Lending Library Catalog

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All Items here are resources and or equipment available through the Portland Metro STEM Partnership Lending Library. At any given time an item or items may not be available due to checkouts or maintenance required.

The best way to check on the availability of an item is to complete a PMSP Item Request Form. Please note we cannot take rental requests from outside our region (Metro area). Additionally, the items are categories by grade-band however, any items can be checked out for any grade-level or age use.

Preschool - 2nd Grade

  • An anatomical educational model of the human body showing internal organs, with a box of human X-ray images, a pulse oximeter, and a stethoscope on a wooden table.

    Human Body Kit

    A complete set of equipment for use in the study of the human body. Includes play x-rays, human bust w/ organs, pulse oximeters, infrared thermometer, stethoscopes, blood pressure monitors. Also includes pair reading materials about the human body.

  • A blue toy robot with wheels, a gray face, and a black top, placed on a purple square card that has a white border and the word 'Purple' written four times around the edges.

    Sphero Classroom Kits

    The Indi Robot is a great tool for students' early exposure to robotics and coding. It is a screenless, play-based, no language necessary robot. Every learner regardless of learning needs, can have success with Indi. This kit comes with 8 Indi Robots, color command cards, challenge cards, a lesson guide book, and suggested activities for classroom use.

  • A yellow toy caterpillar with a happy face, featuring smiley eyes and a black curved line for a mouth. The caterpillar has safety helmet features in black and yellow stripes, with colorful buttons on its back.

    Bee Bot Classroom Kits

    Bee-Bot is an exciting robot designed specifically for use by young children. This colorful, easy-to-operate, and friendly little robot is a perfect tool for teaching counting, sequencing, directionality, problem-solving, estimation, and just having fun! This kit comes with 12 Bee-Bots, 12 programming grids for students to work on, a charging station for easy charging.

  • A box filled with various colorful plastic geometric shapes, a packet labeled 'Cyanotype Paper' with instructions for creating art with sun exposure, and a yellow digital lux meter showing 0 lux and a temperature of 22.4°C on a wooden surface.

    Light Exploration STEAM Kit

    The light exploration kit contains small sets (7 per kit) of manipulatives that are solid, transparent, reflective, and translucent. Along with a flashlight for students to explore how light interacts and travels through each medium. It also contains light detectors for each student group to explore how much more or less light can get through various materials. Cyanotype paper (UV sensitive paper) and construction paper are provided for students to create designs and art work based on how the manipulatives and materials interact with sunlight.

  • A white handheld electric massager with a USB cord.

    ProScope Classroom Kit

    The ProScope HR is a high-resolution handheld digital microscope for capturing images, videos, and time-lapse photographs. Basic kit includes ProScope HR software, 50x lens. It connects via USB and can be selected as a camera. It needs and USB capable device to use.

  • Collection of transparent blocks with images of marine life, insects, and plants such as a starfish, shrimp, fish, crab, spider, butterfly, praying mantis, green algae, flower, and maple leaf.

    Specimen Kit

    This specimen kit comes with five different sets of specimens. These easy-view specimens provide a fascinating look at plant and animal life! Each set includes 4 specimens encased in heavy-duty, lightweight acrylic with the name of each specimen silkscreened right on it for easy identification. Plus, each set comes with a mini teacher’s guide.

  • Educational weather-themed learning materials, including charts, cards, and a cloud-finder toy.

    Weather Kit

    Ready-to-use activities that span the curriculum, plus tons of materials designed to get your whole class excited about science and weather. Items can be used together or separately.

  • Educational set with materials about landforms, bodies of water, and erosion. Includes investigation sheets, a water map, a small plastic model of a landscape, soil samples, and informational cards.

    Erosion Kit

    Intriguing science investigations that support NGSS. Students make inquiries and conduct investigations as they learn to think like scientists. This kit includes hands on activities, reading support materials, scenario cards, and real life connections for students.

  • Set of medical or scientific equipment including a clear plastic case with tan straps, a magnifying glass, scissors with a gold handle, two wooden sticks, a pair of tan suspenders, and a plastic mask with a straw, arranged on a white background.

    Nature Exploration Kits

    This science kits is perfect for kids to observe insects when are in camping, hiking, or other outdoor activities.

  • Indoor hydroponic plant grow kit with grow tray, transparent lid, and digital control panel.

    Grow Kits

    Domed germination kit designed to improve seed starting and cloning inside a high humidity space. Student can germinate plants within a week.

