Tom Jenkins Greenon Junior/Senior High School, Enon, Ohio

Tch DIY: Build & Tch with Tom Jenkins
Tom’s new video series provides step-by-step instructions on how to construct wind turbine stands, shake tables, an electromagnetic dropping mechanism, and an air compressed rocket launcher.

Seven Reasons I March for Science
Tom shares how he communicates the importance of science to his students.

Growth Mindset in STEM: EDP and the Writing Process
Tom shares the connections between the engineering design process and growth mindset.

Video Self-Reflection: Indoor Rockets
Tom shares a clip from his teaching practice and asks readers to share their thoughts.

Five Tools & Processes for Translating the NGSS
Dora Kasten and Tom Jenkins write about a set of NGSS resources for educators.

The Struggles of Being a Teacher Leader
Tom shares his ideas on how to find balance as a teacher leader.

#TeacherLove: The Person Who Changed My Life
Tom writes about the importance of having a mentor.

Bringing Engineering Design Into the Classroom
Introducing the engineering design process into his teaching was a watershed moment for Tom.

#TchFutureEngineers
Tom encourages us to post pics of our students engineering builds to Instagram with the hashtag #TchFutureEngineers.

A Roundup of Tch Science Resources
A great roundup of Tch science resources, including several newly published videos.

One Giant Leap Into 21st Century Science Standards
Tom explores science, math, and engineering concepts while updating and improving a student-favorite unit.

Rube Goldberg Machines and the Engineering Design Process
Rube Goldberg machines provide a low-stake entry point for kids into the engineering design process.

Kindergarteners Are Born Engineers
Tom discovers that kindergarteners are innately attuned to the engineering process.

Prepare for NGSS: Immerse Yourself in Authentic Science Research
Learn science from scientists and researchers, Tom advises.

Shifting Your Professional Network Into the 21st Century
Our learning networks can - and should - extend far beyond the walls of our school.

New Science Laureate: How I Found My Passion For Science Education
Tom shares his story - which may surprise you!

Build an Electromagnetic Dropper
Learn how to engage students in building an electromagnet dropper.

Build a Wind Turbine
Learn how to engage students in building a wind turbine.

Build a Shake Table
Learn how to engage students in building a shake table.

Build a Rocket Launcher
Learn how to engage students in building a rocket launcher.

Using Engineering Design in the Classroom
Engage students in an engineering design process.

To the Moon!
Engage in an engineering design challenge of hitting a target with a paper rocket.

Meet the Tch Laureate Bunch
Teaching Channel Laureates define what getting better together means to them.