Lending Library

The Middle Tennessee STEM Innovation Hub, housed at Middle Tennessee State University, has hundreds of items available to support a variety of STEM lessons. We have items appropriate for different grade levels K-12 and assist students in learning coding, math, science, engineering, and technology.

These resources are available to teachers in the Middle Tennessee region for free and may require some training. Middle Tennessee STEM Innovation Hub is excited to partner with you and be a resource to enhance your classroom.

Name	Image/Description	Quantity
Sphero Bolt	The Sphero Bolt opens up an endless array of coding and gaming capabilities. 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. Additional Resources: Website	15
Dash & Dot Robot	Dash and Dot are robots that can sense, act and think! Students use block coding on four different iPad apps to control their robots. The durable and child friendly robots are a safe and easy way to encourage STEAM learning in your classroom.  Additional Resources: Tutorials & Walkthroughs Lesson Plans	11
Edibot – Edison Robot	Edison is a programmable robot designed to be a complete STEM teaching resource for coding and robotics education for students from 4 to 16 years of age. Additional Resources: Instructions Lesson Plans, Activities, Resources Kit EdWare Programming Site	10
3D Printer	Flashforge 3D Printer Printers must be used on site at MTSU when checked out.	4
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. It has sensors to interact with its environment, lights, a speaker and social capabilities. Additional Resources: How-To Videos	18
Elegoo R3 Project	Arduino is an open-source platform used for building electronics projects. Arduino consists of both a physical programmable circuit board (often referred to as a microcontroller) and a piece of software, or IDE (Integrated Development Environment) that runs on your computer, used to write and upload computer code to the physical board. The UNO boards can be used as the brains behind almost any electronics project. UNO can interact with buttons, LEDs, motors, speakers, GPS units, cameras, the internet, and even your smart-phone or your TV! Set contains 10 Kits	1
Zoomy 2.0 Handheld Microscope	This freshly updated, all-in-one handheld digital microscope gives early scientific study a whole new perspective, and is easy for young children to use. The Zoomy 2.0 magnifies up to 54x and 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. Additional Resources: Instructions Lesson Plans	14
Elementary Computer Science Kit	Includes: Bee-Bot: floor robot that is the perfect too for teaching counting, sequencing, directionality, problem-solving, estimation, and just having fun. Blue-Bot: Bee-Bot with bluetooth Pro-Bot: Rechargeable programmable floor robot for more advanced control techniques. Command Cards for Blue-Bot and Bee-Bots.	4
Ipads	Group of 6	1
K’nex Education Control Cane Build		3
K’nex Education Real Bridge Building		4
K’nex Education Roller Coaster Build		5
LabQuest 3 Interface	LabQuest 3 is a standalone data-collection platform that students can use to collect, analyze, and interact with data efficiently. With its capacitive touch screen, students can navigate the platform with ease, and because of its wireless capabilities, students can collect data anywhere. – Connects wirelessly to the entire family of Go Direct – Easy-to-use platform enables students to generate graphs and analyze results – An excellent choice for laboratories, classrooms, or in-the-field investigations	9
Middle School Computer Kits	Finch Robots: 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. Has a 7+ hour battery life.	4
Tello Drone	Weight: Approximately 80 g (Propellers and Battery Included) Propeller: 3 inches Built-in Functions: Range Finder, Barometer, LED, Vision System Port: Micro USB Charging Port Max Flight Distance: 100m Max Flight Time: 13min Max Flight Height: 30m Photo: 5MP (2592×1936) Video: HD720P30 Format: JPG(Photo); MP4(Video) Mostly used for indoor activities.	11
TI-Rover	The TI-Innovator Rover is a vehicle programmable via Ti-nspire calculator. Great for lessons on mathematics and coding.	5
VEX EXP Education Kit	Single Classroom Robot Vehicle Kit	2
Pattern Blocks		5
