YES at the Museum of Science, Boston
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Youth Engineering Solutions (YES): PreK-8 education division at the Museum of Science, Boston. Educating the next generation of problem solvers & engineers via high-quality STEM resources, materials, and professional learning. STEM is for everyone.
Two 45-minute lessons, Spanish-language materials, and free digital resources make it easy to bring computing into your classroom.
Download the free resources here: yes.mos.org/curricula/co...
Major support for this project has been provided by @mathworks.bsky.social.
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Download the free resources here: yes.mos.org/curricula/co...
Major support for this project has been provided by @mathworks.bsky.social.
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Engineering Vision Extenders: Light Sensors
Students use micro:bits and MakeCode to design and build a simple light sensor.
yes.mos.org
December 22, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Two 45-minute lessons, Spanish-language materials, and free digital resources make it easy to bring computing into your classroom.
Download the free resources here: yes.mos.org/curricula/co...
Major support for this project has been provided by @mathworks.bsky.social.
#TeachingResources
Download the free resources here: yes.mos.org/curricula/co...
Major support for this project has been provided by @mathworks.bsky.social.
#TeachingResources
Download the free module here: yes.mos.org/unit/deliver...
Major support for this project has been provided by @mathworks.bsky.social.
#Teaching #EdTech #STEM #TeachingResources #LessonPlans
Major support for this project has been provided by @mathworks.bsky.social.
#Teaching #EdTech #STEM #TeachingResources #LessonPlans
Engineering Landing Pads: Delivery Notification Systems
Students design a delivery notification system to alert them when urgent items are delivered to a landing pad.
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December 22, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Download the free module here: yes.mos.org/unit/deliver...
Major support for this project has been provided by @mathworks.bsky.social.
#Teaching #EdTech #STEM #TeachingResources #LessonPlans
Major support for this project has been provided by @mathworks.bsky.social.
#Teaching #EdTech #STEM #TeachingResources #LessonPlans
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.
Lessons run 45 min, student materials are available in Spanish. Low-cost, reusable micro:bits required.
December 22, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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.
Lessons run 45 min, student materials are available in Spanish. Low-cost, reusable micro:bits required.
It ties coding directly to real-life routines students recognize.
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#STEMEducation #MiddleSchool #Teachers #LessonPlans
Major support for this project has been provided by @mathworks.bsky.social.
Sign up to be notified when the module becomes available: yes.mos.org/curricula/co...
#STEMEducation #MiddleSchool #Teachers #LessonPlans
Major support for this project has been provided by @mathworks.bsky.social.
Computer Science Modules
YES Computer Science modules engage K-8 students in computational thinking by framing computer science through the authentic context of engineering design. Students experience how engineers use comput...
yes.mos.org
December 21, 2025 at 6:07 PM
It ties coding directly to real-life routines students recognize.
Sign up to be notified when the module becomes available: yes.mos.org/curricula/co...
#STEMEducation #MiddleSchool #Teachers #LessonPlans
Major support for this project has been provided by @mathworks.bsky.social.
Sign up to be notified when the module becomes available: yes.mos.org/curricula/co...
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Major support for this project has been provided by @mathworks.bsky.social.
The module includes nine 25–45-minute lessons, offers plugged and unplugged options, includes math and ELA connections, and aligns seamlessly with YES Engineering Trash Collectors
Download the free module here: yes.mos.org/curricula/co...
Download the free module here: yes.mos.org/curricula/co...
Programming Robots to Recycle
Students use programming skills to clean up a park and keep trash out of the landfill.
yes.mos.org
December 19, 2025 at 4:16 PM
The module includes nine 25–45-minute lessons, offers plugged and unplugged options, includes math and ELA connections, and aligns seamlessly with YES Engineering Trash Collectors
Download the free module here: yes.mos.org/curricula/co...
Download the free module here: yes.mos.org/curricula/co...
Part of our suite of Computer Science resources, this module shows how engineers use computational tools like MATLAB to create smarter, safer solutions.
Major support for this project has been provided by @mathworks.bsky.social.
Major support for this project has been provided by @mathworks.bsky.social.
December 18, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Part of our suite of Computer Science resources, this module shows how engineers use computational tools like MATLAB to create smarter, safer solutions.
Major support for this project has been provided by @mathworks.bsky.social.
Major support for this project has been provided by @mathworks.bsky.social.
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: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaIJ...
Watch the full video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaIJ...
Bradley Elementary School - 2025 School on the Move Prize Winner
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December 16, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaIJ...
Watch the full video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaIJ...
Download the free module here: yes.mos.org/unit/exoplan...
