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High interest learning resources for the Middle School student - fun, challenging and varied.
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High interest learning resources for the Middle School student - fun, challenging and varied.
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Graffiti Activity Pack
Some great investigative worksheets on the cross-curriculum topic of Graffiti. Here I have used student interest in the topic to explore various cross-curriculum areas such as math, social science, debate, visual arts, and history.
I find the cross curriculum nature of these units provide so many learning opportunities.
The packs covers the following topics:
- Street Artists such as Banksy
- School policy on dealing with graffiti
- Investigation on graffiti removal products - reading a chart
- Experimenting in Street Art
- Art v Vandalism arguments
- Creating a Tag
- History of Graffiti
- Graffiti Poetry Response
This is NOT a course in Graffiti, but rather a stimulus pack of activities that uses various skills to investigate the topic of Graffiti. Suitable to Middle Schools Students in both interest and ability level.
23 pages in total
Answer key included.
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Google Maps **VALUE BUNDLE**
Great bundle value with 5 packs all related to using Google Maps in the classroom. Each pack has student self-directed worksheets that are solved by using Google Maps.
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Google Maps Worksheets
Activity Sheets for the Middle School students. Great fun solving problems using Google Maps(and Google Earth). Simple instructions but challenging activities.
I have found that the students in my class need very little instruction to complete the tasks, so long as they understand the Google Maps tools.
Google account is not required - just access to the Google Maps online.
Table of Contents
1. Creating a Travelling Distance Chart
2. Solve the Riddle
3. A Different Type of Easter Egg
4. Fantasy Island
5. Landmarks Around the World
6. Cruising the Seas
7. All about Continents
8. The Earth’s Grid System
9. From Pegman’s Point of View
10. Time & Weather Clues
11. Sites with a View
12. Home Sweet Home
13. Street View Safari
14. Who Am I?
15. National Parks
16. Your Place
17. A Mission for Agent Pegman
18. Things to do on Google Earth
19. Oddities on Google Earth
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Google Maps Math Problems
This is a pack of worksheets with Math problems students can do on Google Maps. The problems cover a range of activities, but my class particularly liked the activity based on Disneyland where they had to zoom in on Street View as well as use the Earth function to mathematically calculate the number of car parks in a particular structure at Disneyland, and also calculate the commercial profitability of the car park.
This is a multi-skilled pack for Middle School students and those who have bought my other packs over the years (thank you all!) you will know that each sheet is well laid out, nicely presented and encourages the student to work independently on each activity.
As well as the Disneyland activity, the pack includes:
- designing a road trip
- searching for mathematical street names in a particular location(we found more than 10 names!)
- researching odd mathematical locations
- measuring and comparing distance
- and more
10 pages of worksheets, PLUS an answer key.
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Google Street View Worksheets
24 pages of worksheets for upper primary/lower secondary students using Google's fabulous Street View, newly updated with Answer Key and further instructions for Agent Pegman.
Activities include:
- looking for animals on safari
- looking for unusual landmarks
- perform some exemplary spy work
- visit some very obscure locations
- stand right in the middle of Stonehenge, Legoland, Warwick Castle gardens and travel the slopes of Whistler
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Easter Fun with Google Maps
Great worksheets for Middle School students based around the story of Easter and everything connected with Easter (Easter Eggs - chocolate and non-chocolate!, Easter Island, the Easter sites of significance, and more.)
Use Google Maps to complete the worksheets
Learning objectives include:
• Ability to calculate distances in Google Maps
• Able to load a database to Google Maps
• Ability to insert Placemarker information in Google Maps
• Ability to use creativity and imagination in developing a fantasy island
• Ability to construct a map with all key features
• Ability to locate information in Google Maps using coordinates
• Ability to apply some simple knowledge of Excel.
All the activities were great fun in my classroom, and the students could progress through them at their own pace and without too much direction.
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Placemarkers in Google Maps
Representing data on a map is an important form of communicating information to the reader. Information graphics need to provide the right information in the clearest format possible. Google Maps provides an easy facility to display data for any reader, and anybody can use this facility to upload their information.
