Each year, around the 22nd of November, I put my U.S. history class on hold and I introduce my middle… Read more JFK Assassination Google Doc Project
Tag: middle school
Student Anxiety Survey – Results and Analysis
Maybe it was the first time I actually noticed it, but this year it seemed like more students than normal… Read more Student Anxiety Survey – Results and Analysis
Dealing with an Artful Dodger
I recently stumbled across a new category of student – I call them Artful Dodgers. With apologies (but no royalties)… Read more Dealing with an Artful Dodger
Middle School – A Time to Push Students Forward or Hold Them Back?
Recently I visited my son’s pre-k classroom for the back-to-school night. As I watched my son’s teacher talk about her… Read more Middle School – A Time to Push Students Forward or Hold Them Back?
The First Days – Establish Your Routines
The First Days is a series of blog posts aimed at new teachers, or teachers just looking for ideas or… Read more The First Days – Establish Your Routines
Slammin’ Science Pinball Project
The Science teacher on my 8th grade team, rock-steady rockstar Mary Gamache, put together a great collaborative project you might… Read more Slammin’ Science Pinball Project
Combining Student Council Elections and Our Annual DC Trip
Every year, our 8th Graders go on a trip to Washington DC to explore the nation’s capital. This year’s trip… Read more Combining Student Council Elections and Our Annual DC Trip
No Tech Day
This year I decided to really challenge myself and my students during our school’s Earth Week activities. I decided to… Read more No Tech Day
Fun Internet Meme Activity
A while back I wrote about teachers using humor in the classroom. And, as cool as it is, do you… Read more Fun Internet Meme Activity
Use QR Codes in Teacher Info Posters
My colleague Mike Kaufman and I were sitting around thinking about a better way to introduce ourselves/provide useful info to… Read more Use QR Codes in Teacher Info Posters
Educational Exploits 