Major support for this project has been provided by @mathworks.bsky.social/
#Space #Data #MiddleSchool #LessonPlans #Teachers #MATLAB
Major support for this project has been provided by @mathworks.bsky.social/
#Space #Data #MiddleSchool #LessonPlans #Teachers #MATLAB
Engineering Vision Extenders: Exoplanet Discoveries
Students explore how computer algorithms can be written to search Kepler Space Telescope data for evidence of exoplanets.
yes.mos.org
December 15, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Download the free module here: yes.mos.org/unit/exoplan...
Major support for this project has been provided by @mathworks.bsky.social/
#Space #Data #MiddleSchool #LessonPlans #Teachers #MATLAB
Major support for this project has been provided by @mathworks.bsky.social/
#Space #Data #MiddleSchool #LessonPlans #Teachers #MATLAB
With our Exoplanet Discoveries module, students explore real light-curve data, identify patterns that signal an orbiting planet, and then design an algorithm that tells a computer how to find those same patterns. A ready-to-use lesson that blends astronomy and computer science.
December 15, 2025 at 7:48 PM
With our Exoplanet Discoveries module, students explore real light-curve data, identify patterns that signal an orbiting planet, and then design an algorithm that tells a computer how to find those same patterns. A ready-to-use lesson that blends astronomy and computer science.
It’s a clear, accessible way to connect computational thinking with real-world events.
Sign up to be notified when the module becomes available: yes.mos.org/curricula/co...
#LessonPlans #Teachers #Educators #Students
Major support for this project has been provided by @mathworks.bsky.social.
Sign up to be notified when the module becomes available: yes.mos.org/curricula/co...
#LessonPlans #Teachers #Educators #Students
Major support for this project has been provided by @mathworks.bsky.social.
Computer Science Modules
YES Computer Science modules engage K-8 students in computational thinking by framing computer science through the authentic context of engineering design. Students experience how engineers use comput...
yes.mos.org
December 15, 2025 at 3:10 PM
It’s a clear, accessible way to connect computational thinking with real-world events.
Sign up to be notified when the module becomes available: yes.mos.org/curricula/co...
#LessonPlans #Teachers #Educators #Students
Major support for this project has been provided by @mathworks.bsky.social.
Sign up to be notified when the module becomes available: yes.mos.org/curricula/co...
#LessonPlans #Teachers #Educators #Students
Major support for this project has been provided by @mathworks.bsky.social.
As they design their algorithm, they explore how movement becomes Input and how an LED flash becomes Output, a clear, accessible way to make these concepts stick.
No experience necessary. Just curiosity and critical thinking.
Learn more & download the free guide: yes.mos.org/unit/signal-...
No experience necessary. Just curiosity and critical thinking.
Learn more & download the free guide: yes.mos.org/unit/signal-...
Engineering Safety Vests: Signal Bracelets
Students use MakeCode and micro:bits to design a signal bracelet that displays signals when activated by kinesthetic inputs.
yes.mos.org
December 12, 2025 at 7:56 PM
As they design their algorithm, they explore how movement becomes Input and how an LED flash becomes Output, a clear, accessible way to make these concepts stick.
No experience necessary. Just curiosity and critical thinking.
Learn more & download the free guide: yes.mos.org/unit/signal-...
No experience necessary. Just curiosity and critical thinking.
Learn more & download the free guide: yes.mos.org/unit/signal-...
You can teach it on its own or use it as an extension after the Engineering Eco-friendly Slippers unit.
Download the free module here: yes.mos.org/unit/user-re...
Major support for this project has been provided by @mathworks.bsky.social.
#Teachers #LessonPlan #TeachingResource #MATLAB
Download the free module here: yes.mos.org/unit/user-re...
Major support for this project has been provided by @mathworks.bsky.social.
#Teachers #LessonPlan #TeachingResource #MATLAB
Engineering Eco-friendly Slippers: User Reviews Analysis
Students train a computer to analyze slipper user reviews and investigate how adjusting the training data impacts the machine learning model's accuracy.
yes.mos.org
December 11, 2025 at 7:49 PM
You can teach it on its own or use it as an extension after the Engineering Eco-friendly Slippers unit.
Download the free module here: yes.mos.org/unit/user-re...
Major support for this project has been provided by @mathworks.bsky.social.
#Teachers #LessonPlan #TeachingResource #MATLAB
Download the free module here: yes.mos.org/unit/user-re...
Major support for this project has been provided by @mathworks.bsky.social.
#Teachers #LessonPlan #TeachingResource #MATLAB