Best Free Middle School Education Lessons and Learning Materials - Best Ed Lessons

Motivated to Learn: How to Foster Student Motivation

5 Mar 20236 Mar 2023

Table of Contents: Introduction Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation Strategies to Foster Children’s Motivation to Learn Use Effective Feedback to Motivate Students Resources for Learning and Teaching Self-Motivation Motivational Activities to…

Language Arts…

Inspiring Creative Writing in Young People: A Step-by-Step Guide

1 Mar 20232 Mar 2023

In this step-by-step creative writing guide, we'll share our best practices for inspiring and helping our children and students to write creatively. From setting the stage to editing and revising,…

From Cinderella to Hansel and Gretel: The Lessons We Can Learn from Grimm’s Fairy Tales

28 Feb 202328 Feb 2023

The brothers Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm were German scholars who collected and published a vast array of traditional stories and fairy tales during the early 1800s. These tales have become…

Hans Christian Andersen’s Fairy Tales Still Teach Us Important Lessons, Values & Virtues

19 Feb 202328 Feb 2023

We all know and love the timeless stories of Hans Christian Andersen, but do we really understand who this remarkable author was? Born in 1805 in Odense, Denmark, he is…

Language Arts…

Beyond Words: Nurturing Communication Skills in Your Child

17 Feb 202316 May 2023

Communication Development in Children is Crucial Communication, an indispensable facet of our existence, permeates every aspect of life. From establishing relationships to expressing thoughts and emotions, effective communication is a…

Enhancing Kids’ Problem-Solving Capabilities: Strategies, Techniques and Activities

8 Feb 202316 May 2023

Are you on the quest to fortify your children's problem-solving skills? As these abilities are crucial for life success, the earlier young people learn to confront challenges, the better equipped…

How to Foster Critical Thinking in Children: A Comprehensive Guide

5 Feb 20233 Mar 2023

As caregivers and educators, we bear the responsibility of readying the next generation for a rapidly evolving world. A very important skill they must possess is critical thinking, which involves…

The Power of EQ: Learning and Teaching Emotional Intelligence

1 Feb 20233 Mar 2023

We all know the importance of intelligence, but did you know that emotional intelligence (EQ) is just as important? Emotional Intelligence refers to the ability to use emotions effectively and…

Shine with Manners and Etiquette: A Guide for Young People

29 Jan 20233 Mar 2023

Today we’re talking about the importance of teaching children and young people good manners and etiquette. It’s so important to set a good foundation for our kids when it comes…

Art

70 Art Activities and Projects, All Grades

24 Jan 202316 May 2023

Here are 70 Art Activities and Projects for all grades, broken into Lower Grades Art Activities and Projects and Higher Grades Art Activities and Projects, and followed further below by…

Language Arts…

373 Greek and Latin Roots in English Words – Vocabulary for Middle and High School

16 Jan 20232 Mar 2023

Learning Greek and Latin roots and affixes is extremely beneficial for expanding vocabulary as well as improving reading and writing skills. Consider yourself on a treasure hunt, with each word…

Vocabulary For Middle and High School Students

1 Jan 20236 Mar 2023

Decades of research have confirmed the important role that vocabulary plays in reading comprehension and in children's overall academic success. Immersing children and yound people in rich and varied language…

World and Human Geography Textbooks, Workbooks, Maps & Readers

15 Dec 202110 Mar 2022

World and Human Geography Textbooks, Workbooks, Maps & Readers This post offers two collections of learning and teaching resources, for 4th grade through high school students, covering world and human…

11 Algebra STEM Lessons from NASA

25 Nov 202125 Jan 2023

11 Algebra Stem Lessons from NASA These "Algebra 1 and 2 - Exploring Space Through Math" STEM lessons are the gateway course to the entire high school mathematics curriculum and…

Computers and Information Technology

Free Microsoft Excel Training & Tutorials

7 Oct 202128 Apr 2022

This post gives you lots of free Excel Training and Tutorial resources, many of which I have collected while working on our new page, Microsoft Office Training Tutorials, which is…

Computers and Information Technology

Free Microsoft Word Training& Tutorials

5 Oct 202128 Apr 2022

Here are many freely accessible Word Training and Tutorials that I have researched and discovered for our new page, Microsoft Office Training Tutorials, located on our Programming, Computer and I.T.…

42 Academic and Specific Vocabulary & Spelling Lists with Definitions and Examples

25 Sep 202110 Apr 2022

42 Academic and Specific Vocabulary & Spelling Lists with Definitions and Examples Continuing with my most recent vocabulary post, in this post, I present 42 Academic and Specific Vocabulary Spelling…

106 More Vocabulary and Spelling Worksheets, Lists, Texts and Videos, Grades 1-8

25 Sep 202128 Jan 2023

106 More Vocabulary and Spelling Worksheets, Lists, Texts and Videos, Grades 1-8 Here are plenty of vocabulary and spelling learning and teaching documents, available for immediate download below for all…

Slavery & Freedom and Civil Rights Movement Online Lesson Units

Slavery and Freedom This virtual journey explores the complexities of slavery and freedom in antebellum Savannah through the lens of the Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters. Students can learn about…

150 Vocabulary Word-Definition Lists and Worksheets for Middle – High School

7 Jun 20206 Mar 2023

150 Vocabulary Word-Definition Lists and Worksheets for Middle - High School Here are a total of 150 downloadable learning and instructional documents to help with expanding and building vocabulary for…