  • Two young girls are playing under a cardboard DIY assembly-shaped playhouse with a castle-like structure, labeled "MakeIt Rocket".

    Make-a-Fort

    Make-A-Fort panels are made from an upgraded cardboard that is much stronger and much more durable than normal shipping box cardboard. There are panels that kids can connect together to build whatever they imagine. Kids will learn concepts of engineering, physics, and geometry.

3rd - 5th Grade

  • A small robot car with a red body, black wheels, and a transparent top showing electronic components.

    Edison Robots

    Edison is a battery powered (or chargeable), codable robot. It has a low floor and high ceiling for students learning to code. This robot can be coded with free coding platforms using barcode scanning, EdBlocks, and/ or EdScratch. Students can use Edison in many ways. They can code to make Edison respond to sound, light, boundaries, and much more.

  • A small toy robot with a blue body, gray face, and black and gray wheels, placed on a card with purple and white colors labeled "Purple".

    Sphero Classroom Kits

    The Indi Robot is a great tool for students' early exposure to robotics and coding. It is a screenless, play-based, no language necessary robot. Every learner regardless of learning needs, can have success with Indi. This kit comes with 8 Indi Robots, color command cards, challenge cards, a lesson guide book, and suggested activities for classroom use.

  • A yellow toy ladybug with black stripes, a smiling face, and removable tabs on its back with colorful buttons.

    Bee Bot Classroom Kits

    Bee-Bot is an exciting robot designed specifically for use by young children. This colorful, easy-to-operate, and friendly little robot is a perfect tool for teaching counting, sequencing, directionality, problem-solving, estimation, and just having fun! This kit comes with 12 Bee-Bots, 12 programming grids for students to work on, a charging station for easy charging.

  • A collection of colored plastic and metal objects, a bag of cyanotype paper with instructions for creating cyanotype prints, and a yellow digital lux meter displaying 0.00 lux, all arranged on a wooden surface.

    Light Exploration STEAM Kit

    The light exploration kit contains small sets (7 per kit) of manipulatives that are solid, transparent, reflective, and translucent. Along with a flashlight for students to explore how light interacts and travels through each medium. It also contains light detectors for each student group to explore how much more or less light can get through various materials. Cyanotype paper (UV sensitive paper) and construction paper are provided for students to create designs and art work based on how the manipulatives and materials interact with sunlight.

  • Electrical components and circuit parts laid out on a white surface, including a battery, wires, circuit boards, and various electronic accessories.

    Vernier Go! Direct Solar Energy Kit

    Provide a hands-on, real-world experience for your students as they investigate solar energy. This package provides the technology and materials needed for groups of students to explore and use to solve challenges. Students can explore the different amounts of energy needed to power a variety of lights, motors, sound panels and more.

  • Educational circuit board with colorful components, including a red rotary switch, green push button, blue and red blocks, a speaker, and various wires and connectors.

    Snap Circuit Project Kits

    Snap Circuits® makes learning electronics easy and fun! Just follow the colorful pictures in our manual and build exciting projects such as FM radios, digital voice, recorders, AM radios, burglar alarms, doorbells, and much more! You can even play electronic games with your friends. All parts are mounted on plastic modules and snap together with ease. No tools required.

  • Microscope with adjustable arm and base for laboratory use.

    USB Digital Microscope Classroom Kits

    The USB Digital Microscope gives you a live image that is very similar to what you would see with a traditional dissection microscope. This 5 megapixel camera connects to a computer via USB. It features a 10–150 mm lens with manual focus and an adjustable LED light source. In addition to capturing still images, you can also record short videos and time lapse sequences.

  • A white handheld massage device with a cylindrical head, connected to a USB cable, on a white background.

    Proscope Classroom Kit

    The ProScope HR is a high-resolution handheld digital microscope for capturing images, videos, and time-lapse photographs. Basic kit includes ProScope HR software, 50x lens. It connects via USB and can be selected as a camera. It needs and USB capable device to use.

  • A safety whistle and an emergency light in a plastic case.

    Handheld Microscopes

    Portable, handheld microscopes that kids can take outside on the go!

  • Two girls playing inside a large cardboard construction set with ramps and tunnels, branded 'Make and Play'.

    Make-a-Fort

    Make-A-Fort panels are made from an upgraded cardboard that is much stronger and much more durable than normal shipping box cardboard. There are panels that kids can connect together to build whatever they imagine. Kids will learn concepts of engineering, physics, and geometry.

