KCA STEM Lending Library
The KCA STEM Lending Library is a resource of up to 60 different types of STEM equipment available for use by all Kauai public school teachers (during the school year) to promote STEM and career-connected learning.
Borrowing Period
- Up to two weeks (14 calendar days).
- Two weeks if requiring equipment drop-off/pick-up.
- Extension available by request, provided another teacher has not requested the equipment.
- The calendar below will show if equipment is unavailable.
Professional development available
- Equipment Usage
- Lesson Planning
Borrowing Equipment
- Refer to Inventory Below
- Refer to Calendar Below
- Borrowing teachers are responsible for picking up and returning equipment--equipment drop off available by special request and on alternating weeks.
- Equipment is housed at Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School
- Must be logged into @k12.hi.us account to view equipment calendar.
- Borrowing teachers are responsible for picking up and returning equipment--equipment drop off available by special request and on alternating weeks.
- Refer to Lesson Ideas table to see how other teachers on island have used equipment from the Library.
- Complete the Borrower's Form below.
Schools are responsible for the cost of any missing parts or damage to the equipment (beyond normal wear and tear as defined by equipment warranty).
Other Requirements
- Teachers and students are required to complete pre- and post-use surveys, along with equipment use photos.
- Teachers are also required to submit a lesson idea indicating how the equipment will be used.
KCA STEM Lending Library Inventory
Use the filters or left/right arrow buttons to see up to 60+ pieces of equipment the library houses.
Please submit the following Google Form at least two weeks in advance. Include
- STEM Equipment Use Agreement and
- Lesson Idea.
All Student Pre-Borrower Surveys, Teacher and Student Post-Borrower Surveys, and Photos must be submitted within one day of equipment return (details sent after borrower confirmation). Failure to complete surveys and submit photos may result in a loss of KCA STEM Lending Library privileges.
Please allow up to 24 hours for a response from M. Tabuchi.
OTHER Available Lending Libraries for Kauai Teachers
- COGS Kauai -- Ozobots, SnapCircuits
- UH STEM Pre-Academy -- Middle School Teachers Only!
- MEDB Women in Tech Lending Library -- Must participate in at least one MEDB workshop
- Free Algae Kits--The Algae Foundation
- VeggieU Curriculum--Free for teachers in grades 3-5
The KCA STEM Lending Library was inspired by the work of the Windward, Oahu Academic Integration CTE Team and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Schools Tech Team.
The KCA STEM Lending Library was made possible by generous grants from the Hawaii Labor Department STEM Workforce Group, Donor's Choose, and 21st Century.