Middle School Teaching Ideas

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The first in my series, Everything Has a History. Why not show your students that even candy has a history with this fun/informative web quest! Learn facts including marshmallows date back to 2000 BC and King Tut's Tomb contained licorice. I also have included several additional resources and extension activities. Great for a Friday, a day before a vacation activity or just when you'd like to share with kids that...everything has a history! NOTE: If you would like a student version or a...

These Stoichiometry Scribble notes will help your High School Chemistry students with their note-taking skills. It covers formulas, calculations and step by step instructions. Topics include Titrations, Masses, Moles, Empirical Formulae, Concentrations and Volumes. Scribble Notes are a fun way to take notes whilst coloring and doodling.

This Bundle of Biology Graphic Organizers will be a great addition to your High School Biology class. Graphic Organizers are a great way to help your students to organize their notes. This bundle includes a wide variety of topics (Cells, Biochemistry, Plant Transport, Enzymes, Cell Membrane Transport, Immunity, Cardiovascular System, DNA, Mitosis, Protein Synthesis, Infectious Diseases)

Halloween Figurative Language for Middle School and above. Epitaph humor, idioms, multiple meanings, and more

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Why learn Social Studies? "Why do We Have to Learn History?" Students always ask me this question. My answer-much of what we have today was because of things developed by people that lived long ago.This reading activity shares many things we have today thanks to previous cultures. I've included several comprehension questions and two extension activities. This reading is great for those asking,"Why study History?" Reading Passages: George Washington and the Camel Calvin Coolidge and the...

Welcome your 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students back to school in your ELA class with these 10 low-prep activities!They are great for the first day or first week back and will help your students get to know each other and for you to get to know them as learners and people! 1) This is Me! poem sheet (A...

Back to School SEL Activity | Self-Assessment + Traits Mosaic Growth Reflection - Catch the Buzz Teaching

This list of Eight Things that Should be at the Top of Teachers' To-Do List at the Beginning of the Year is exactly what teachers need to have a successful back to school season. It gives practical ideas, tips, and strategies to help new and experienced teachers keep the stress and chaos low. It will help you build relationships with students, colleagues, and parents. Make your first day (and weeks) of school be efficient and fun with these helpful back to school tips.

Colonial Regions Instagram Poster | New England Middle Southern The Backcountry - Catch the Buzz Teaching

Colonial Regions Instagram Poster | New England, Middle, Southern Colonies & The Backcountry Bring history to life in a way your students will love! This creative, standards-aligned activity invites students to explore the colonial regions of America through the lens of social media. Students will step into the shoes of settlers from the New England, Middle, Southern Colonies, and the Backcountry, creating Instagram-style posts that showcase life, geography, economy, and culture in each...

What is this event in the USA called an "Inauguration"? Taking the oath of office, a big parade and evening balls, Inauguration Day is a very busy day for the incoming President! There are 12 web questions, a Did You Know? section, comprehension questions and extension activities.

I know this time of year can be wild for teachers, so to help you bring some cheer to your classroom I’ve rounded up eight ways (holiday + winter themed) to celebrate the holidays in the secondary math classroom. This is part one, but there were so many ideas, I made a part two. Check it out with the link at the bottom of the post.

Christmas activity to practice percents skills such as percent of presents, percent of sales tax applied to Christmas gifts, and more! Perfect for upper middle school grades that need to practice their percents skills while coloring and enjoying the Christmas season!