7 Reasons You Should Use STEM Research Projects in Your Middle School Classroom

This blog gives 7 reasons teachers should use STEM research projects as part of their curriculum.

Incorporating STEM research projects into the middle school classroom can open up a world of opportunities for students to explore their creative sides and learn practical skills. Learn more about how these projects can benefit your students and discover some ideas here. Short on time? Grab a ready-to-go STEM research project! 1. Explore student-generated questions […]

Pollinator Lesson Plans for Middle School – Why are bees important?

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Have you ever had a bee fly into your classroom during the middle of a lesson? I have… chaos ensued. Some kids were terrified and hiding, while others were chasing the bee trying to kill it with their notebooks. Bees often have a bad rap in middle school, but these pollinators play an important role […]

6 Middle School Coding Activities for Computer Science Education Week and Beyond

This image shows a middle school coding class. The text reads "Computer Science Education Week."

In recent years, the expansion of computer science programs and the importance of teaching middle school coding (and elementary school coding too!) have been all over the news. You may wonder why coding is so important for kids or what benefits are associated with learning to code. Short on time? Grab no-prep middle school coding […]

Engage Your Students with this Middle School Coding Unit

This image shows a computer with code written on the screen and the text reads "Coding for Middle School" by STEM in the Middle.

Teaching the basics of computer science can feel overwhelming, but this complete middle school coding unit provides everything you need for 3 weeks of rigorous, engaging instruction. With over 100 pages of print and digital resources, you’ll build a strong foundation your students can build on throughout their computer science journey. Introduction to Computers and […]