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The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism created this wesite for students ages 11-13. Resources, information, and support for students to help them avoid underage drinking. One section is called the "biology and chemistry that will keep you from becoming history."

This is the top 12 (and adding) best web sites for middle grades as chosen by Middle Web. The sites cover all disciplines and include professional resources.

This book is the result of research by the Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST). Their position is that the use of technology can be used to transform the nature of the curriculum itself. The e-book version has links to resources that make it a wealth of information regarding universal design for learning (UDL). UDL is a framework that can help you turn the challenges posed by high standards and increasing learner diversity into opportunities to maximize learning for every student. Drawing upon new knowledge of how the brain works and new technologies and media now available for teaching and learning, UDL frames a systematic approach to setting goals, choosing or creating flexible materials and media, and assessing students accurately.

A special page for teachers who are just beginning their classroom careers. Among recent additions: Links to a series of Teacher Magazine's Teaching Secrets articles; ideas for creating a positive and engaging classroom environment, and practical advice on developing the "Organized Middle Schooler." Check back often.