Beginning of Year STEM Activities for Middle School
Are you looking for beginning of the year STEM activities? I’ve got you covered! With this free lesson and some random materials from your cupboard, your middle school students will learn the basics of engineering. Then you can sit back and enjoy your last few days of summer knowing your first days of school are […]
Thanksgiving Engineering Activities for Middle School
Are you looking for the perfect Thanksgiving engineering activities to bring some seasonal fun into your classroom? Or maybe you need to keep your students engaged during the excitement and chaos before the holiday break… Either way, check out these exciting engineering design challenges that are sure to keep your students’ interest. Thanksgiving Table STEM […]
Fall STEM Activities for Middle School
Are you looking for the perfect fall STEM activities to bring some seasonal fun into your classroom? As the leaves change and temperatures drop, it’s the perfect time to engage your middle school students with some exciting fall STEM activities! Whether you’re navigating the pre-Halloween excitement or looking for engaging projects leading up to Thanksgiving, […]
What are the steps of the engineering design process?
If you’re teaching a STEM class, the engineering design process will be one of the most important parts of your curriculum. But what exactly is it? And what are the steps of the engineering design process? Let’s dive into what it is and how you can effectively teach it to your students! What is the […]
What is STEM and How Do I Teach It?
If you’re wondering “What is STEM?” you’re in the right place! As a new STEM teacher, you’re about to start an awesome, exciting, and super fun journey! But let’s be real – starting a STEM class can feel overwhelming. What should you teach? How do you get started? Don’t worry – keep reading to feel […]
Engineering Design Process for Middle School (with Lesson Plans!)
Introducing the engineering design process to new STEM students is tricky. These engineering design process lesson plans will help your students become expert problem solvers and meet middle school engineering standards, while having a lot of fun! Short on time? Grab these ready-to-go engineering design process lesson plans! How It Works: A 5-Week Journey Through […]
5 Tips for Effective Group Work in Middle School STEM
Let’s be honest – getting middle school students to work together effectively can feel impossible. As a new STEM teacher, I learned this the hard way. You’d think it would be simple, right? Put kids in a group, give them an exciting task, and be nearby to answer questions and help troubleshoot. But we all […]
How to Make Middle School Science Sub Plans in STEM
Creating effective middle school science sub plans can feel overwhelming, especially since taking a day off often requires more work than teaching the class yourself. For STEM teachers, finding or creating great sub plans presents unique challenges because many substitute teachers don’t have experience in our content area. Our courses are usually hands-on and require […]
5 engineering movies your students will love
Read on for a list of middle school engineering movies your students will love… and you will too! Everyone looks forward to a good movie day, but they are even better when the film captivates your students and ties into course content! Read on to learn about 5 movies that make an awesome addition to […]
Engineering for Middle School – Free Lesson and Activities
Looking for engaging engineering for middle school activities? This free lesson helps students discover the exciting world of engineering while battling common misconceptions! Why I Love This “What is Engineering” Lesson for Middle School Teaching engineering for middle school students presents unique challenges, but it also offers incredible opportunities for discovery. Every year, on Day […]