Throughout history, poets have used language to express their thoughts, feelings, ideas and perspectives. Poets have addressed everything from the nature of love or the beauty of a spring day to complex social issues by using rhythm, rhyme, meter and line breaks. Middle and high school students can gain a …
In kindergarten, your child is introduced to many new concepts and the teacher will help him master a variety of skills. These skills are foundational for helping your child become a successful student throughout school. Most states have adopted the Common Core, a national standards initiative for implementation in their …
Since the passage of No Child Left Behind in 2001 and its emphasis on reading and mathematics, many states have lessened the requirements for social studies in their state curriculum. Under the leadership of the National Council for the Social Studies, states are working to initiate Common Core Standards, which include …
Motivate a love of history and geography in your middle-school explorer through games that reinforce social studies material. Children can test their knowledge and stimulate their imagination while navigating virtual online games. From taking a trip around the world to investigating an antique map, young students will increase their curiosity for the …
Middle school students require methods of reading and taking notes that will help them understand and remember their ever-increasing academic load. The SQ3R method encourages students to read more carefully, question what they are reading, and review the material in a way that expands learning. The method can be used across …
With traditional print journalism in diminish as an increasing number of publications silence their presses, journalism and communications graduates have the opportunity to use the digital revolution to redefine the industry. High school students interested in a journalism career can start their training by selecting classes that directly prepare them for …
Tracking is the process of grouping students by academic ability. It determines which courses students take. Tracking causes debate. A student considered capable of higher level thinking is placed in a curriculum with complex math and foreign language. A student who is considered lower in academic ability is tracked into …
With the seemingly endless push towards a rigorously academic curriculum that emphasizes subjects such as reading, writing and math, physical education may get left behind. That said, the National Association for Sport and Physical Education notes that P.E. classes can help kids to increase self-discipline, improve self-confidence and reduce stress. Additionally, …
There are pros and cons to mandatory physical education (PE) classes, but the health benefits often outweigh other considerations. With obesity concerns on the rise, PE classes are often viewed as an obligatory requirement by both parents and school administrators. Without required PE courses, some students might choose to ignore …
Middle school students are typically social and like to talk. Books clubs can be an effective way to use these natural tendencies as a positive tool to involve middle school students in literature. The social aspect and autonomy of book clubs appeal to middle school students and provide motivation as well …
