Middle School Projects

Ancient Egypt slide show project for Egyptian Pharaohs and Gods/Goddesses. Includes a description of project and a rubric.

This project encourages students to choose an SEL topic of their own interest and create a presentation and activity as if they were delivering a lesson on it.

This project allows students to take the format of SEL lessons they've learned from and practice using it themselves to find, understand, and share information. This benefits individual students, as they can explore information of interest, and allows the educator to gauge what topics their students are curious about for future lessons.

If you have students present their lessons they also get practice talking about SEL topics and respectfully listening to peers do the same. I find this to be a great end of year project to wrap up SEL learning.

With presentations this project can be made to take up a whole week of SEL instruction (based on a 30-45 minute period a day). Day 1 students can hand in their topic and activity idea for teacher feedback, days 2-3 students can create the material, and day 4-5 students can present. Examples are simple for clarity and to suit a range of students, but expectations can be adjusted based on grade-level. This project includes a packet with clear instructions (with examples) and space for students to write their chosen topic and activity, an example slideshow, and two example activities that accompany the slideshow.

Enhance your understanding of media's impact on food choices with this comprehensive set of teaching slides designed to align with the Ontario healthy eating curriculum. Students will evaluate how advertising, food marketing, and media influence food choices and develop strategies for making healthier decisions.

These 50 dynamic teaching slides adhere to the Grade 5 Ontario Health and Physical Education curriculum, providing an in-depth look at how media, advertising, and marketing strategies affect food choices.

The focus includes:

• Analyzing the role of media in shaping perceptions of health and nutrition.
• Exploring cultural, societal, and marketing influences on dietary habits.
• Developing critical communication skills for advocating personal and collective well-being.

Educational Objectives:

• Critically assess media and advertising techniques that influence consumer behavior, enhancing media literacy with an emphasis on healthy eating.
• Understand the complex factors, including cultural and societal influences, that contribute to food choices, promoting a nuanced approach to nutrition education.
• Build essential digital and oral communication skills by creating and presenting persuasive content, encouraging effective information sharing and advocacy for healthy living through media and food choices.

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Engaging project:

Students practice their research skills while using creativity to create an explorer trading card. Students learn about what explorer goals were and how they were able to make their journeys. Students learn who sponsored the explorers and what their intent was.

Students need to use their previous knowledge and what they research in order to reach conclusions about how the explorer affected the indigenous peoples of the countries they entered.

Aligns with Indiana Social Studies Standard 5.H.2.

What's included:

• Instructions.
• Explorer choices.
• Two sizes of trading card templates.
• Rubric.

How is this resource useful:

• Students practice research skills.
• Students reach new conclusions.
• Low prep for teacher.
• Rubric provided.

The perfect writing assignment for the month of December or any month of the year! This holiday informational/explanatory writing assignment gives students the opportunity to learn about different holidays around the world. Students will be assigned or choose a holiday to research and then write their own informative essay. There are two pages giving different holidays to research, but you can also write your own holidays in if you would like. Students can use the graphic organizer to help organize their ideas before writing their explanatory essay. Engage your students in a festive exploration of holidays around the world with this comprehensive research and writing activity. It includes everything your students will need to conduct thorough research, organize their findings, and craft a well-structured essay.

What's included?

1. Holiday Pages: There are two different pages of holidays from around the globe. One holiday page focuses primarily on holidays in or around December/Christmas. The other holiday page has holidays the span the whole year. Both pages have empty slots for you to fill in any holiday that you like. You can use one or the other pages; or combine them both to research all the holidays.
2. Research Questions: A sheet of questions to guide students to delve deeper into the historical and cultural significance of the celebrations.
3. Graphic Organizers: Two detailed graphic organizers are provided to help students structure their findings. These organizers encourage students to organize information logically and develop a clear outline for their essays.
4. Essay Writing Paper & Drawing Page: 2 different lined writing paper are included for students to write their essays. This paper features a holiday-themed border to inspire creativity and festive spirit. One writing paper has a small space for students to create their own drawing. A drawing page is included for students to depict their holiday by drawing a favorite tradition or event of their holiday.
5. Partner Venn Diagram Page: An optional activity where students get with a partner and share what they learned about their holiday. They will fill out the Venn diagram comparing their holidays.

Key Features:

• Educational & Engaging: It encourages students to explore diverse cultures and traditions.
• Skill Development: Enhances research skills, critical thinking, and writing proficiency.
• Holiday Themes: Perfect for integrating seasonal topics into your curriculum or perfect during the holiday season.

Why use it in your classroom?

