TI STEM resources
Explore STEM projects on designing, building and coding smart systems. Made for use with the TI-Nspire™ CX or TI-84 Plus CE families of graphing calculators.
Ready to start a STEM project? Before purchasing TI technology or materials, request to participate in the pilot program and borrow everything you need for up to two weeks for your first project at no cost.*
Get startedHighly recommended for beginners. Design a working digital mood ring using temperature sensors, wires and lights. Duration options: 1, 4 or 6 hours.
Eligible for STEM Projects Pilot Program.
Create music through code and engage students in math, science and design at the same time by programming the
Eligible for STEM Projects Pilot Program.
Make a working digital slide whistle using a distance sensor, paper products and a linear equation. This fun STEM activity is perfect for algebra I classrooms. Average duration: 1 to 2 class periods.
Build a system that monitors soil and weather conditions to determine whether or not a pump should be turned on. Average duration: 6 hours.
Create an alarm system that sets off warnings and signals for help if it senses the presence of an animal inside a car with unsafe heat conditions. Average duration: 6 hours.
This two-part project starts with students designing a system that models the flow of blood through the heart (the Plumber). Part 2 extends the learning with students exploring how the model heart operates electrically and mechanically (the Electrician). Average duration: 2 to 3 hours.
Feel the heat as students collect temperature data of their favorite beverage, define thresholds and program LEDs to indicate the temperature. Average duration: 2 to 3 hours.
The TI-RGB Array provides another level of engagement as students experiment with controlling each of the 16 individual RGB LEDs. Math, science and design all come together when using the TI-RGB Array. Average duration: 1 to 2 hours.
Get the complete list of the TI technology and equipment needed for each STEM project with quantity and setup recommendations for your classroom.
The BBC micro:bit V2 board is a great way to introduce input/output control with a TI Python-capable graphing calculator.
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Empower students to code their own data collection programs. The TI Python module for Vernier Go Direct® sensors adds a new dynamic to learning the basics of both.
TI’s Path to STEM covers six units on input, output, analog, digital, calibration and feedback and control — ideal for high school students.
Requires the TI-Innovator™ Breadboard Pack, TI-Innovator™ Hub and compatible
TI graphing calculator.
Go Direct is a registered trademark of Vernier Science Education™.
*While supplies are available; some exceptions may apply. Refer to the STEM Projects Pilot Program request form for terms of the equipment loan.
