Robotics Posts
Understanding Fear of Failure in STEM Education
Fear of failure and not having the “right” answer is one of the most common challenges STEM students face. This anxiety is especially prevalent when your class gives them their first real STEM experience. While most traditional courses condition students to expect clear “right” answers – where consistent effort typically
The Absolute Best Robot Movies for Kids
Here is a carefully curated list of middle school robot movies for kids that your students will love… and you will, too! As educators, we know the challenge of finding engaging content that truly supports our curriculum. These robotics movie selections do exactly that. Everyone looks forward to a good
Real World Robots: A Middle School Robotics Project
Robots are the future! In this engaging middle school robotics project, students will have the opportunity to explore their own interests and learn a lot as they conduct research about real-world robots of their choice. Your students will love discovering how robots are changing our world and what robots might
Starting robotics in middle school
This resource will help you with starting a robotics course in middle school by teaching students the basics. In this printable and digital lesson, students will explore their background knowledge about robots and learn the basic components and characteristics of robots through class discussion and a webquest activity. What will
How to Get Started with Robotics in Middle School
I love teaching robotics to middle schoolers! Combining engineering and computer science to make something awesome is what middle school dreams are made of! Not to mention the built it opportunities for collaboration and design thinking… But introducing middle school students to brand new technology can be tricky. This complete
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
5 Ways to Celebrate National Robotics Week 2025
National Robotics Week 2025 (AKA RoboWeek) is happening April 5th-13th. 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
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
