When middle school students think about a book they like, they zone in on exciting or interesting scenes or episodes. This engaging activity allows …
Continue ReadingPoetry is difficult for some students to write. One fun poetry technique to discuss and to write is alliteration. It adds pizazz to any poem or …
Continue ReadingHelp students understand decimal numbers and fractions by drawing and coloring in a grid. This is a great math activity for middle school.
Continue ReadingAssign three students to read the same novel. For three weeks, students should read and discuss the novel. During the fourth week, students should …
Continue ReadingTeach your students about nature and environmental conservationism. This lesson plan involves taking the class outdoors to discover more about their …
Continue ReadingThe trick to motivating middle school students to write poetry is to focus on their interests, hobbies, and passions. Making a shape or concrete poem …
Continue ReadingScientists use wind tunnels to determine how airplanes respond to wind currents. Here, we will look at showing eighth grade students how to make their …
Continue ReadingHow can we be sure that students are really learning and having a good experience in our classrooms? Read more for some tips on ways to improve …
Continue ReadingEducating middle school students about the positive aspects of different cultures is a great way to break down the barriers of prejudice. The …
Continue ReadingCultural stereotypes may seem humorous but they can harm people. While many people understand and accept this as true, a “case study” …
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