5 Fun End-of-the-Year STEM Activities for Middle School
You made it! Summer is around the corner. This time of year is always exciting but also challenging… Antsy kids, nice weather, lack of motivation (for students and teachers too!), wonky schedules, grading, cleaning, etc. These fun end-of-the-year STEM activities will keep your engagement high and stress low for smooth sailing into summertime! Short on time? […]
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 […]
Great movies for middle school Science class
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 6 movies that make an awesome addition to any middle school science or STEM class. Read on for a list of science movies your students will […]
Earth Day STEM Activities for Middle School
Earth Day is one of my favorite days to celebrate with middle school students. It’s an opportunity to reflect on the importance of STEM and how it applies to real-world problems. Check out these Earth Day STEM activities and make an awesome plan for Earth Day! Short on time? Grab ready-to-go Earth Day activities here! […]
5 Ways to Celebrate National Robotics Week 2026
National Robotics Week 2026 (AKA RoboWeek) is happening April 4th-12th. This is the perfect time to introduce your students to the wonderful world of robotics! Robots are here. We interact with them daily. But do your students understand what a robot is? How are they created? Why do we use them? How a basic understanding […]
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 […]