Middle School
Why and How to Teach Organization Skills to Middle School Students
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.
I Went Undercover at My Son’s Middle School and This Is What I Want Parents to Know
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.
10 Websites to Use This School Year
As a teacher with more than 10 years of experience, I'm here to share with you some of my favorite websites.
How Parents Can Improve Middle School for Their Introverted Kids
Many introverted adults recall hating middle school. As parents, though, they have the power to improve it for their own kids. By pushing teachers and administrators to include lesson plans and extracurricular activities that address the needs of introspective students, they can have a huge impact.
Easy Girls Junior High Science Fair Project
Easy 7th or 8th Grade girls flexibility Science Fair Experiment with full instructions and research links.
Funny Test Answers Given by Junior High Students
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.
Science Fair Projects Using Lego Mindstorms: Bomb Detecting Robot
Looking for a winning middle school science fair project? Here are the full instructions to assemble and use a robot made from NXT Lego Mindstorms.
10 Things My Students Have Taught Me
Have you ever learned from your students? You always go into a classroom thinking that you are the one giving the lessons, but sometimes your students manage to teach you a little something.
Seeing Asian-Americans: Great Chapter Books for Tweens
Here is a list of the best books for children ages 8-12 which feature Asians and Asian-American characters. There is a little something for everyone: mystery, fantasy, kung fu, and funny stories.
31 Classic Short Stories for Middle School Students
Popular short stories for students and teenagers. Great choices for those new to the short story and experienced readers.
How to Be Mature in Middle School
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: learn how to be mature in this article!
Visual Aids for Middle School Research Projects
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.
How to Survive Middle School: A Parent's Guide
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!