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Middle School Concept

One Text—Many Perspectives

One Text—Many Perspectives

Writing and reading "I Am" poetry through different lenses.

"Read this article about The Great Pandemic of 1918–1919 and then answer the questions on the board," the teacher directed as she handed out the printed pages. Where did the pandemic start?...
Author: Lesley Roessing
Number of views (26960)/Comments (0)/
Topics: Language Arts and LiteracyTeaching
Tags: Student EngagementSocial Studies
Wayside Teaching Revisited

Wayside Teaching Revisited

Revisiting the value of informal teaching beyond planned instruction.

Wayside teaching was first introduced in the May 1987 "As I See It" column in the Middle School Journal—30 years ago. Here is a slightly modified version of it, particularly for all those educators who came to...
Author: John H. Lounsbury
Number of views (15539)/Comments (0)/
Topics: Middle School ConceptTeachingYoung Adolescent Development
Tags: Student EngagementStudent MotivationSelf-esteem
Making a Middle School Magazine

Making a Middle School Magazine

A student-produced magazine celebrates middle level student voice.

In October 2015, a team of seven editors—all eighth grade boys at St. Christopher's School in Richmond, Virginia—met during lunch to compare two digital publishing platforms. They judged entries for the...
Author: Lisa Brennan
Number of views (37202)/Comments (0)/
Topics: Language Arts and LiteracyTeaching
Tags: Student EngagementStudent MotivationActive LearningWritingLiteracyProblem-solvingStudent Leaders
Teaching Like a Game Show Host

Teaching Like a Game Show Host

A game show template encourages and engages reluctant learners.

When you think about it, most middle school teachers would make great game show hosts. We get to know our contestants, we tell them the rules of the game, we play the game, and everyone is a winner for having the...
Author: Christopher Elliott
Number of views (13440)/Comments (0)/
Topics: Teaching
Tags: Student Engagement
Engineering Brighter Futures

Engineering Brighter Futures

An after-school program that heightens students' curiosity about STEM and makes learning fun

Every day after school, in the 9 Dots Community Learning Center (named for the 3x3 puzzle that challenges one to think outside the box) in Los Angeles, underserved middle school and elementary students are defining...
Author: Laura Staich
Number of views (20592)/Comments (0)/
Topics: Diversity and Social EquitySTEMTechnology
Tags: Student EngagementScienceMathCritical Thinking

Teaching Students Responsibility

For as long as humans have lived on Earth, generations of adults have bemoaned the lack of due diligence in the upcoming generation: "They're indifferent and don't work hard," they declare. "We have to teach them...
Author: Rick Wormeli
Number of views (41002)/Comments (0)/
Topics: TeachingYoung Adolescent Development
Tags: Student EngagementRick WormeliStudent AchievementSocial Emotional Learning
Prep-Once Activities

Prep-Once Activities

Bust worksheets and lectures with these activities you can reuse many times over.

We've all experienced it—you look up from your lesson to notice a virus spreading among your students. First one, then three, and before long, the whole class is overtaken. It's a zombie virus ... the virus of...
Author: Katie Powell
Number of views (15726)/Comments (0)/
Topics: Teaching
Tags: Student EngagementStudent Motivation
Bringing Real World Experiences to the Classroom

Bringing Real World Experiences to the Classroom

Distance learning and classroom visits spark excitement learning social studies

Making social studies come alive is a top priority when trying to engage my middle schoolers. I began this process through distance learning. Using Skype in the classroom has enabled my students to travel to places...
Author: Dan Jones
Number of views (14524)/Comments (0)/
Topics: Teaching
Tags: Student EngagementSocial StudiesSkype

50% of the Class; 100% of the Learning

You are in the middle of a lesson and all the students are following along—except that one student who has lots of questions. The questions are good, engaging, and you can tell the student is making every effort...
Author: Ryan Fuderer
Number of views (16569)/Comments (1)/
Topics: Differentiated InstructionTeaching
Tags: Student EngagementMath
Leading with the Student Voice

Leading with the Student Voice

Recently, in response to a group of middle school students who asked about my journey to becoming a school leader, I recalled my 23-year journey to being awarded my Ph.D. in 2004 and my mother's sage advice. I...
Author: Nikki Woodson
Number of views (14013)/Comments (0)/
Topics: InspirationLeadership
Tags: Student EngagementStudent Motivation
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