Middle School

Science fairs are commonplace in schools today. Kids show how much they have learned about a topic using science display boards, which give information about experiments they have done. The more...

The pH measurement shows how acidic or alkaline a solution is based on the concentration of hydrogen ions. pH is a logarithmic scale, which means that each change of one on the scale represents a...

Grids are used in math to chart information. Artists use grids to recreate images and produce artwork in correct proportion. Using grids to recreate an image teaches math skills and also creates a...

Hispanic art projects help educate students about Mexican culture and history, along with creating colorful finished art pieces. These projects are appropriate to do as a group in the classroom...

Is it Sunday night and you just remembered you have paper or essay due first thing Monday morning? Or maybe it is your first class of the day and your paper is due 2 classes from now. Whatever...

Science makes children aware of the world around them. They learn how things interact with one another as well as how things work. Science provides physical evidence to prove properties of life....

Science is something that surrounds us everywhere, from how flowers grow to the different ways weather impacts our life. Science can be fun, too. For your eight grade class, do a few science...

No more confusing overhead charts that display seats, no more maps so you know who sits where what period. This is middle school seating at it's best.

When approaching a paper it may seem like a daunting task but follow these easy steps and you'll be done in no time.

Book covers are a practical and easy solution to protecting frequently used textbooks. Book liners and covers are available at many retail and office supply stores. During the school year,...

Christmas art activities for middle school students are a great way to celebrate the season and encourage students to get into the act of giving. These projects are appropriate to do in the...

A battery works by causing a chemical reaction that releases electrons in one place and picks up those electrons in another. Attaching a conducting material such as a wire to both ends will cause...

U.S. currency paper is extremely durable. Unlike most paper, which is produced with wood pulp, there are no wood fibers or starch in U.S. currency paper. Manufacturers of paper used to make U.S....

New books at school? Old books that you need to get more use from? There are book covers that you can buy, but it's definitely more fun, more economical, and more "green" to make them...

Writing a term paper is easier than most people think. If you follow this general guideline, you will come out with a five-paragraph paper that will suffice for most writing assignments. Writing a...

February is Black History Month, a time when teachers try to find lesson plans and activities to engage their students. This is particularly challenging for middle-school teachers because preteen...

Did you need instructions with photos on how to cover a textbook with a paper bag? When it's time to go back to school, it's time for new textbooks. To keep them looking new, you need to cover...

Making paper mache is not only cheap, but it's a fun way to get creative with your children. It helps to develop motor skills, as well as associate them with colors and shapes. You can also help...

When your language arts teacher asks you to write a dialectical response, what comes to your mind? If the words "Oh no, what do I do? I don't know how to do a dialectical response"...

Children in colonial times in the United States lived differently than children today. They played with different toys and often had to work at home when not attending school. Many lived on farms...

Your locker is your personal space when you are at school. You store your stuff inside it, visit it between classes and meet your friends there. School lockers are hardly fashionable, though. By...

You're writing a letter and banging the keys at breakneck speed. You get to the end, and there are no misspellings or red lines. However, there are a number of grammatical errors, especially with...

You don't always have to use up your printer ink to print out online maps. Sometimes you can make good old-fashioned maps by hand. Making a map by hand can help you find a friend's house when...

Is about writing an easy essay by thinking about an experience I have found challenging.

Creating a memory box for a loved one is a fun and interesting way for middle school students to practice their writing skills.