Middle School Lesson Plans

Founding the 13 Colonies- Vocabulary & Reading & Analyzing a Table

Students build vocabulary using the K.I.M. method (Key word, Information, Memory cue), then read and analyze a table on colonial founding to draw conclusions, make comparisons, and answer guided questions; a vocabulary quiz follows.

Includes: Lesson Plan 1: Vocabulary Building (Road Signs to Understanding Words, K.I.M. Vocabulary chart with key) · Lesson Plan 2: Reading & Analyzing a Table (table, guided questions, and key)

Classifying Animals Lesson Plan & Slides

Students fold paper into six sections to take notes on each animal-group slide as the teacher presents a PowerPoint slideshow, then play a 'Who Am I?' guessing game where one student uses yes/no questions and classification vocabulary (e.g. 'Am I an amphibian?') to identify a mystery animal while classmates respond…

Includes: lesson plan document describing the folded-paper note-taking activity and the 'Who Am I?' review game

Antonym Diamante Poem Example, Lesson Plan, Templates, Poetry Writing

Are you looking for a clear and structured way to teach antonym diamante poems? This resource will guide students step-by-step through writing a diamante poem using antonyms. It will help students understand both the 7-line poem structure and how opposites connect within their writing. With a combination of examples…

Math Phonics Multiplication & Division: Quick Tips and Alternative Techniques for Math Mastery

Work through lesson-plan sequences and complete accompanying worksheets, flash cards, wall charts, and game-based activities (e.g., 'Are You Stumped?' wall chart, Three-Way Flash Cards, 'Divisor Racko Cards', 'Math Art' worksheets, 'Treasure Trove Island') to practice multiplication and division facts by number family…

Selma (2014) – 2-Hour Lesson Plan | Civil Rights & ELA Film Study

Watch (in full or via recommended key scenes) the film Selma, take notes on a provided worksheet during viewing, and participate in pre- and post-viewing discussion questions.

Includes: lesson plan document: content advisory, learning objectives, materials needed, timeline (pre-viewing intro, film viewing with recommended key scenes,… · student worksheet(s) for note-taking during viewing

Emergency Sub Plans

Working with a partner on notebook paper, students brainstorm content-vocabulary words for each letter of the alphabet on a given topic, share out and record words on the board, sort the brainstormed words into three (or four, with a 'Misfits' category) teacher-defined categories with justification, then draw a…

Includes: 'About this product' overview page · suggested-use instructions · note-to-substitute page

3D Drawing - Lesson 3

Scripted art lesson (Lesson 3 of a 4-part 'Bundle Breaks' 3D Drawing series) teaching 1-point perspective drawing of 3D forms and an interior room drawn from observation, with shading using graphite pencils, delivered as a 1:1 or small-group tutoring script.

Nettrix Originals Game Packet

Participate in class PE games such as rolling/throwing a ball at targets, volleyball-style striking and volleying in small groups, and kicking a ball over a net, following each game's rules and modifications set by the teacher, while lesson plans also embed short 'number talk' math questions tied to game scenarios.

Includes: 10 individual games, each with: customizable lesson plan template (featured skills, mini-lesson, assessment, number talk, game… · black-and-white and color versions of materials

Seventh Grade: Full Lesson Plan w/ PowerPoints & Graphic Organizers

Seventh Grade Full Lesson Plan Bundle This comprehensive reading lesson plan bundle for the short story "Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto provides educators with everything needed to dive deep into the text. Includes a complete lesson plan, worksheet, answer key, 15 graphic organizers , and 8 PowerPoint presentations covering…

Theater Unit: Greek

In collaborative groups, students read teacher-provided background on Greek theater history (Dionysus, tragedy vs. comedy, chorus structure, Sophocles/Euripides/Aristophanes), complete vocabulary worksheets and note pages, design a Greek-style mask, and write, rehearse, and present an original play in the ancient…

Includes: product description/objectives · time-to-complete guidance (1 period intro, 2-3+ periods writing, 2-3+ periods rehearsal, 2-3 periods performance)

Math Phonics Pre-Geometry: Quick Tips and Alternative Techniques for Math Mastery

Complete a sequence of leveled worksheets (4 difficulty levels per lesson), flash cards, wall-chart reference activities, hands-on projects (e.g. paper cut-outs of solids, straw models, metric ruler-making), coloring/math-art pages, and assessments across 7 lesson plans covering solids, plane figures…

Earth Science Geology Weathering Unit for Middle School Science

A middle-school Earth science lesson unit teaching how mechanical and chemical weathering shape Earth's surface, combining readings, vocabulary, and a hands-on lab.

