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Traits of Middle School LearnersSocial, emotional, physical, and intellectual traits of middle school learners along with strategies to accomodate these traits in the classroom.- Classroom Routine and Procedures for Middle School StudentsAn outline of routines and procedures for a middle school class as well as a evaluation of each routine for appropriateness.
- Behavioral Expectations of Middle School StudentsA look at techniques and evaluations for maintaining acceptable classroom behavior of a middle school mathematics student
Halloween Movies for Middle School StudentsTrying to find a Halloween movie for Middle school age kids can be a little tricky. Here are my picks for Halloween movies for kids between the ages of 11 and 14.- Science Field Trip Ideas for Middle School Students in North CarolinaExcellent ideas for science education field trips all across the state of North Carolina.
- Science Field Trips for Middle School Students in Southwest WisconsinField trips for middle school students can be a drag and sometimes the science ones are the worst. Here in Southwest Wisconsin we have some really cool science field trips to add to your agenda.
- Historical Fiction for Middle School StudentsHere are some fantastic works of historical fiction that can capture the attention of students in sixth through eighth grade, and keep them thinking long after they have finished the book.
- Science Field Trips for Middle School Students in Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaA summary of three fantastic options for science-based field trips in Philadelphia for middle school children.
- Middle School Classroom Management: The Quiet SignalThere are times when you need to get the attention of your entire middle school class. One classroom management technique that accomplishes this is known at the quiet signal.
- Middle School Reading Instruction: Using Paired or Assisted Reading to Increase FluencyFluency is an area of reading instruction that should be addressed in middle school reading instruction. It directly affects reading comprehension. One way to increase fluency is through paired or assisted reading.
- Creating a Culture of Effort in the Middle School ClassroomMiddle School students in poverty in our urban school districts often don't make the connection between effort and achievement. This article shares strategies to create a culture of effort in the middle school classroom.
- The Link Between School Lunches and Childhood Obesity in Middle School StudentsAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 18.1 percent of middle school students were obese in 2008. What children eat for lunch is a contributing factor.
Self-Mentoring Writing Assignment: Jesse Needs to Learn to Set Firm BoundariesInstructional objective: Students will write about the six levels of the Bloom's Taxonomy Discussion Questions for the Self-Mentoring tale called "Jesse needs to learn to set firm boundaries."
Bloom's Taxonomy Discussion Link Page for Jesse Needs to Learn to Set Firm BoundariesThere are six levels in the Bloom's Taxonomy discussion question process. After reading "Jesse needs to learn to set firm boundaries," the teacher will ask questions from all six levels.
Bloom's Taxonomy Discussion Questions: Hyena's Dilemma at a Fork in the PathThere are six levels in the Bloom's Taxonomy discussion question process. After reading "Hyena's dilemma at a fork in the path," the teacher will ask questions from all six levels.
Self-Mentoring Writing Assignment: Hyena's Dilemma at a Fork in the PathInstructional objective: Students will write about the six levels of the Bloom's Taxonomy Discussion Questions for the Self-Mentoring tale called "Hyena's dilemma at a fork in the path."- Back to School Guide for Avoiding First-Day Jitters for Middle School StudentsHelp your middle school students get ready to go back to school by helping them get organized for a new school year.
7 Steps to Middle School Dating in Any GroupWhen middle school students start to get interested in one another, they are typically unable or unsure of how to handle their emotions. Here are 7 steps to knowing if your middle school student is interested.- How to Effectively Teach Middle School StudentsImprove learning! Learn methods to use for teaching middle school students!
- St. Patrick's Day Writing Prompts, Story Starters, and Writing ActivitiesThe traditional writing prompt "If I had a pot of gold I would ____" may be a fun activity. Your Middle School students have probably written to this writing prompt on several occasions. Try this twist on an old theme, instead.
- Life Skills Training Provides High School Students as Mentors to Middle School StudentsFor many school districts, the use of life skills training in high schools offers an opportunity for students to mentor middle school students.
- A Teacher's Dilemma: Keeping Middle School Students at Arms-Length on FacebookLike a Bajillion other people worldwide, I have a Facebook Account. And much to my surprise, I have students, past and present, who try to "friend" me. This article will explain why it is best to reconsider before pushing that green "friend" button.
- How to Keep Middle School Students Learning During Winter VacationThis article will offer several ways in which you can keep your middle schooler using his or her brain over the winter break.
- Middle School Student Forced to Take Down Flag on Bicycle on School GroundsCody Alicea, a middle school student attending Denair Middle School, fly the American flag on the back of his bicycle on his way to and from school. But the on Veterans' Day week his principle told him to stop, citing anonymous complaints.
- Science Field Trips for Middle School Students in TexasHands-on interaction enriches the science education experience. The wide range of options for enhancing the middle school science class includes planetariums, museums and medical centers.
Science: Not Just for the Classroom in Southeast AlabamaList and description of three great field trips for middle school students in biology, aviation, and the environment.
Educating Middle School Students About Healthy LivingA detailed guide, with activities, that will guide an educator to creating a tailored unit for use with middle school children.
A Creative Writing Idea for Middle School Students: What Color Best Represents Your Personality?Consider it part creative writing assignment, part experiment, and part how a student sees themselves: Having students write about the color that best fits them can have benefits for both student and teacher.- Educating Rebellious Middle School Students Not to "Fight the Power"Often in middle school, students start reformulating in their minds what makes a hero. Once it was Mom and Dad; this is often quickly replaced with the antithesis of heroism. What's a teacher and parent to do?
- Middle School Reading Instruction: Using Oral Cloze to Increase FluencySome middle school students continue to struggle with fluency. However, there are specific techniques available to middle school teachers who need to facilitate fluency in students. One of these is the oral cloze procedure.
- (Video) Wayne Treacy Expresses Guilt, Remorse for Savagely Beating Josie RatleyIn this video, Wayne Treacy seems to express genuine remorse for savagely beating 15-year-old Deerfield Middle School student Josie Ratley. Treacy is being charged with premeditated murder.
- Affordable, Fun and Hilarious Extrinsic Rewards for Middle School StudentsMiddle school students often come with a sense of entitlement. Here are some extrinsic motivators that will humor and reward them for a job well done.
- Is Your Middle School Student Learning Scientific Inquiry?This article is about scientific inquiry and the importance of learning it.
- Best Books for Chinese New Year and Oriental Culture for Upper Elementary and Middle School StudentsChinese New Year celebrates the culture of the Orient. What better way to explore oriental culture in your classroom than with literature. Here is a collection of childrens' books of oriental wisdom for parents, teachers and homeschoolers.
- Middle School Student Killed at SchoolAn article about a child who got killed at an Alabama school.
Kristy Sanchez-Trujillo, Albuqueruqe, NM, High School Social Studies Teacher, Arrested & Charged with Sex with Middle School StudentKristy Sanchez-Trujillo, a social studies teacher at Jimmy Carter High School in Albuquerque, NM, has been charged with three counts of rape after she confided to a fellow teacher that she was having sex with one of her 13 year old male students.- Zombie or Middle School StudentZombies and teenagers seem to be from the same mold. Can the average person tell the difference?
- Teaching Middle School Students to Write with Voice, Emotion and Vivid DescriptionThis lesson plan describes a simple way to encourage middle school writing students to use stronger voice and description in their formal compositions.
- 13 Year Old John Jay Middle School Student Makes Magic with Her FluteCross River flute player releases first CD as a teenager.
- Tips for Teaching Home Schooled Middle Schools Students About BudgetsTeaching a middle school student about money is not as difficult as you may think.