VEX GO Competition Field Kit	Bring the excitement of robotics competitions to your classroom and community with VEX GO. The GO Competition Kit contains everything you need to build one of four different themed games with you VEX GO Competition Kits. – Ocean Science Exploration – City Technology Rebuild – Village Engineering Construction – Mars Math Expedition Each kit contains a field made from easily configurable tiles and walls. The game objects are build from the VEX plastic design system. Each kit comes with two carrying cases to make the game fields simple to transport – even while partially assembled.	4
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. – Launches darts over 42 feet – 3 launchable darts included – Build one of 2 unique creations	4
VEX Robotics Hexcalator	Build the Hexcalator from over 260 VEX Robotic Pieces – Features two alternate builds – STEM based construction kit – 260+ snap together pieces – Batteries not required – 8 balls included	4
LR Geometric Shapes	408 pieces in each kit	5
VEX Robotics Pick and Drop	Build the Pick and Drop from over 400 VEX Robotic Pieces – Compatible with education VEX IQ pieces – Collect all VEX Robotic ball machines – 3 sophisticated grabber hands – Features two alternate builds – STEM based construction kit – Batteries not required – 8 balls included – Spinning crank	4
VEX Robotics Zip Flyer	Introducing the VEX Robotics Zip Flyer, a re-envisioned take on airborne adventures. – Shoots propellers over 30 feet in the air – Two ways to build, two ways to launch – Handheld and tabletop action – 100+ snap together pieces – Includes 3 propeller flyers – Pull zip cord to release	4
Algeblocks Track Class Kit	Set of visual, mathematical aids	2
Algeblocks Cube Set	Attachable cubes that are perfect visual, mathematical aids	11
Algeblocks Tracks and Tote Dividers	Tote organizer for algeblocks	1
Barometer	The Barometer can be used to measure and monitor atmospheric pressure. It works well for conducting weather studies or for experiments that involve pressures close to normal atmospheric pressure. It can also be used as an altimeter if you have a portable interface. Set of 2	1
BioChamber-250ml	The BioChamber 250 is a 250 mL Nalgene bottle that can be used with a CO2 Gas Sensor and an O2 Gas Sensor to monitor gaseous carbon dioxide and oxygen levels simultaneously in a closed system. Set of 2	1
Cuvette Rack	A plastic cuvette rack for holding up to 10 cuvettes during experiments. Set of 2 racks	1
Ethanol Sensor	The Ethanol Sensor can be used to measure the concentration of ethanol in air above an aqueous sample. Set of 6	1
Gas Pressure Sensor Bulb	The Gas Pressure Sensor Bulb is designed to be used with the Gas Pressure Sensor to easily perform grip strength measurements. Set of 2	1
Go Direct – 3-Axis Magnetic Field Sensor	The Go Direct 3-Axis Magnetic Field Sensor allows you to determine the magnitude and direction of the magnetic field at any point in space. It connects via Bluetooth wireless technology or via USB to your device.	1
Go Direct – Blood Pressure	Go Direct Blood Pressure is a non-invasive sensor designed to easily measure human blood pressure. Set of 2	1
Go Direct – CO₂ Gas Sensor	The Go Direct CO₂ Gas Sensor measures gaseous carbon dioxide concentration levels, air temperature, and relative humidity. It can be used in a variety of biology experiments.	1
Dynamics Cart & Track System	The Dynamics Cart and Track System provides students with the tools they need to explore kinematics, dynamics, momentum, and energy. This versatile system can also be easily adapted to study optics, color, and diffraction.	1
Go Direct – Colorimeter	The Colorimeter is great for Beer’s law experiments determining the concentration of unknown solutions, or studying changes in concentration vs. time. Set of 2	1
Go Direct – Conductivity Probe	The Go Direct Conductivity Probe determines the ionic content of an aqueous solution by measuring its electrical conductivity. It connects via Bluetooth wireless technology or via USB to your device. Set of 2	1
Go Direct – EKG	The Go Direct EKG measures electrical activity in the heart and electrical signals produced during muscle contractions. The wireless options minimize the concern of cables getting caught and tangled during experiments. This sensor provides two separate outputs: one optimized for standard 3-lead EKG tracings and one optimized for surface EMG recordings. Set of 2	1
Go Direct – Electrode Amplifier	The Go Direct Electrode Amplifier is a mV and pH amplifier that connects to Vernier electrodes and compatible third-party BNC electrodes. It connects via Bluetooth wireless technology or via USB to your device. Set of 7	1
