Category: STEM

How to Make End of Year Reflection for Students Meaningful and Memorable

This image is titled, "Tips for End of Year Reflections." It shows handouts for a "What I Wish I Knew: Infographic Advice for Next Year's Students" assignment on cork board surrounded by crayons and colored pencils.

By Trilby That final stretch of the school year always hits different. The tests are winding down, the calendar’s packed with field trips and assemblies, and your classroom starts to feel like a scrapbook of memories. But in the middle of the chaos, there’s this really special window to pause, reflect, and help students take […]

How to Make a DIY Earthquake Shake Table for Classroom STEM Projects

This image shows an earthquake shake table created from a whiteboard suspended inside a larger box using rubber bands and binder clips. The text reads, "How to DIY Earthquake Shake Tables."

By Trilby Why Use an Earthquake Shake Table in the Classroom? Looking for an exciting way to teach students about earthquakes, engineering, and structural stability? A DIY earthquake shake table for classroom projects is a hands-on tool that helps students understand how buildings respond to seismic forces. These simple, budget-friendly shake tables simulate earthquake motion […]

How to 3D Print a Keychain: A Fun, Hands-On Project for Middle School Makers

This image is titled, "3D Printing Keychain Project." The image shows a blue 3D printed keychain tag that reads, "Go Bears" and features a paw print. The keychain tag is next to a laptop that shows a 3D sketch of the same keychain tag.

By Trilby Looking for a beginner-friendly way to bring 3D printing into your classroom? A custom keychain is the perfect place to start. It’s small, personal, and packed with opportunities to build creativity and design thinking. Whether you’re brand new to 3D printing or looking to expand your maker activities, learning how to 3D print […]

Recognize Student Achievement with STEM Awards for Students

This image shows 3 awards for STEM students, including "Makerspace Master," "Robotics Rockstar," and "Perseverance."

By Trilby The end of the school year is a whirlwind of activity, and finding meaningful ways to celebrate your students’ hard work can be a challenge. This set of 68 STEM awards for students will make recognizing your students’ achievements both easy and exciting. Celebrate Success in STEM and STEAM This award set includes […]

Gain Valuable Insights with a Teacher Survey for Students

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By Trilby Want to improve your teaching and create a better classroom experience? A teacher survey for students is the perfect way to gather meaningful feedback and understand what’s working and what could be even better. Why Use This Teacher Survey for Students? This survey helps teachers collect honest student perspectives on instruction, engagement, and […]

Newton’s Laws Project Ideas: Engaging STEM Activities for Middle School

This image is titled, "Ideas for Teaching Newton's Laws." The image shows a balloon rocket created with a string and straw. There is a worksheet with data recorded as someone changed the circumference of the balloon and measured how far the balloon traveled.

By Trilby Looking for Newton’s Laws project ideas to help your students apply physics in a fun and interactive way? These engaging activities allow students to explore Newton’s three laws of motion in an exciting and hands-on way. Two of the best STEM activities to demonstrate these concepts are the balloon rocket and the egg […]

Your Ultimate Guide to Science Fair Boards Layout

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By Trilby Well-organized science fair board layouts are key to making your projects stand out. Whether you’re a student putting the finishing touches on your fantastic science project, a teacher guiding students through the process, or a parent helping at home, a properly structured display board ensures that the hard work of a science fair […]

Chemistry for Middle Schoolers: DIY Cold Pack STEM Challenge

This image is titled, "Chemistry STEM Project." The image shows two worksheets titled "DIY Cold Pack: Engineering Design Challenge." The worksheets have been partially completed in blue ink. There are various science supplies in the background, including a graduated cylinder, a thermometer, and a measuring spoon.

By Trilby Are you looking for an engaging and hands-on chemistry for middle schoolers activity? The DIY Cold Pack STEM Challenge is the perfect way to introduce students to chemical reactions, endothermic processes, and real-world applications of science. In this middle school chemistry project, students will explore how chemical reactions can absorb heat and create […]

The Perfect St. Patrick’s Day STEM Activity

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By Trilby Are you looking for the perfect St. Patrick’s Day activity to celebrate the holiday in your classroom? A St. Patrick’s Day STEM Challenge is a great way to bring the legends of this holiday to life while engaging students in hands-on learning.  Teachers, Are you short on time? Grab the ready-to-go activity here. […]

Engage Your Students with a STEM Careers Word Search and More

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By Trilby Are you seeking engaging and low-prep resources to inspire your middle school students to explore STEM careers? Incorporating fun and educational activities like a STEM careers word search, a reading passage, and an interactive comprehension exercise can ignite curiosity and expand your students’ knowledge of science, technology, engineering, and math professions. Let’s explore […]

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