Meet Tennessee Learning Loss Remediation and Student Acceleration Act goals this summer with hands-on, standards-connected STEM learning from Youth Engineering Solutions.
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Why Tennessee Educators Use YES Units
Summer schedules are packed with ELA and math. Students still need time to move, build, test, talk, and get excited about learning. YES units bring hands-on STEM into the day while supporting remediation, acceleration, and cross-curricular learning.
Why Tennessee Educators Use YES Units
Easy to implement
Step-by-step educator guides make lessons approachable, even for staff with no prior engineering teaching experience.
Small-group friendly
Activities are designed for active learning, collaboration, and student discussion.
Standards-connected
Units align with Tennessee Academic Standards for Science and support meaningful cross-curricular connections.
Materials included
Class materials kits make it easier to deliver hands-on learning without sourcing supplies separately.
Digital access included
Educators have free, unlimited digital access to lesson materials.
Built for Tennessee Summer Programs
Perfect fit for:
- STREAM Mini Camps
- Learning Loss Bridge Camps
- Summer Learning Camps
- Small-group work
- Extended learning programs
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How It Works
1 kit supports up to 24 students. Use one kit per class.
9 lessons per unit. Each unit includes 9 sequential lessons, 45 minutes each.
Flexible scheduling. Teach one lesson per day, or spread lessons across a multi-week summer program.
Recommended Units
Grade | Unit | Student Experience | Kit* Price |
|---|---|---|---|
K | Engineering Sun Hats | Explore shade and the properties of materials. | $229 |
G1 | Engineering Pumpkin Pollinators | Explore pollen transfer and plant structure. | $149 |
G2 | Engineering Nightlights | Experiment with light transmission. | $209 |
G3 | Engineering Magnetic Dog Doors | Engineer designs that incorporate magnets. | $239 |
G4 | Engineering Plastic Filters | Explore environmental science and human impact. | $279 |
G5 | Engineering Safety Vests | Research, test, and communicate a safety design. | $449 |
*Each kit serves one class of up to 24 students.
Looking for units for grades 6-8? Visit YES Middle School.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
YES units align with common allowable uses tied to the Act, including summer learning, intervention, extended learning time, and student acceleration. Districts typically use a mix of state and federal funds to support these programs.
Each unit includes 9 step-by-step lessons. Each lesson is approximately 45-minutes long.
No prior engineering teaching experience is required. Lessons include educator support and structured guidance.
Yes. Each class kit includes materials for hands-on learning and free digital access for educators to lesson resources.
YES units reinforce core skills through reading, writing, discussion, and problem-solving embedded in STEM activities—supporting cross-curricular learning alongside ELA and math.
Learn More About YES
Youth Engineering Solutions (YES) from the Museum of Science develops hands-on STEM curriculum and materials designed for real classrooms and out-of-school programs.
- Standards-aligned, classroom-tested units
- Built for diverse learners and settings
- Designed to support engagement and real-world problem solving