Go Direct – Force and Acceleration	The Go Direct Force and Acceleration Sensor couples a 3-axis accelerometer with a stable and accurate force sensor that measures forces as small as ±0.1 N and up to ±50 N. Measure pushes and pulls in the classroom or outdoors. It connects via Bluetooth wireless technology or via USB to your device. Set of 2 sensors	1
Go Direct – Gas Pressure Sensor	The Go Direct Gas Pressure Sensor measures the absolute pressure of a gas. It connects vis Bluetooth wireless technology or via USB to your device. Set of 2	1
Go Direct – Hand Dynamometer	Measure grip strength, pinch strength, and muscle fatigue wirelessly the Go Direct Hand Dynamometer. It connects via Bluetooth wireless technology or via USB to your device. Set of 2	1
Go Direct – Light and Color Sensor	The Go Direct Light and Color Sensor is a powerful and versatile light sensor that measures light in the visible to ultraviolet electromagnetic spectrum. An RGB color sensor detects relative contributions of primary colors in light. It connects via Bluetooth wireless technology or via USB to your device. Set of 2	1
Go Direct – Motion Detector	The Go Direct Motion Detector uses ultrasound to measure the position, velocity, and acceleration of moving objects. It connects via Bluetooth wireless technology or via USB to your device. Set of 2	1
Go Direct – O₂ Gas Sensor	The Go Direct O₂ Gas Sensor measures gaseous oxygen concentration levels and air temperature. It is useful for a variety of biology and physiology experiments. It connects via Bluetooth wireless technology or via USB to your device. Set of 2	1
Go Direct – Optical Dissolved Oxygen Probe	The Go Direct Optical Dissolve Oxygen Probe makes it easy to measure dissolved oxygen concentration, water temperature, and atmospheric pressure.	1
Go Direct – pH Sensor	The Go Direct pH Sensor is a general-purpose pH sensor used to monitor pH of aqueous solutions. It connects via Bluetooth wireless technology or via USB to your device.	1
Go Direct – Respiration Belt	The Go Direct Respiration Belt measures human respiration rate. It connects via Bluetooth wireless technology or via USB to your device.	1
Go Direct – Soil Moisture Sensor	The Go Direct Soil Moisture Sensor is 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.	1
Go Direct – Spirometer	The Go Direct Spirometer is designed to make human respiratory measurements easy. Set of 2	1
Go Direct – Surface Temperature	The Go Direct Surface Temperature Sensor is designed for use in situations in which low thermal mass or flexibility is required. It connects via Bluetooth wireless technology or via USB to your device.	1
Go Direct – Temperature Probe	The Go Direct Temperature Probe is a rugged, general-purpose sensor that students can use to monitor temperature. It connects via Bluetooth wireless technology or via USB to your device. Set of 2	1
Go Direct – Voltage Probe	The 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. It connects via Bluetooth wireless technology or via USB to your device. Set of 2	1
Go Direct – Weather System	Easily monitor a wide variety of environmental factors with just one sensor. Includes sensor and weather vane. Set of 2	1
Go Wireless – Heart Rate	The Vernier Go Wireless Heart Rate is ideal for continuously monitoring heart rate before, during, and after exercise or while a person is stationary. It connects via Bluetooth wireless technology or via USB to your device. Set of 4	1
Goniometer	The 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.	1
Reflex Hammer Accessory Kit	The Reflex Hammer Accessory Kit converts your Vernier force sensor into a reflex hammer. 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. By comparing the timing of the strike to the timing of the muscle activity, students can calculate the time required for a reflex to occur. Set of 2	1
Turbidity Sensor	Use the Turbidity Sensor to measure the turbidity of freshwater or seawater samples and determine water quality. Simple setup and calibration make it easy to use at the collection site or when you return to the classroom.	1
UVA Sensor	The UVA Sensor is an ultraviolet light sensor that responds primarily to UVA radiation (approximately 320 to 390 nm). This sensor is ideal for experiments using UV lamps.	1
UVB Sensor	The UVB Sensor is an ultraviolet light sensor that responds primarily to UVB radiation (approximately 290 to 320 nm). It is ideal for experiments using sunlight as your UV source and is the sensor recommended for the UV experiments in our lab books.	1