Pre-Algebra and Middle School Math…

383 Pre-Algebra Videos by Khan Academy

31 May 202026 Jan 2023

383 Pre-Algebra Videos by Khan Academy.zip Here are 383 Pre-algebra tutorial videos from Khan Academy that will teach middle school students to understand and get familiar with the foundation for…

198 Algebra Basics Videos by Khan Academy

30 May 202016 Apr 2022

198 Algebra Basics Videos by Khan Academy.zip These 198 Algebra training tutorial videos take students through a thorough review and practice of the core concepts in Algebra. They will also…

589 Algebra I Videos by Khan Academy

27 May 202025 Jan 2023

589 Algebra I Videos by Khan Academy.zip Algebra is the language through which we describe patterns and gives a simple way to express a repetitive process. These videos demonstrate and…

Reading Books…

Classic Books to Help Improve Self-Esteem and Respect for Young Readers

16 May 202014 Jan 2023

Classic Books to Help Improve Self-Esteem and Respect for Young Readers Here are 50 classic books that will help with building self-esteem, character and respect. We should not under estimate…

Art

35 Art Lessons and Projects for Middle School – HS

1 May 202030 Dec 2022

35 Art Lessons and Projects for Middle School - HS Here are 35 wonderfully written art lessons and projects for student in middle school and high school. These handouts were created…

History Books for Young Readers, by Jacob & John Abbott

23 Apr 202011 Mar 2022

History Books for Young Readers, by Jacob and John Abbott These history books are written as textbooks for classroom instruction or individual study, for levels ranging from fourth grade through…

Language Arts…

McGuffey Readers – From Primer & First Reader Through High School

McGuffey Readers - From Primer & First Reader Through High School McGuffey’s Readers series is one of the most popular textbooks of the nineteenth-century common school era. With over 122…

Science Fair Projects & Experiments – Guides and Ideas

Science Fair Projects & Experiments - Guides and Ideas Here the important areas and things to plan for and include in your science fair project experiment, and below are 10…

Language Arts…

Reading Literacy Printable Packets – All Grades

Reading Literacy Printable Packets for All Grades These printable PDF files provide engaging learning opportunities and content for grades 1-12, and cover language arts, reading, social studies and current events.…

Astronomy Experiments for Middle School Students

Astronomy Experiments for Middle School Students Astronomy Black Hole Bucket Activity (video) This helps to teach and show the idea that gravity is the structure of space and time itself.…

Native Americans…

Cherokee Trail of Tears Lessons, Activities, Materials & Videos

11 May 201922 Jan 2023

Cherokee Trail of Tears Lessons, Activities, Materials and Videos I have spent the last two weeks researching, reviewing and gathering these important lessons and activities about the Cherokee Trail of…

Chemistry Textbooks and Study Materials for Middle and High School

Chemistry Textbooks and Study Materials for Middle and High School Here are several chemistry textbooks for both middle and high school students, along with lesson and study materials with all…

Earth Science…

4 Natural Science & Technology Textbooks with Videos, Grades 4-6

30 Apr 201913 Mar 2022

4 Natural Science and Technology Textbooks with Videos, Grades 4-6 These are four engaging texts with worksheets in the student version, and a teacher edition giving explanations and answers for…

30 Geography and Map Lessons & Activities with Maps of the 50 States

30 Geography and Map Lessons & Activities with Maps of the 50 States These lessons, activities, worksheets, maps directly accessible in the above link are for various grade levels, as…

Earth Science…

75 Earth Science & Climate Lessons, Activities & Learning Videos

23 Apr 201913 Mar 2022

75 Earth Science & Climate Lessons, Activities & Learning Videos These are wonderful and insightful lessons, activities and videos that will engage, question and teach your 3rd through 9th grade…

4 Music Textbooks and Note Reading Worksheet

18 Apr 201918 Apr 2022

4 Music Textbooks and Note Reading Worksheet Here are four well written and easy-to-understand Music texts (pdf format) for beginning music theory students, for all grade levels 5 through high…

Lots of Astronomy Lessons, Activities and Learning Materials

12 Apr 201910 Mar 2022

182 Astronomy Lessons, Activities and Learning Materials Freely available here, for all grade levels, are over 180 activities, learning guides, lessons, slide presentations and study reading documents (with discussion questions)…

Pre-Algebra and Middle School Math…

34 Math Lessons for Primary and Middle School

10 Apr 201924 Jan 2023

34 Math Lessons for Primary and Middle School - 1 set of 24 and another of 10 24 Primary and Middle School Math Lessons: "Math on the Move" is a…

Reading Books…

70 Classic Story Books for Young People to Read and Enjoy

7 Apr 201914 Jan 2023

70 Classic Story Books for Young People to Read and Enjoy Here are 70 wonderful reading books for younger readers covering many areas of classical stories, folklore, history, legends, fiction…

Pre-Algebra and Middle School Math…

9 Excellent Middle School Math Textbooks with Solutions

4 Apr 201926 Jan 2023

9 Excellent Middle School Math Textbooks with Solutions This is a well presented set of middle school math texts for 6th, 7th and 8th grades put a smile on my…

Enjoying BestEdLessons.org? Please spread the word :)