  • Colorful educational game involving stacking and matching colored capsules and tokens, with number and point cards.

    Math and Logic Board Games

    Includes Gravity Maze, Even Steven’s Odd, Fraction Formula, and Laser Maze games.

  • Educational science kit with materials and informational sheets about rock layers, erosion, and weathering, including rocks, mock volcanic materials, and gardening tools.

    Landscape (Earth Changes)

    Get students thinking like scientists as they master key Next Generation Science Standards for third grade—using data to forecast weather, assessing design solutions to prevent weather damage, and more!

  • Educational science kit with climate and weather materials, including charts, a thermometer, a wind vane, models, and a house model for experiments and learning.

    Climate Exploration Kit

    Get students thinking like scientists as they master key Next Generation Science Standards for third grade—using data to forecast weather, assessing design solutions to prevent weather damage, and more!

  • Collection of transparent blocks with images of various sea creatures, insects, and plants, including a starfish, shrimp, crab, butterfly, praying mantis, frog, spider, caterpillar, silkworm, and leaves.

    Specimen Kit

    This specimen kit comes with five different sets of specimens. These easy-view specimens provide a fascinating look at plant and animal life! Each set includes 4 specimens encased in heavy-duty, lightweight acrylic with the name of each specimen silkscreened right on it for easy identification. Plus, each set comes with a mini teacher’s guide.

  • A set of beige and clear plastic medical or safety equipment, including a face shield, magnifying glass, scissors, tweezers, strap, and a mask with a filter, all arranged against a white background.

    Nature Exploration Kits

    This science kits is perfect for kids to observe insects when are in camping, hiking, or other outdoor activities.

  • A germination chamber with seedlings growing inside, covered by a clear plastic lid, and a connected control device for regulating temperature and humidity.

    Grow Kits

    Domed germination kit designed to improve seed starting and cloning inside a high humidity space. Student can germinate plants within a week.

  • An anatomical model of the human body showing internal organs, alongside a box of X-ray equipment and medical tools such as an infrared thermometer, pulse oximeter, and stethoscope on a wooden surface.

    Human Body Kit

    A complete set of equipment for use in the study of the human body. Includes play x-rays, human bust w/ organs, pulse oximeters, infrared thermometer, stethoscopes, blood pressure monitors. Also includes pair reading materials about the human body.

6th - 8th Grade

  • Electronic kit including a black battery, a white box, various wires, circuit boards, a small motor, and other electronic components.

    Vernier Go! Direct Solar Energy Kit

    Provide a hands-on, real-world experience for your students as they investigate solar energy. This package provides the technology and materials needed for groups of students to explore and use to solve challenges.

    Students can explore the different amounts of energy needed to power a variety of lights, motors, sound panels and more.

  • Microscope with a black body, mounted on a white adjustable stand with a black base, connected to a black power cord.

    USB Digital Microscope Classroom Kits

    The USB Digital Microscope gives you a live image that is very similar to what you would see with a traditional dissection microscope. This 5 megapixel camera connects to a computer via USB. It features a 10–150 mm lens with manual focus and an adjustable LED light source. In addition to capturing still images, you can also record short videos and time lapse sequences. An adjustable stand with manual focus is also included. This allows you to change the plane of view you are looking at on the screen. With a fast response time and high resolution, you can get very clear images that are easy to display, save, and place directly into lab reports. This tool offers a world of possibilities for you and your students to explore.

  • White USB electric lint remover with a roller cleaner, power button, and cord, used for removing lint and fuzz from clothing.

    ProScope Classroom Kit

    The ProScope HR is a high-resolution handheld digital microscope for capturing images, videos, and time-lapse photographs. Basic kit includes ProScope HR software, 50x lens.

  • Educational electronic circuit board with components including a switch, motors, and circuit pathways in red blue, yellow, and green colors.

    Snap Circuit Project Kits

    Snap Circuits® makes learning electronics easy and fun! Just follow the colorful pictures in our manual and build exciting projects such as FM radios, digital voice, recorders, AM radios, burglar alarms, doorbells, and much more! You can even play electronic games with your friends. All parts are mounted on plastic modules and snap together with ease. No tools required.

  • A tabletop germination incubator with seedlings sprouting inside, featuring a clear plastic lid and a digital temperature control attached.

    Grow Kits

    Domed germination kit designed to improve seed starting and cloning inside a high humidity space. Student can germinate plants within a week.