• Saves preparation time with ready to print and use resources.
• Easily differentiated with materials suitable for various learning styles.
• Fosters an understanding and respect for different cultures/traditions.

This resources is perfect for the month of December. Students can learn about all the different ways people around the world celebrate around Christmas or holidays around December. Or use it throughout the year to explore different holidays during each month. Whether used in a classroom or for homeschooling, this product promises to inspire curiosity & celebrate diversity in a meaningful way. Start exploring the world of holidays today!

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Covers these standards: CCSS.W.2.2

• CCSS.W.3.2, CCSS.W.4.2, CCSS.W.5.2, CCSS.W.5.2a, CCSS.W.5.2b, CCSS.W.5.2c, CCSS.W.5.2d, CCSS.W.5.2e, CCSS.W.6.2, CCSS.W.3.2a, CCSS.W.3.2b, CCSS.W.3.2c, CCSS.W.3.2d, CCSS.W.4.2a, CCSS.W.4.2b, CCSS.W.4.2c, CCSS.W.4.2d, CCSS.W.4.2e

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Create a Colonial Times Newspaper using this template. Use this when teaching about the 13 America Colonies. Students can choose one of the 13 Colonies, Jamestown, Plymouth, or one of the 3 Colonial Regions (New England, Middle, Southern). A Rubric is included.

Welcome to our special lesson plan in honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! Join us as we delve into the vibrant world of Asian culture through an exciting art project. This student-tested lesson plan is designed to explore the rich traditions of Asian art, with a focus on the unique techniques and styles of Thangka scroll paintings.

Thangkas are traditional Tibetan Buddhist paintings depicting deities, scenes, or mandalas on cotton or silk appliqué. Throughout Asia, these exquisite scroll paintings are treasured for their spiritual significance and intricate craftsmanship. In our lesson, we will dive deep into the history and symbolism of Thangka art, highlighting its importance in Asian culture.

This resource includes:

- Teacher’s guide for a 3- 45-minute lesson. (I did the project with grade 5, and that's how long it took)

- 9 slides - A presentation

- 3 templates

Skills Developed in this lesson:

- Learn art vocabulary and concepts; Asian culture.

- Fine motor skills

- Learn art vocabulary to describe choices while creating art.

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In this project, you will research a specific type of cell (animal, plant, or microorganism), learn about its structure, function, and role within an organism, and create a visual and written report to showcase their findings. This project also includes a presentation component!

Looking for an engaging, interdisciplinary unit that fosters respect for diverse cultures and enhances research and presentation skills? This 7-day World Religions Research & Presentation Unit is perfect for grades 6-8 humanities teachers. Students explore 9 major world religions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Confucianism, Daoism, and Shinto) while learning to appreciate different beliefs and traditions.

Through guided research and creating Google Slides presentations, students gain a deeper understanding of the world's belief systems while developing critical thinking and public speaking skills. This unit encourages respect for others and promotes an inclusive classroom environment. It’s ideal for integrating history, geography, and ELA, making it a comprehensive solution for middle school humanities teachers.

What’s Included:

• Research worksheets for 9 religions + blank template
• Detailed lesson plans (5 days of research + 2 days for presentations)
• Answer key and reference sheet
• Jeopardy review game
• Instructions for creating Google Slides presentations
• Google Slides Template

Perfect for enhancing research skills while fostering empathy and respect for others. Whether you're looking to teach world religions or integrate interdisciplinary learning, this unit is ready to support your classroom goals.

Key Features:

• Interdisciplinary unit combining history, geography, and ELA
• Builds research and presentation skills
• Fosters respect and understanding of diverse worldviews
• Includes a Jeopardy game for review
• Fully customizable Google Slides presentations
• Ideal for grades 6-8 humanities classes

Transform your classroom into a periodic table headquarters with this exciting project!

Students will embark on a thrilling investigation of the periodic table by transforming themselves into element detectives! Using a "wanted poster" template, they will showcase their element in a captivating and informative way.

What's Included?
Wanted Poster Template including:

• • Element symbol and atomic number
  • "Description" area for details like physical state (solid, liquid, gas)
  • "First Appearance" section to highlight history of the element
  • "Beware" section for details of what the element reacts with

Wanted Poster Example: A completed sample poster showcasing an element serves as a helpful guide for students.

Bonus Tip: Challenge students to create a short skit or news report impersonating their chosen element, highlighting its properties and importance in the scientific world.

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Engage your students in a comprehensive and enriching learning experience with our California’s Missions Report Writing Sheets. These meticulously crafted worksheets provide a structured and engaging framework for students to conduct thorough research, organize their findings, and craft informative and quick reports on the captivating history of California’s missions.

