Middle School Education

Here is a list of the best books which feature Chinese and Chinese-American characters for children ages 8-12. There is a little something for everyone: mystery, fantasy, kung fu, and funny stories.

Easy 7th or 8th Grade girls flexibility Science Fair Experiment with full instructions and research links.

A new series of fantasy will be welcomed by fans of the mystical worlds of Potter and the popular "Game of Thrones". "Impyrium" by Henry Neff will have readers eager to dive in to new magic.

Okay, you're not quite a teenager yet, you're in middle school! You want to learn to be mature. You have a mind you want to express! Look, no further, a great way is listed here!

You always go into a classroom thinking that you are the one giving the lessons, but sometimes your students manage teach you a little something.

Helpful book recommendations can make great gifts for teenage boys. Action books and suspenseful reading keep middle school boys engaged.

As I enter my 7th year as a teacher, I share with you some of my favorite websites.

Need to make a visual aid for a research project or a speech? Learn about some different types of visual aids and what you can use to make them.

Popular short stories for students and teenagers. Great choices for those new to the short story and experienced readers.

Full instructions for winning middle school science fair project using robot made from NXT Lego Mindstorms.

Junior High students can come up with some pretty funny answers to test questions. Although hilarious, teachers look for ways to help students relearn concepts missed.

When the author (a teacher) began volunteering at her son's middle school, she was shocked by the lack of academic rigor. There were few classes offered for students who needed to be challenged. Technology and engineering were not taught, and kids spend large chunks of time on their cell phones.

Introverts such as myself may recall middle school as the worst time in their lives. Volunteering at my son's school, I see little has changed. If teachers and administrators, though, would consider introverts when planning lessons and extracurricular activities, they could make a huge difference.

Is your child having problems in middle school? If you feel like you are going through those awful years all over again, learn how to survive middle school from a parent's (and MSW's) perspective. You are not alone!

The transition from elementary school to middle school can be overwhelming for many students. Here are specific organization strategies to help middle school students be successful.