ProCon.org is a non-profit news site with a mission of providing multiple points of view on a broad range of debatable topics including election politics, science news, sports and entertainment. Each issue is introduced as a question with a yes/no answer, i.e.... View More
This advanced math workbook is designed for teachers to provide deeper level problem solving activities for advanced or gifted middle school students. Teachers will need to refer to Table 1 to see how each chapter correlates to the Common Core Standards for ra... View More
Design Squad is a wonderful website from PBS Kids which provides hands-on projects, games and videos to encourage middle schoolers to create engineering projects. The homepage is inviting and age-appropriate with bright colors, photos and animations. Students ... View More
Mathway.com can be an excellent tool for helping students understand solutions to math problems, but parents and teachers will want to be sure that students are not using the site as a substitute for solving problems on their own. The site covers elementary s... View More
Science of Cooking can provide a unique and wonderful hands-on learning experience for children, provided they receive the appropriate level of adult support for any given activity or reading passage. This website is designed to teach children important scienc... View More
If your student is struggling with a new concept, particularly if they have stronger verbal reasoning skills How to Apply It! 1) Using figures of speech works equally well in literature as it does in science to help students understand and visualize new info... View More
If your student struggles to understand or accept differing viewpoints or approaches How to Apply It! 1) Help students look at issues and solve problems from multiple perspectives, especially if they struggle with flexible thinking, ambiguity or have a thirs... View More
If your student is ready to take their reading to a deeper level Teach It! 1) Objective: Help students read text for multiple layers of interpretation. 2) Instruction: Explain why. Explain how skilled writers make deliberate word choices and how skilled re... View More