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? Explore this bundle of robotics worksheets—your go-to resources to ease the challenge of teaching something new while captivating your students as they delve into the fundamentals of robotics. Dive into […]
The Power of Teaching Flowcharts for Programming
Are your computer science students so excited about coding that they are skipping the important planning stages? Or do they find coding linear algorithms easy, but get frustrated when you’ve introduced conditionals? You can solve these common problems by introducing your students to flowcharts for programming.
A STEM Curriculum to Inspire Middle School Scientists and Engineers
Are you seeking a comprehensive middle school STEM curriculum to captivate and motivate your students? Dive into our incredible bundle offering 30+ weeks of STEM lessons, activities, and projects designed to streamline your planning and inspire your future scientists and engineers.
Boosting Engagement and Learning: The Magic of Stem Choice Boards
Are you looking for innovative ways to boost engagement and promote active learning in your STEM classroom? Look further than STEM choice boards to encourage autonomy, spark curiosity, and motivate learning!
What Your Students Need to Learn About Robots
Robots are no longer confined to the realm of science fiction. In today’s world, they are revolutionizing industries and transforming our daily lives. As an STEM educator, you can help your students learn about robots and cultivate a passion for robotics. Start teaching your middle school students the basics of robotics with this no-prep lesson […]
Your Guide to STEM Professional Development for Teachers
As STEM education becomes increasingly important in today’s job market, it’s crucial for teachers to stay up-to-date with the latest teaching methods and technologies. However, it can be difficult to find professional development designed for STEM teachers… STEM is NOT an “I do, we do, you do,” type of class. The PD we need is […]
5 Tips for a Fantastic First Day of STEM Class
It’s that time… Summer is ending, and our brains are switching back to school mode. You may be wondering “What should I do on the first day of STEM?” Don’t worry, I’ve got your back. Here are five things to do on your first day of school (and beyond) that will help you get started […]
The Importance of STEM Education for Middle Schoolers
STEM is a field that’s rapidly growing in importance in today’s job market. In fact, STEM careers are projected to grow 10.8% between 2021 and 2031, compared to just 4.9% growth for all other occupations (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2022). But here’s the catch: only 20% of US high school graduates are actually prepared […]
Creating Effective STEM Lesson Plans: Tips and Tricks
STEM education at its core is about applying science, technology, engineering and math skills and knowledge to solve problems. Therefore, the focus of STEM lesson plans should be on developing students’ problem-solving abilities. Therefore, STEM lesson plans usually consist of longer term projects where students are doing the majority of the work and teachers are […]
5 Reasons Why You Should Teach Robotics To Your Students
Did you know “the US is home to 310,700 industrial robots, and that number increases by at least 40,000 each year?” (Flynn 2023). So why teach robotics in middle school? Teaching robotics is a great way to prepare students for the modern day workforce. There is a great chance today’s students will be working alongside robots in their […]