YES (Youth Engineering Solutions) | Museum of Science, Boston

If you’re looking for Youth Engineering Solutions (YES) or Engineering is Elementary (EiE), you’re in the right place. YES builds on EiE to support grade preK–8 engineering education. Developed by the Museum of Science, our goal is to reach millions of students beyond the museum by building foundational STEM skills that empower the next generation of thinkers, builders, and doers.    We see engineering as a verb, and we believe it is something everyone can do.

“My students kept referring back to this challenge weeks later.” Educators often see this pattern: the lessons students retain are the ones where they struggled productively, collaborated, and persisted. Open-ended STEM challenges don’t just teach content—they help students develop a durable identity as problem-solvers. #STEMEducation #K12Education #EngineeringEducation #DeeperLearning

We can’t predict the future — but we can help students build durable, transferable skills that matter across careers and academic paths. Engineering practices do exactly that. Here’s how professional engineering practices translate into everyday classroom behaviors that build flexible, resilient thinking. #DistrictLeadership #K12Education #EngineeringEducation #FutureReadySkills #InstructionalPractice

One of the clearest signs of meaningful learning is iteration—when participants return to test, modify, and improve their designs. Designed for community STEM events, our hands-on engineering challenges use open-ended problems to support persistence, collaboration, and real-world problem solving. Our first YES STEM Event kit, Engineering a Park Cleanup, is now available, with additional kits in development. Learn more or sign up for updates: https://hubs.ly/Q040btFg0 #Handsonlearning #stemeducation #YouthDevelopment #CommunitySTEM #STEMevents

How can a simple STEM activity help students persist through challenging problems? When students test ideas, observe outcomes, and revise their approach, they’re engaging in core Engineering Practices that invite collaboration and productive struggle. Our new blog series examines what these practices look like in real classrooms, and how educators can intentionally name and support them during instruction. The first post is live, with practical examples and free resources. https://hubs.ly/Q04001Q70 #DeeperLearning #stemeducation #K12STEM #EngineeringEd #STEMTeaching #K12Education

Educators, parents, and event facilitators all told us the same thing: “I want to run a STEM event that’s meaningful—but I don’t have time to design it from scratch.” That’s why we developed hands-on engineering activity kits that are highly engaging, yet simple to run. Join us for a free webinar to see how you can plan and run events of any size. We’ll share what students learn from these activities, how they’re used successfully in libraries and schools, and why their simple structure leads to deeper learning. Webinar details: January 15 (this Thursday) 7:00 - 8:00 PM Eastern Reserve your spot: https://hubs.ly/Q03-tsSn0 #Handsonlearning #stemeducation #stemleaders

Get your students coding in minutes, not weeks with Engineering Landing Pads: Delivery Notification Systems for middle school learners. In this three-lesson module, students program micro:bits to send and receive radio signals to design a delivery notification system that flags urgent vs non-urgent arrivals. Lessons run 45 min, student materials are available in Spanish. Low-cost, reusable micro:bits required. Download the free module here: https://lnkd.in/eRgXm9sY Major support for this project has been provided by MathWorks. #Teaching #EdTech #STEM #TeachingResources #LessonPlans

How can coding help students design a tool that supports healthier screen use? Arriving in 2026, our Electronic Timers module invites students to write a MakeCode program for a micro:bit to time how long someone stays in a slouched, screen-oriented posture and send reminders to adjust. It ties coding directly to real-life routines students recognize. Sign up to be notified when the module becomes available: https://lnkd.in/e-rmgeKG #STEMEducation #Coding #ComputerScience #MiddleSchool #Teachers #LessonPlans Major support for this project has been provided by MathWorks.

How do you turn computational thinking into real-world change? Launching in 2026, Timer Algorithms (Grades 6–8) invites students to design a digital timer that helps users avoid “text neck.” Part of our suite of Computer Science resources, this module shows how engineers use computational tools like MATLAB to create smarter, safer solutions. Sign up to be notified when the module becomes available: https://lnkd.in/dEHZQZca Major support for this project has been provided by MathWorks.

Congratulations to Bradley Elementary School for winning the 2025 School on the Move prize! We loved seeing Youth Engineering Solutions (YES) lessons mentioned as a part of the work happening in classrooms. Built for easy use, our engineering units are helping Bradley Elementary students learn resilience and perseverance through engaging, real-world challenges. Watch the full video here: https://hubs.ly/Q03Yq1Gt0 #youthengineeringsolutions #stemeducation #stemleaders