Let your students explore the fascinating stories behind these iconic landmarks and write their specific and organized reports.

YOU’LL GET:

▪︎ Report writing sheets for each of the 21 missions

▪︎ A common report sheet to be used with any mission

▪︎ 2 sample report sheets

▪︎ Interesting facts writing templates (lined and without lines)

▪︎ Mission stories writing template

▪︎ 1 Mission stories sample sheet

Use it for independent study or as part of a group activity, these report sheet caters to various learning styles, making it an adaptable resource for various classroom needs.

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Great beginning of year project for upper elementary (4th grade and up) and middle school students! This plaster project has everything to start a successful year in the classroom - high student engagement, multiple project variations to finish plaster colors wheels with different media, worksheets for off-task or disruptive students, plus step-by-step instructions with photos - to guarantee an excellent outcome for your students, even if you have never used plaster before. A bonus for this project is after students make their own color wheel, they can use it for the rest of the school year as they work on other art projects.

If you have not worked with plaster in the elementary classroom, don't worry! This lesson includes specific instructions and tips for successfully using plaster with your students. Also included is a guide for ordering plaster with a formula for determining how much material you need to order.

All of my lessons are cross-curricular and multi-disciplinary. This lesson includes specific ideas on embedding formative assessments and other core subjects in this project.

This project is in a PDF file and contains 18 pages. It includes:

• Cross-curricular lesson with detailed instructions and photos for 4 plaster color wheel projects
• Project vocabulary & definitions
• Vocabulary writing assignment for off-task students
• Guide for ordering plaster
• Project variations
• Tips for working with plaster 
• Cross-curricular connections

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Cartoon Last Character Standing

Students will be given a list of Cartoon Characters to see how their characters are eliminated over a 10 day period during the Last Character Standing Games. They will be given a pair of dice that will be used to determine if the character moves on to the next day or if they are eliminated. On the back is a series of questions to ensure that students are learning about experimental probability. Very fun and there will be a lot of laughs.

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If you are looking to explore non-fiction text structures, this "What Was The Age of Exploration?" book report project digital product for 3rd and 4th-grade students is perfect. It's designed to enhance non-fiction reading comprehension and book report writing skills!

This resource includes:

• Comprehensive Google Slides digital lesson for reading comprehension and book report writing support
• 9-page printable PDF book report flip book template

Please see the product preview for more visual details.

NOTE: You need a (free) Google account to access the digital lesson, and you will need access to the book "What Was The Age of Exploration?" to complete the digital and printable activities.

Students will dive into the historical context of The Age of Exploration, gaining a deeper understanding of this significant event in world history. The digital lesson guides students through key facts, timelines, and the impact of these events.

How to use this resource:

• Have students read the book, "What Was The Age of Exploration?"
• Print the book report flip book template
• Open and present the Google Slides digital lesson
• Follow the intuitive prompts, which will take you through each step of the book report. For example, if it's time to work on the "facts" page, there is a series of multiple-choice questions on specific facts detailed in the text that will help refresh the students' memories and comprehension. Then students can fill in the facts they found most interesting.
• Have fun guessing the mystery puzzle between each section of the book report!

The printable PDF book report flip book template provides creative book report ideas, such as summarizing the events, using critical thinking skills, and creating a timeline. It can be used with any non-fiction book. Students will also use a book review template to evaluate The Age of Exploration's significance. Overall, this project offers an engaging way for students to explore non-fiction text structures while learning about a crucial event in history.

The non-fiction book report flip book pages include:

   ✏book title info

   ✏rating & review

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   ✏making life connections

   ✏what I learned

   ✏questions I have

   ✏setting & subject

   ✏interesting event

   ✏important event

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Challenging your students doesn't mean it can't be fun, creative, and group collaboration. This is a Geography Asia research or wrap-up assignment that can be used throughout the study of Asia (or modified to fit another topic) in geography, world history, and other social studies classes. I have used this in my class for 7 years and it has been a very successful learning tool. This can easily be modified the assignment to fit various topics. Students and parents love this assignment because it is fun and reflects what students have learned. Students are proud of their work when they finish. The idea of the lesson can be changed to fit studies within other core subjects, such as science. This is a supplemental activity that will enhance students learning within the unit study. The teacher-ready supplemental activities included in this lesson are focused on an Asia Unit.

☑ For secondary — middle school and high school students

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The French Culture Points Project is a student-centered cultural project that puts students in the driver's seat! This was one of my students' favorite projects to complete because it let them explore their own interests. It was also one of my favorite to grade because each one was different!

