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Kickstart Your STEM Classroom: Engaging First-Day Activities

Starting a new school year is the perfect opportunity to set the tone for an exciting and successful STEM classroom experience. Picture a classroom where

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Explain the Engineering Design Process: A Guide for Teachers

Imagine your classroom buzzing with the excitement of students tackling real-world problems, collaborating to brainstorm innovative solutions, and eagerly building prototypes to test their ideas.

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The Role of Criteria and Constraints in the Engineering Design Process

By Trilby Hillenbrand When students, engineers, or inventors start a new project, they are often excited to brainstorm ideas and create prototypes. However, one of

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Quick STEM Challenge Idea for Middle School

By Trilby Hillenbrand Looking for a quick STEM challenge that you can throw together with minimal prep while still getting the fun and meaningful learning

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Harnessing the Breeze: A Guide to Wind-Powered Cars STEM Project

By Trilby Hillenbrand Let’s create cars that run on wind power! It’s not just a cool idea from the future; it’s a fun project your

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How to Create a Water Filter STEM Project

By Trilby Hillenbrand DIY water filters are an impactful STEM project. The learning experience can inspire and empower students to become environmentally conscious problem-solvers and

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Creative and Unique End-of-Year Student Awards for Middle School

By Trilby Hillenbrand The weather’s getting warmer, and everyone’s counting down the days until summer! End-of-year awards are a great way to close out the

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Create Coding Wizards with Our Middle School Computer Science Worksheets

By Trilby Hillenbrand Hello, Middle School STEM Teachers! Unlock the world of computer programming for your students with our computer science worksheets, specially designed to

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Robotics Worksheets for Middle School Students

By Trilby Hillenbrand Hey, STEM Teachers! Ready to elevate your middle school STEM class with robotics but could use some support to kick things off?

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Middle School STEM Projects that Engage and Inspire

Are you facing the challenge of maintaining full engagement in your middle school STEM classroom? As educators, striking the right balance between rigor and excitement is an ongoing struggle. Luckily, we have the perfect solution to transform your STEM lessons into captivating experiences.