  • An anatomical model of the human body with internal organs, a stethoscope in plastic packaging, a pulse oximeter, and an infrared thermometer on a wooden surface. The box behind indicates it's a human X-ray learning set for children.

    Human Body Kit

    A complete set of equipment for use in the study of the human body. Includes play x-rays, human bust w/ organs, pulse oximeters, infrared thermometer, stethoscopes, blood pressure monitors. Also includes pair reading materials about the human body.

9th - 12th Grade

  • A black stereo microscope with a white base and adjustable arm, connected to a power supply.

    USB Digital Microscope Classroom Kits

    The USB Digital Microscope gives you a live image that is very similar to what you would see with a traditional dissection microscope. This 5 megapixel camera connects to a computer via USB. It features a 10–150 mm lens with manual focus and an adjustable LED light source. In addition to capturing still images, you can also record short videos and time lapse sequences. An adjustable stand with manual focus is also included. This allows you to change the plane of view you are looking at on the screen. With a fast response time and high resolution, you can get very clear images that are easy to display, save, and place directly into lab reports. This tool offers a world of possibilities for you and your students to explore.

  • A white, portable USB facial steam inhaler with a cord and a water reservoir at the top.

    ProScope Classroom Kit

    The ProScope HR is a high-resolution handheld digital microscope for capturing images, videos, and time-lapse photographs. Basic kit includes ProScope HR software, 50x lens.

  • A seedling germination chamber with a transparent lid, containing small plant trays, connected to a control box and power cord for regulating environment

    Grow Kits

    Domed germination kit designed to improve seed starting and cloning inside a high humidity space. Student can germinate plants within a week.

Books and Publications

  • A young girl with dark hair tied up in a ponytail, sitting in a red high chair, holding a colorful camera toy to her face. She is wearing a striped shirt and dark pants. The background includes a bookshelf with books and toys, and the wall is decorated with colorful stickers of fruits and animals.

    Preschool - Early elementary

    Science

    - Picture Perfect STEM Lessons, K-2. Author: Emily Morgan

    - More Picture Perfect Science Lessons. Author: Karen Andberry

    - Uncovering Student Ideas in Primary Science, Vol .1 , K-2. Author: Page Keeley

    - Eureka! Science Activities and Stories. Author: Donna Farland Smith

    - Elementary Science with Vernier, 4th Edition. Author: Marti Moore

    Math

    - Common Core Mathematics in a PLC at Work, Grades K-2. Author: Timothy D. Kanold

    - Mathematics Lessons to Explore, Understand, and Respond to Social Injustice. Author: Courtney Koestler

    - Mathematics Lessons to Explore, Understand, and Respond to Social Injustice. Author: Tonya Gau Bartell

    - Uncovering Student Thinking About Mathematics in the Common Core K-2. Author: Cheryl Rose Tobey

    - Five Easy Steps to a Balanced Math Program. Author: Larry Ainsworth

  • Group of young women gathered around a table working on a colorful infographic poster, surrounded by laptops, smartphones, and stationery.

    Upper Elementary

    Science

    - More Picture Perfect Science Lessons. Author: Karen Andberry

    - Picture Perfect STEM Lessons, 3-5. Author: Emily Morgan

    - Eureka! Science Activities and Stories. Author: Donna Farland Smith

    - How to Teach Science Concepts: A Framework to Support Learners, 3-5. Author: Susan Koba

    - Elementary Science with Vernier, 4th Edition. Author: Marti Moore

    Math

    - Common Core Mathematics in a PLC at Work, Grades 3-5. Author: Timothy D. Kanold

    - Mathematics Lessons to Explore, Understand, and Respond to Social Injustice. Author: Courtney Koestler

    - Mathematics Lessons to Explore, Understand, and Respond to Social Injustice. Author: Tonya Gau Bartell

    - Uncovering Student Thinking About Mathematics in the Common Core 3-5. Author: Cheryl Rose Tobey

    - Five Easy Steps to a Balanced Math Program. Author: Larry Ainsworth

  • A person with a backpack walking through a crowded library aisle with shelves filled with books on either side.

    Elementary - Middle School

    Science

    - Ready, Set, Science! Putting Science to Work in K-8 Science Classroom. Author: Sarah Michaels

    - Environmental Education Activity Guide K-8. Authors: Project Learning Tree

    - STEM Lesson Essentials 3-8. Author: Jo Anne Vasquez

    Math

    - Mathematics Lessons to Explore, Understand, and Respond to Social Injustice. Author: Basil M. Conway

    - Uncovering Student Thinking About Mathematics in the Common Core 6-8. Author: Cheryl Rose Tobey

  • Group of diverse graduates in caps and gowns at a graduation ceremony.

