Create Coding Wizards with Our Middle School Computer Science Worksheets

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By Trilby Hillenbrand Hello, Middle School STEM Teachers! Unlock the world of computer programming for your students with our computer science worksheets, specially designed to make teaching the basics of computer science and coding a breeze. Whether you’re integrating individual lessons into your existing STEM curriculum or planning a new computer science unit, our bundle […]

Robotics Worksheets for Middle School Students

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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 […]

10 Good Earth Day Movies To Inspire Your Students

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Earth Day, April 22nd, is just around the corner! It’s the perfect time to show your students some films about the environment and why we need to take care of our planet. There are a plethora of good Earth Day movies out there that can teach your students about environmental stewardship. Let’s take a look […]

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

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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 be wondering why coding is so important for kids or what benefits are associated with learning to code. The importance of middle school coding According […]

How to use STEM movies in your classroom

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Let’s face it – everyone loves a great movie day! But we’ve all been there: without proper planning, students can disengage and treat it like free time. Then, you’re stuck managing behavior instead of making the most of your instructional time. Don’t worry! You can transform STEM movies into powerful learning experiences by following these […]

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 movie day, but they are […]

Great movies for middle school Science class

Middle School Science Movie Ideas

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

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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 2025

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National Robotics Week 2025 (AKA RoboWeek) is happening April 5th-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 […]

5 engineering movies your students will love

5 movies and guides for middle school STEM engineering class

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 […]