Paper Chromatography Experiment: Middle School Science Lesson
This chromatography lab experiment can be done as a hands-on middle school science lesson about mixtures and solutions. Students will separate the …
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Good Book Series for Middle School Boys that are Reluctant Readers
Oftentimes teachers, librarians and parents are frustrated by the fact that so many boys seem reluctant to read. Part of this may be the fact that so …
Continue ReadingCommon Themes in Literature; Teaching Writing Paragraphs
For middle school students, writing an essay on the theme in a novel is sometimes too much. Begin with this lesson that teaches students to write a …
Continue ReadingDescriptive Paragraph of Self Lesson
Teach middle school students how to write a proper paragraph by describing themselves. They know the topic well, and they can learn the parts of a …
Continue ReadingHow to Extract DNA from Strawberries: Middle School Life Science Experiment
In this easy and fun life science lab activity, students will extract DNA from strawberries, but bananas, kiwis or onions will also work. Since DNA …
Continue ReadingLesson Plan Ideas: Astronomy Projects with Constellations
Use these astronomy projects to help your students to enjoy astronomy as they learn. Add these projects to your astronomy lessons today!
Continue ReadingMath and Science Teaching Methods: Strategies Using Choreography and Human Movements
The article describes science and math teaching strategies which make use of classical dance forms from different cultures. In using math and science …
Continue ReadingTeaching Punctuation Rules: Comma, Semicolon, & Quotation Rules
If your students need constant review with punctuation rules, you’re not alone! Read on for rules and examples of punctuation rules kids …
Continue ReadingEarth Science Activity for Grades 5-8: Weather Prediction Journals Using Cloud Formations
This is an interesting activity all your students are sure to enjoy. Teach your students how to predict the weather by the cloud formations in the …
Continue ReadingLife Science Project: Model of a Cell
In this creative and fun life science project, students will make a 3-dimensional model of a plant or animal cell using everyday household materials.
Continue ReadingNovel Board Games
Instead of assigning a book report when students finish a novel, have them work in small groups and create a board game. Each member will have a …
Continue ReadingCapitalization Rules Your Students Should Know
It’s easy to blaze through your capitalization unit. After all, your students have been studying capitalization rules for years, right? This …
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