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4 Spring STEM Activities for Middle School
As the days get warmer, there are plenty of fun and exciting ways to make learning more engaging for middle schoolers. Our guide offers spring STEM activities that promote creative problem-solving and collaboration while helping bridge the gap between science, technology, engineering, and math. Get ready to enjoy this springtime
Easter Egg STEM Activities for Middle School
Keeping students engaged is challenging when the weather changes and spring holidays are around the corner. If you are struggling to keep your students’ attention and get to the end of the period, you are not alone! Now imagine having exciting, middle school Easter egg STEM activities on hand to
Pollinator Lesson Plans for Middle School – Why are bees important?
Have you ever had a bee fly into your classroom during the middle of a lesson? I have… chaos ensued. Some kids were terrified and hiding, while others were chasing the bee trying to kill it with their notebooks. Bees often have a bad rap in middle school, but these
How does a bottle rocket science project work?
Bottle rockets are a popular STEM project. But you might be wondering “How does a bottle rocket science project work?”, “How do you make a bottle rocket?”, or “What materials are used in a bottle rocket?” Read on to learn all the basics of bottle rocket science. Rockets are devices
How to start a STEM program: 5 tips for your first weeks of school
The first few days of a new semester are always exciting, but they are also so important for creating the classroom culture and routines that will guide the rest of the school year. While some classroom procedures and routines can be used in any classroom, there are specific considerations for
National Engineers Week 2025: 4 Activities for Middle School
Engineering is an excellent profession for today’s youth to consider. The demand for STEM professionals is expected to grow twice as fast as other careers. Recent research also shows that people in STEM professions have higher salaries and experience less unemployment than people in other fields (Okrent and Burke, 2021).
STEM Career Research Project for Middle School
How do you inspire future scientists and engineers? Do your students know what careers are STEM careers and what it means to have a career in STEM? You can answer these questions and more with this multi-day STEM career project! STEM Career Research Project In this project, students will choose
4 Ideas for Exploring STEM Careers in Middle School
As Marian Wright Edelman states in Miss Representation, “You can’t be what you can’t see.” Introducing students to new career paths and professions is arguably one of the most important parts of STEM class. When you dedicate time to exploring STEM careers and showing students how STEM connects to their
What makes a good STEM project in middle school?
STEM is a hot topic in education and beyond. We hear all the time about the importance of strong STEM skills and why we should expose our students to STEM early and often. But what exactly makes a good STEM project, and how do we develop our students’ STEM skills
