National Middle School Association Store. Online store for NMSA publications. Publications relating to beinga Middle Grades Educator. Subject matter includes: Technology, Teaching, Content Area Specific titles, Young Adolescent Developement, Research, Leadership, etc...
This is a great site to find readings focused on Middle Grade Level issues to further expand my knowledge and ideas on particular areas in education.
Only National Education Association dedicated to Middle level grades. Offer professional Development to teachers and other resources. This is a great website for Middle Grades Teachers
this is an article from NY Times talking about how you must need patience to be a middle school teacher. I think this is a good site because we need someone or something to tell us and remind us about teaching middle schooolers
This website is a great resource form information, strategies, best practices, professional development and middle level advocacy. They have a large selection of research summaries and reports to choose from, which are directed at middle grades topics. In addition they have an annual conference, which should be of interest for Middle Level Teachers to attend.
This is a wonderful association for Middle Grade educators - offering professional preparation, products specifically designed for middle school classrooms/schools, and much much more!!!
I know alot of other people have already posted this link. But I just wanted to reiterate the importance of being involved in groups like this. Not only are you able to associate with other teachers in every state, but you're also able to discover new opportunites to enhance your career.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics: Middle School Resources. Provides focal points, math problems, student activity sheets, weekly problems, tips for teachers, and lessons and activities.
This is a great source for Middle Grades Mathematics Teachers (or any level Mathematics teachers.). It can be used to find supplemental instruction such as activity sheets, daily problems and tips on different issues with your students.
National Science Teachers Association - MIddle School Science. Provides science teachers with books, articles, publications, "Science Scope" journal for high school science teachers, and links to additional materials/websites for Middle School Science teachers.
This is a great source for teachers to use whether middle school, high school, or college level. This could be used for group assignments or individual assignments.
Teachers can send out assignments via Live Writer to students. And students can submit assigments via Live Writer as well. This takes out the extra step of sending it either as an e-mail, or having to print the assignment all together. A great way to go green, and move away from printing. It is also a great way to integrate technology into the everyday classroom.
This tool can also be used by teachers when assigning group assignments. Similar to our 6 facets assignment with Google Docs, student can share a document with the others in their group. Once they have collaboratively worked together to complete the assignment, they may then share it with the teacher to turn it in.
An online store for Carson-Dellosa Publishing. They have an assortment of books and other materials available for teachers and parents. Subject areas have materials listed by elementary and middle school grade level. A source for finding supplemental materials to use in class and help in teaching.
See real middle school teachers incorporating the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics standards into their lessons, while learning as much about teaching as their students do about math. The programs demonstrate how teachers guide and assess student understanding, and offer strategies for keeping students motivated and engaged at this critical age.