Includes: objectives/vocabulary intro (Old Man of the Mountain hook) · Reading #1: what is weathering (sediment, sand/silt/clay) · mechanical weathering section (plants and animals, ice wedging)

Be A Warrior Not A Worrier SEL Lesson Plan

Be A Warrior Not A Worrier SEL Lesson Plan In this Google Slide presentation, there is an 8 slide presentation (read slide notes for the tempo and layout of the lesson), there is a note-taking sheet, 5 different scenarios, and a black and white shield for the end activity. Students will learn about how to be a warrior, not a…

Origins of Constitution- Vocabulary Development, Notetaker, Assessment

Students engage with a lesson plan and essential-terms vocabulary instruction, complete a note-taking chart on the origins of the Constitution, complete K.I.M. vocabulary activities for essential terms, work through a study guide, and take a test; answer keys are provided for the note-taking chart, vocabulary…

Includes: About this Resource overview page (includes a linked editable Google Doc) · Origins of the Constitution and Essential Terms lesson plan

Energy Of Motion Mini Unit - PPT, Lesson Plans, Printables and Test

Multi-file science mini-unit teaching mechanical, potential, and kinetic energy through direct-instruction and hands-on lesson plans, a slideshow presentation, and a model-building lab activity.

Includes: editable direct-instruction lesson plan (Lesson Plan #1) covering potential/kinetic/mechanical energy vocabulary · second lesson plan (Lesson Plan #2 – Model and Observe Activity) for a hands-on roller-coaster model-building lab with…

Articles 4–7 of the U.S. Constitution – Lesson

Read Articles 4-7 (aided by an included plain-English annotated version), then individually or with a partner/small group answer analysis questions about real-world applications of Article 4, the amendment process under Article 5, the supremacy/no-religious-test clauses of Article 6, and the ratification requirements of…

Includes: lesson plan (purpose, objectives, learning targets, standards, and step-by-step directions) · student worksheet: Articles 4-7 questions including real-world application scenarios for Article 4 (e.g., interstate extradition, full faith and…

'We Can Be Heroes' Lesson Plan & Worksheets | Grades 2 - 7

After watching (or having seen) the film, students complete activities across five parts: a warm-up/vocabulary section (word web, word sort, crossword, word search), understanding-the-story tasks (complete-the-sentences, matching heroes to powers, a mission map, a comparison chart, describing senses, analyzing a plot…

Includes: Student Worksheet - 30 Activities across 5 parts (Warm-Up & Vocabulary; Understand the Story; Think Deeper; Numbers & Data; Get… · Teacher's Guide - 3 pages: how the resource works, learning objectives, standards-alignment table…

3D Drawing - Lesson 4

Scripted art lesson (Lesson 4 of a 4-part 'Bundle Breaks' 3D Drawing series) teaching 2-point perspective drawing of a building exterior, with shading using graphite pencils, delivered as a 1:1 or small-group tutoring script.

Careers Lesson

Discuss advantages of a college education; create a Google Doc; answer 12 guided research questions about a chosen college/university (intended major, schools offering it, GPA needed, required tests, application fee/deadline, tuition, room and board cost, financial aid/scholarships, sports/mascot, and personal fit).

Includes: Lesson plan (Anticipatory Set / Instruction / Guided Practice) · 12-question college research worksheet (to be answered in a student-created Google Doc) · About the Author bio page

3D Drawing - Lesson 1

Scripted art lesson (Lesson 1 of a 4-part 'Bundle Breaks' 3D Drawing series) teaching pencil value/shading techniques and drawing six basic 3D forms (cube, triangular prism, sphere, cylinder, cone, pyramid) using graphite pencils, delivered as a 1:1 or small-group tutoring script.

Grade 7 Athletics SCHEME OF WORK

Students perform and practice athletics techniques (sprint starts, paced middle-distance running, long jump, shot put, javelin throw) in drills and small-group activities, record/measure performance results, evaluate their own and peers' technique, and answer reflective/critical-thinking questions.

Includes: 6-lesson scheme-of-work grid (learning aims, objectives, key activities/resources, support and challenge, assessment, literacy…

The Bet: Full Lesson Plan w/ PowerPoints & Graphic Organizers

The Bet Full Lesson Plan Bundle for Middle and High School This comprehensive reading lesson plan bundle for the short story The Bet by Anton Chekhov includes everything educators need to teach this classic text. The bundle contains a complete standards-aligned lesson plan, graphic organizers , worksheets, answer keys, and…

Polynesian Unit

View a slideshow presentation on Polynesian geography (island groups, atolls, volcanic origins), complete accompanying worksheets, create a labeled map of Polynesia showing island groups/Equator/Tropic of Capricorn, and solve a crossword reviewing the geography vocabulary.

Includes: 68-slide presentation covering geography, history & culture, and myths sections · map-drawing task (label island groups, Equator, Tropic of Capricorn, and neighboring regions)

Four Square: Writing in the Content Areas for Grades 5-9:

Students complete everyday writing activities and special writing projects, use poetry forms for content writing, and apply the Four Square method to content-area writing tasks.

Includes: Section 1: The Rationale · Section 2: Everyday Writing Activities · Section 3: Special Writing Projects