose new STEM-related books from the First Book Marketplace, www.fbmarketplace.org, a non-profit online store offering high-quality children's books and educational materials at 50-90% below retail. Award-winning national literacy non-profit First Book has teamed up with global security company Lockheed Martin to develop and deliver these books and digital educational resources to school and community programs serving children in need.
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