Home » PreK-12 Resources

PreK-12 Resources

The Checkout Library is open!

Thanks for the interest in our hub lending library. Educators may check out for up to 4 weeks. If you’re an individual using it for a birthday/neighborhood party, we allow checkouts for 1 week. All kits are first-come, first-serve and can be reserved in advance.

Please click into the Google Form for more information and to request materials: https://forms.gle/7GFv4jxn5RrtF5YS8

Pick-up available in parking lot:
SC STEM Hub
Collier-Scripps Hall
Drake University
2702 Forest Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50031

Curriculum questions — email Dr. Sarah Derry — scstemhub@drake.edu
Logistics questions — email Lisa Morlock — lisa.morlock@drake.edu

SC STEM Hub
Collier-Scripps Hall #214
2702 Forest Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50031

Kits are usually checked out for 4 weeks, but a longer time can be arranged if needed.

All items are first come, first serve AND may be reserved in advance.

If you need assistance, the fastest way to contact us is via email: lisa.morlock@drake.edu

****************

Here are some links Dr. Sarah Derry often shares when she speaks:

STEM Gem Posters: https://iowastem.org/stem-gem-poster-series

Iowa Intermediary Network: https://www.iowain.org/students

Iowa STEM State Youth Advisory Board: https://iowastem.org/youth-board/application

Iowa ICN Board: https://icn.iowa.gov/sybac?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

SC STEM Hub events: https://librarycalendars.drake.edu/calendar/SCSTEM?cid=5841&t=d&d=0000-00-00&cal=5841&inc=0

YouCubed by Jo Boaler (Math Resource): https://www.youcubed.org/resource/student-resources

Online Learning Resources

If you have a link that’s beneficial to PreK-12 STEM education, please email the Hub with a quick overview and working website.

The AEA is a great place to start:

Grade Specific Online Resources (K-12 Resources for Teachers and Parents)
Clearinghouse for Work Based Learning – Explore the Digital Project Board from Future Ready Iowa to find authentic and work-based learning projects to engage students. Many of the projects could be completed at a distance with the use of online collaboration and project management tools! Contact jake.welchans@iowa.gov or lwilliams@aealearningonline.org to learn more!
AEA K-12 Online -Free Learning Management System (LMS)
Student Personalized Learning System (PK-12 FREE Online Learning Modules)
Investigative Career Modules

Statewide Professional Development:

Online Learning Video Series (PK-12 Educators)
Online Learning Courses
Going Digital Playlist – Looking for a course that will support any LMS platform? Contact: dcleveland@aealearningonline.org
Check out local course offerings in the AEA Professional Learning Registration System.

Iowa STEM Resources

Teachable Moment — Curated collection of STEM activities and lessons.
STEM Essential Podcasts

Community STEM Resources

Polk County Conservation’s At-Home Learning Resources
Science Center of Iowa’s Public Learning Resources
Jewels Academy Camps and Tutoring
NewBoCo’s K-12 Education
Blank Park Zoo Schools & Teachers
World Food Prize Youth Institute
ISU Lego Robotics