Students pick from tasks relevant to them like music, cooking, history, etc. Each tasks has points assigned to it so they must complete enough of these small tasks to total up to the grade they would like to receive (generally 4-5 tasks).

This project worked great for middle school and lower levels of language but could be adapted to upper language levels as well.

Duration varies. I assigned this as a take-home project. Several tasks can be completed in school, but not all. We took a 90 minute block period to present to the class. Some classes where students brought in speakers lasted longer.

Includes rubric to total points gained for project.

This product is a 10 day project based learning experience focused on addition, subtraction, real-world problem solving, and word problems. This is a great way to help your students get to know each other better by working in small groups and give them the opportunity to practice using their skills with real world applications.

This unit includes:

• 10 day Unit Plan for instructor
• Instructors manual outlining the activities for each day
• Student Workbook
• PowerPoint Presentation to accompany daily lessons
• PowerPoint Game to review learning at end of unit

This project is a great way to give students the opportunity to work together and practice skills students will use in the real world, such as creating a list, using simple mental math, and creating a budget!

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FREE GIFT with purchase! Get our Winter Yoga Coloring Book for free with purchase*!

For many children, the first thought that comes to mind when winter approaches is “snow day!” The winter can be a time of hibernation as it is cold outside, many extracurricular activities have slowed down, and the days get darker much earlier. When children are cooped up inside, they can become restless and bored quite easily. However, the winter yoga sequence is a great way to promote physical activity and encourage movement during a restless time.

The Winter Sequence is a 13 page PDF download which you can view on your phone, tablet, computer or print out onto paper. We recommend cutting out each card and taping/gluing on a 4x6 index card or card stock. For added durability, laminate each card.

• Designed for kids of all ages

• Includes printable yoga deck

• Learn 5 yoga poses

• Includes additional yoga activity instructions

• Includes mandala coloring page for relaxation

• Printable journal to reflect on your practice

• Perfect for practicing anywhere! Use this deck at home, school, park, or when traveling!

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Bring authentic Indigenous knowledge into your classroom with this thoughtful, respectful, and engaging literacy and cultural assignment on Anishinaabek Medicine Bags. Perfect for middle or high school classrooms, this activity introduces students to the cultural and spiritual significance of medicine bags in Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) tradition, while encouraging personal reflection and creative expression.

What’s Included:

• A clear and concise explanation of the origin and significance of medicine bags in Anishinaabe culture
• Examples of traditional medicines and their spiritual uses
• Guided reflection questions that promote critical thinking and personal connections
• A design component where students sketch and plan their own symbolic medicine bag
• Culturally appropriate prompts emphasizing respect and understanding
• Embedded video links for supplemental learning

Learning Goals:

• Build cultural awareness and sensitivity around Indigenous practices
• Foster self-reflection and identity-building
• Integrate literacy skills through reading comprehension, written responses, and personal expression
• Support Truth and Reconciliation education in a meaningful and respectful way

Ideal for:

• Grade 7–10 English, Social Studies, Indigenous Studies, or Character Education
• Teachers seeking a culturally responsive resource that honours Indigenous voices
• Classrooms working toward meeting FNMI (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) curriculum expectations or Calls to Action

This resource was created with cultural sensitivity and educational integrity in mind. It encourages students to approach Indigenous traditions with the respect they deserve and deepens their understanding of spiritual and natural connections in Anishinaabe life.

Challenge and excite your students with this comprehensive and engaging Prehistory and Early Civilizations Mega Bundle! This exclusive bundle combines in-depth reading comprehension with a wide variety of interactive activities, providing everything you need to explore prehistory and early civilizations in your classroom. Designed for middle and high school students, this mega bundle covers key topics including prehistory, the Neolithic Revolution, and the River Valley Civilizations of Mesopotamia, China, Egypt, and India.

Product Features:

• Comprehensive Reading Passages: Each worksheet includes detailed, content-rich reading passages with bolded key terms, subtitles, and definitions to aid student understanding.
• Engaging Interactive Activities: From foldables and graphic organizers to crossword puzzles and hands-on projects, students will stay engaged as they learn about early human history.
• PowerPoints and Visual Aids: Use visually appealing PowerPoints and other visual tools to bring history to life and make complex topics accessible to all students.
• Assessment Tools: Unit quiz and answer keys are included to easily assess student progress and understanding of key concepts.
• Lesson Objectives: Each worksheet and activity includes clear learning objectives to guide instruction and focus on essential historical concepts.
• Creative Projects and Games: Recap topics with best-selling projects and games that your students are sure to love!

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