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 do in the future! What’s […]
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 guide will show you how […]
Choosing a middle school STEM curriculum
In today’s rapidly evolving world, selecting the right middle school STEM curriculum is more crucial than ever. Our students need to be prepared for technology and engineering jobs that don’t exist yet – and that’s what makes STEM education so awesome! It builds students’ problem-solving skills that will benefit them in any future STEM career. […]
Engineering Design Process for Middle School (with Lesson Plans!)
Introducing the engineering design process to new STEM students is tricky. These engineering design process lesson plans will help your students become expert problem solvers and meet middle school engineering standards, while having a lot of fun! Short on time? Grab these ready-to-go engineering design process lesson plans! How It Works: A 5-Week Journey Through […]
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 them? How a basic understanding […]
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 […]