Exploring STEM through exciting television shows across the country
From the Mississippi River to the Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee offers a vast range of opportunities in STEM careers. With digital recording studios in Nashville, tracking packages across the world in Memphis, and electric car innovations, STEM is now and the future.
Tennessee STEM Explorers – All Episodes
Entrepreneurs
Beloved WomanHow do I take a great idea and turn it into a business? Today Aubrey visits Beloved Woman to find out how females can get the encouragement and help they need to build their own businesses.STEM Innovators 15) Research needs in the community or society in...
Biodiversity
Tennessee AquariumCelebrate fresh water biodiversity at the largest fresh water aquarium that houses 530 species of fish and learn more about what makes Tennessee the best area for aquatic biodiversity.6.LS4: Biological Change: Unity and Diversity 1) Explain how...
Science of Construction
Brassfield & GorrieFrom the foundation to the roof, science is vital to the production of materials used in buildings. Join Mitch today as he learns more about how necessary science is to the building industry.6-ESS3-2. Analyze and interpret data on natural hazards to...
Robotics
UT ChattanoogaRobots perform tasks they are programmed to perform. Today Aubrey visits UT Chattanooga to learn about programming robots to do simple tasks.AIT.3 Determine the best technology and appropriate tool to address a variety of tasks and problems. ELA:...
Visual Math
UT ChattanoogaWe use math everyday, but not always on paper. Join Aubrey today at UT Chattanooga to see how we use metacognitive thinking everyday.A. Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving area, surface area, and...
Programmable Technology
Ellison TechnologiesTechnology does more today than ever before and will continue to more as we move into the future. Today we learn about some of the programmable technology that creates instrumental pieces to our every day lives and how robots help perform tasks...
Eclipses and How the Solar System Works
Dyer Observatory/VanderbiltWhy aren't there solar and lunar eclipses every month? Join Aubrey today at the Dyer Observatory to learn why and view some exciting ESS.ESS1: Earth's Place in the Universe 7) Analyze and interpret data to compare, contrast, and explain the...
Exploring the Solar System
Dyer Observatory/VanderbiltJoin Aubrey at the Dyer Observatory to learn more about rare eclipses and explore the planets in our solar system.8.ETS1: Engineering Design 2) Research and communicate information to describe how data from technologies (telescopes,...
Eclipses and Planets
Dyer Observatory/Vanderbilt8.ETS1: Engineering Design 2) Research and communicate information to describe how data from technologies (telescopes, spectroscopes, satellites, and space probes) provide information about objects in the solar system and universe.Join...
Turbine Engines
Tennessee College of Applied TechnologyAir, friction, technology and controlled explosions are all utilized to fly jets. Today Chris visits TCAT to learn about turbine engines, how they work, and the people who help keep them working safely.In order for Tennessee to...
Technology in Dentistry and Automotive
Tennessee College of Applied TechnologyToday Chris visits the Tennessee College of Applied Technology to learn about various technology-based careers from dental assistant to automotive repair that be started after just one year of college.In order for Tennessee to...
Chemical Changes and Compounds
Tennessee Tech Oakley STEM CenterI scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream, especially when we get to make it with liquid nitrogen! Aubrey runs a delicious experiment mixing ingredients into a compound then changing its form of matter into a delicious frozen...
Mass, Volume, and Weight
Tennessee Tech Oakley STEM CenterDoes size always determine the volume or weight of an object? Join Aubrey at Tennessee Tech Oakley STEM Center to find out how small objects can weigh much less than large objects.6. Geometry Students build on their work with area from...
Composting
New Terra CompostingWe've heard about farm to table but what about table to farm? Join us today to learn how and why food scraps become healthy soil that is used to grow healthy plants and food. 6.LS2: Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 6.ESS3: Earth and...
Digital Art
TN College of Applied TechnologyJoin Aubrey and learn the how and why of creating your own computer graphics using Adobe and TCAT.College, Career and Technical Education Fundamental Sketching 12) Identify basic design and sketching principles used in the design stage...