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Important TMC Update 02/17/24: After careful consideration of our mission, goals and current capacity as an organization, we have decided to end the activity bin check-out program at the end of this school year.
Therefore, we will not be scheduling any additional facilitator trainings at Gizmo. Organizations and individuals who have already received training will be able to make requests through April 1, for pick-ups through April 13.
Gizmo continues to affirm that educators deserve access to high-quality STEM curriculum, materials and training. Operating the check-out program in its current form has placed a substantial logistical demand on our organization, while limiting our direct interaction with students. We will be continuing our partnership with the Idaho Out-of-School Network and the Think, Make, Create program and look forward to finding solutions that serve our community better.
Learning is a continuous process for all of us.
We appreciate your understanding as we continue to learn more about, improve and iterate our programs!
Therefore, we will not be scheduling any additional facilitator trainings at Gizmo. Organizations and individuals who have already received training will be able to make requests through April 1, for pick-ups through April 13.
Gizmo continues to affirm that educators deserve access to high-quality STEM curriculum, materials and training. Operating the check-out program in its current form has placed a substantial logistical demand on our organization, while limiting our direct interaction with students. We will be continuing our partnership with the Idaho Out-of-School Network and the Think, Make, Create program and look forward to finding solutions that serve our community better.
Learning is a continuous process for all of us.
We appreciate your understanding as we continue to learn more about, improve and iterate our programs!
Hands-on activities for young people to explore...
...ArtArt + Science = Origami Bookmarks or a Binary Code Bracelet
...EngineeringCreate a Seismograph or a "Helping Hand"
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...ElectronicsLearn circuitry basics with projects like Battery Powered Cars or Bristle Bots
...DesignExplore science through a Wind Anemometer or Balloon Rocket
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How It Works
1) Attend a TMC Facilitator Training with Gizmo-CdA or the Idaho Out-of-School Network
Learn strategies for leading hands-on activities with your students and adapting TMC curriculum to suit your particular students' needs.
Twice a year, during the fall and spring, the Idaho Out-of-School Network offers a full-day TMC Labs training for out-of-school enrichment providers who want to dive deeper into the curriculum and build their confidence facilitating STEM activities with youth. Educators who attend this training are automatically eligible for the Bin Check-Out program.
2) Request an Activity
Once trained, educators may make an activity bin request any time using the TMC Bin Check-Out Request Form. Prior to making your request, you may view available activities and preview curriculum in the TMC Activity Gallery. In order to allow enough time for us to prepare materials, we kindly ask that requests be submitted at least a week in advance.
3) Pick Up Your Bin
Bins can be picked up at Gizmo-CdA any time during operating hours: Tuesday-Thursday 1pm-9pm, Friday-Saturday: 10am-5pm
4) Run the Activity with Your Students
The fun part! After the activity is done, be sure to let us know how it went by filling out the TMC Usage Report.
5) Return Bin to Gizmo
Return the bin and curriculum to Gizmo, along with any tools and unused consumables. Students are welcomed to keep what they make -- but if they won't be keeping them, feel free to throw them in the bin so we can repurpose the materials.
Learn strategies for leading hands-on activities with your students and adapting TMC curriculum to suit your particular students' needs.
Twice a year, during the fall and spring, the Idaho Out-of-School Network offers a full-day TMC Labs training for out-of-school enrichment providers who want to dive deeper into the curriculum and build their confidence facilitating STEM activities with youth. Educators who attend this training are automatically eligible for the Bin Check-Out program.
2) Request an Activity
Once trained, educators may make an activity bin request any time using the TMC Bin Check-Out Request Form. Prior to making your request, you may view available activities and preview curriculum in the TMC Activity Gallery. In order to allow enough time for us to prepare materials, we kindly ask that requests be submitted at least a week in advance.
3) Pick Up Your Bin
Bins can be picked up at Gizmo-CdA any time during operating hours: Tuesday-Thursday 1pm-9pm, Friday-Saturday: 10am-5pm
4) Run the Activity with Your Students
The fun part! After the activity is done, be sure to let us know how it went by filling out the TMC Usage Report.
5) Return Bin to Gizmo
Return the bin and curriculum to Gizmo, along with any tools and unused consumables. Students are welcomed to keep what they make -- but if they won't be keeping them, feel free to throw them in the bin so we can repurpose the materials.
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Gizmo's Think, Make Create program is made possible through the support of the Idaho Out of School Network, Idaho STEM Action Center, University of Idaho 4H, Trailers Plus and STCU