    Kindergarten - High School

    - Mathematics Lessons to Explore, Understand, and Respond to Social Injustice. Author: Robert Q. Berry III

    - One Trade, Many Careers w/ Sampler. Authors: Career Connections

    - Everything You Need for Mathmatics Coaching, K-12. Author: Maggie B. McGartha

    - Project Wild K-12 Cirriculum & Activity Guide. Authors: Project Wild

    - A Framework for K-12 Science Education. Authors: National Research Council

  • Close-up of an electrical discharge or plasma with purple and red tendrils emanating from a glowing central sphere.

    Science

    - Science for All Americans. Authored: American Association for The Advancement of Science

    - Benchmarks for Science Literacy. Authored: American Association for The Advancement of Science

    - Science Formative Assessment. Author: Page Keeley

    - Uncovering Student Ideas in Science Vol. 1, Vol. 2, Vol. 3, Vol. 4. Author: Page Keeley

    - Uncovering Student Ideas in Life Science Vol. 1. Author: Page Keeley

    - Uncovering Student Ideas in Astronomy. Author: Page Keeley

    - Uncovering Student Ideas in Physical Science. Vol.1, Vol. 2.Author: Page Keeley

    - Teaching Science Today, 2nd Edition. Author: Kathleen Kopp

    - Science Fair Projects for Dummies. Author: Maxine Levaren

    - A Leaders Guide to Science Cirrculum Topic Study. Author: Susan Mundy

    - Developing Assessments for The Next Generation of Science Standards. Authored: National Research Council

    - Inquiry and The National Science Education Standards National Research Council. Authored: National Science Education Standards National Research Council

    - Next Generation Science Standards, Vol. 1 The Standards. Authored: NGSS Lead States

    - Next Generation Science Standards, Vol. 2 Appendixes. Authored: NGSS Lead States

    - Surrounded by Science. Author: Marilyn Fenichel

    - Ambitious Science Teaching. Author: Mark Windschitl

  • Colorful wooden abacus with multiple rows of beads in black, red, yellow, green, and beige on a wooden frame.

    Mathematics

    - Connection Mathematical Ideas. Author: Jo Boaler

    - Rethinking Mathematics. Author: Eric (Rico) Gustein

    - Common Core Mathematics in a PLC at Work, Leaders Guide. Author: Timothy D. Kanold

    - Mathematics Curricilum Topic Study. Author: Page Keeley

    - Mathematics Formative Assessment. Author: Page Keeley

    - Great Ways to Differentiate Mathematics Instruction. Author: Marian Small

    - Mathematics for Human Flourishing. Author: Francis Su

    - Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood. Authored: National Research Council

  • Four different hands arranged side by side on a wooden surface, showing diversity in skin tones and hand sizes.

    Culturally Responsive

    - Opening Doors to Opportunities, Culturally Relevant Teachings Teachers Guide. Author: Patrick Briggs

    - Improvement in Action, Advancing Quality in Americas Schools. Author: Anthony S. Bryk

    - Culturally responsive Teaching & The Brain. Author: Zarette Hammond

    - Cultivating Genius. Author: Gholdy Muhammad

    - Unearthing Joy. Author: Gholdy Muhammad

    - Integrating Differentiated Instruction, Understand by Design. Author: Carol Ann Tomlinson

  • A field of wheat during sunset with wind turbines in the background under a vibrant orange and pink sky.

    Engineering, Nature, Out of School, and Other

    - Uncovering Student Ideas About Engineering and Technology. Author: Page Keeley

    - The Crafty Kids Guide to DIY Electronics. Author: Helen Leigh\

    - Family Engineering. Author: Mia Jackson

    - Last Child in the Woods. Author: Richard Louv

    - Braiding Sweetgrass. Author: Robin Kimmerer

    - Handbook of Yourth Mentoring. Author: David L. DuBois

    - Schools as Professional Learning Communities, 2nd Edition. Author: Sylvia M. Roberts

    - Identifying and Supporting Productive STEM Programs in Out-of-School Settings. Authored: National Research Council

    - STEMazing Stories. Author: Michael Jaeger

    - STEM Hubs of Oregon, Project Impact Reports 2019.

    - OR Environmental Literacy Plan: Toward a Sustainable Future, 2010

    - No Oregon Child Left Inside