McGee's Middle

Comma Rules Basic 8 plus additional rule sheetPractice Analysis sheet - Students determine the comma rule by studying the sentence, and they create another sentence using the same ruleAnswers includedPractice Paragraph sheet - Students determine where commas are placed in the paragraphs (speech bubbles) Answers includedQuiz with key and answer sheet for easy grading

Modeling of the Universe Expanding Activity (Big Bang) Designed for middle school Earth science. This is more of an introductory activity to support additional instruction on the Big Bang Theory. This activity helps students model the expansion of the universe using a balloon. Students record and graph data. Includes: Teacher InstructionsStudent InstructionsLab with data chart (two versions) Graphing PageModel of Graphing PageThis activity was successfully done with Dollar Tree purchases (ba

Geocentric and Heliocentric Models Designed for Georgia Standards of Excellence S6E1. a. Ask questions to determine changes in models of Earth’s position in the solar system, and origins of the universe as evidence that scientific theories change with the addition of new information. ( Clarification statement: Students should consider Earth’s position in geocentric and heliocentric models and the Big Bang as it describes the formation of the universe.) 2 poster images used for analysis and co

The Water Cycle Webquest is a great way to engage learners, personalize learning, and use technology all in one package. This webquest has several government websites and videos. Each link has a QR code for easy access. Students can complete all the pages at one time or they can complete the sections separately. Water Everywhere Water Cycle States of Water Students will read challenging articles, decipher bar graphs and charts, make inferences on the data, learn how to navigate through websit

This activity is a short-mini lesson with QR codes/bit.ly addresses which can be used by teacher or by student. (Use safeshare.tv to watch you tube clips without ads.) Part of the mini-lesson uses song lyrics to show reflexive pronouns. The other clip is a student made clip -a rather silly one, but it will keep students engaged. In addition there are two practice sheets and two mini-posters. This is a quick and easy lesson that can be covered in a day.

Lab that focuses on density, temperature, and salinity of ocean and how these factors contribute to the convection currents that drive the deep ocean currents. Teacher background and tipsDensity section of the labTemperature section of the labBackground article and questionsFollow-up questions sectionKey included for article/questions

A whole week's worth of mini-lessons that lead up to the constructed response question are included in this package. Two fables and a folktale with the common theme of trust or not to trust are used for the lessons. Close reading and analysis of the text help students succeed on the constructed response question. You can also choose to deliver the lessons in small group or a mix of whole and small group teaching. Just print and go! Included: Folktale Comprehension Questions Plot Graphic Or

Isobar Maps Lesson is a short overview of isobar maps and analyzing the patterns in air pressure. Isobar slideshow - 12 google slidesTwo practice sheets analyzing isobar maps; students can type answers into text boxes.Separate links are provided for each Google slide practice sheet.Link is provided for a printable isobar map if you choose to have students draw one out from the slideshow. PDF printable worksheets and key are provided

A very inexpensive Truss Building STEM or STEAM activity. Students design bridges using straws and tape. Students are given design parameters. This activity promotes using the engineering design process. Civil engineering is also introduced. This activity can be used in math during a geometry unit or in physics during a forces unit. This unit has been done with very advanced 4th graders and can be used for higher grades. It is a stepping stone for students who design truss bridges in high schoo

Students have fun using baseball cards and batting averages to understand place value. This is a great hands-on activity, which applies real life skills in reading sports statistics. Baseball Place Value Students write decimals in the standard, word, and expanded forms. Fantasy Baseball Top Picks Students compare and list decimals in greatest and least order. Baseball Playoffs (2 pages) Students will play a game of “war” with the baseball cards to compare batting averages. Baseball’s Bat

These activities are a great supplement to the Flipped Novel study. They can be used as mini-lessons or an independent station. Direct and indirect characterization chart - students identify and find examples Characterization doll for Juli or Bryce - finding text evidence and analyzing Tone and Mood - analyzing tone of author Setting and Mood - how does the setting description create a mood Symbolism - significance of the sycamore tree to several characters Key is provided

16 task cards (4 pages) Recording sheet and Key (2 pages) Quiz - fill in blank and multiple choice 12 questions (1 page) Key (1 page) Reflexive and intensive pronouns practice that can be used as a warm-up or extra practice. Cards start out easy and become more difficult with each page.

Big Bang Theory and Evidence includes: Google Slideshow - 21 content slidesGoogle Notes completely editable - graphic organizer one page and one page key, instruction page PDF version of graphic organizer/keyTopics covered: What is the Big Bang theory and evidence to support the theoryEvidence including: red shift, hydrogen and helium presence, cosmic background radiation, and dark energy. Dark matter is mentioned. Slides can be deleted if you do not want certain evidence included Notes are easi

FLUSH Novel activities that will supplement your current resources. Specific skill based activities. KEY is provided. Figurative Language - Covers Ch. 1-10– students identify and determine meaning of figurative language/literary devices, which include similes, personification, hyperbole, and allusion examples.Figurative Language Hunt (two versions)– scaffolded versionIdioms/Slang interpretation (pp. 1-114)Direct and Indirect Characterization (pp. 1-37) - determine if text reveals direct or indi

Create an explorer graveyard! Students will research European explorers and write an epitaph. Included: Instructional PowerPoint on epitaphs Instruction sheet and graphic organizer for research Example of explorer epitaph Rubric Resource page with internet research sites with QR codes

Indefinite Pronouns - Common Core 6L.1.d Activities Include: FlipbookTask cards and recording sheetTwo Practice Sheets Correlative Pronoun practice sheet (Neither/nor, Either/or, Not only/but also)Two formative assessments, one of which includes the correlative pronounsKey provided for all activities

Need more practice with extended constructed response questions? Each question has four parts and one "Just Curious" extension, an answer key, and a rubric if you choose to use one. Each question is part of the Numbers and Operations in Base Ten standards 5.NBT.1. The questions have specific standards written on them for easy reference and the table of contents lists the mathematical skills covered in each question.

The assessment includes five pages with a total of 20 questions. It is comprised of direct computation and word problems. Questions are intentionally not numbered to allow flexibility of use. It may used as a shortened test, five separate quizzes, practice sheet or as a math station.

Wagon Train at Dusk Mini-lesson used with grade 6 My Perspectives. Lesson skills: Close reading, analyzing text, and writing a summary Lesson includes: Instructional PowerPoint - 17 slides Teacher Instruction Page - 1 sheet Student graphic organizer and sentence starters - 2 sheets

All-in-One Parts of Speech review is intended for review at the beginning of the year for middle school. The review includes: Parts of Speech PowerPoint with extra editable slides. 13 slides plus 3 editable slides Interactive Flipbooks for note taking that goes along with the PPT. Project for parts of speech. Differentiated to meet two levels.