An excellent introduction to this topic would be for the teacher and students to explore the range of ways that data can be represented on a map. Different ways include heat maps, geographic stretching of continents, icons and symbols, colours and shades, bar graphs, and interactive maps.
The lessons and activities in this unit of work are for the lower and middle secondary years of schooling and focus on how to add Placemarkers and how to bulk upload more than one data point to show a broader range of data.
Simple instructions and clear screenshots, along with relevant student activities make this unit of work self-instructing for every student.
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Google Maps Activity Sheets
Activity Sheets for the Middle School students. Great fun solving problems using Google Maps(and Google Earth). Simple instructions but challenging activities.
I have found that the students in my class need very little instruction to complete the tasks, so long as they understand the Google Maps tools.
Google account is not required - just access to the Google Maps online.
Table of Contents
1. Creating a Travelling Distance Chart
2. Solve the Riddle
3. A Different Type of Easter Egg
4. Fantasy Island
5. Landmarks Around the World
6. Cruising the Seas
7. All about Continents
8. The Earth’s Grid System
9. From Pegman’s Point of View
10. Time & Weather Clues
11. Sites with a View
12. Home Sweet Home
13. Street View Safari
14. Who Am I?
15. National Parks
16. Your Place
17. A Mission for Agent Pegman
18. Things to do on Google Earth
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29 pages
1 month duration
Answer key included
What Country is This on Google Earth? EXTRA
EVEN MORE printable maps with a simple clue that students use to determine what country is outlined on the sheet.
The first pack of What Country is This? was so popular, that I have made another pack
Again, the clue might be a longitude or latitude, a key city, or a geographical feature.
The task is simple, but the activity is challenging.
Students can also use the shape of the country to help in working out the name of the country.
The worksheets have an answer key at the end. There are 22 maps in all. Some sample pages shown.
What Country is This? ***Powerpoint Slideshow***
Powerpoint slides of maps with a simple clue that can be used as a class activity.
The task is to determine what country is outlined on each slide. First the country outline is shown, then click on to a single clue to help identify the country.
The clue might be a longitude or latitude, a key city, or a geographical feature. Use Google Earth to find the country from the clues provided.
The task is simple, but the activity is challenging.
Once the students identify the country from the shape and/or the clue, click on to see the answer.
There are 22 maps in all.
Slideshow sequence shows the answer at final transition.
(Sample pages only shown here)
Note Taking Methods
Understanding note-taking strategies is important for further study and in working life.
These 23 pdf pages of activities show different ways of taking and recording notes.
It includes practice using the Cornell Method, Mind Mapping, the Charting Method, taking book notes, and using the SQ3R and Outline Method.
Each note-taking strategy can be used for different purposes.
What Country Is This?
Printable maps with a simple clue that students use to determine what country is outlined on the sheet.
The clue might be a longitude or latitude, a key city, or a geographical feature.
The task is simple, but the activity is challenging.
Students can also use the shape of the country to help in working out the name of the country.
The worksheets have an answer key at the end. There are 22 maps in all. The maps shown here are samples only.
Mastering Persuasive Speech Writing (Rubric included)
Mastering Persuasive Speech Writing (and Delivery)
Transform your students into confident, articulate speakers with this persuasive speech writing unit. Designed specifically for grades 6-8, this ready-to-use package makes creating a persuasive speech engaging, structured, and achievable for every student.
Includes:
More than 20 pages of student worksheets
Clear, age-appropriate teaching objectives
Professional rubric for fair assessment
Step-by-step speechwriting guide
Student-friendly handouts and worksheets
Speech writing is an essential life skill.
Perfect for:
Language Arts Teachers
Speech and Debate Coaches
ELA Departments
Literacy Specialists
Student Leadership Advisors
Mind Models for Mastering the Impromptu Speech
If the thought of public speaking creates fear in many people, the impromptu speech can create a sense of terror.
But with this simple A3 pdf of actionable tips, there’s no need to feel so anxious.
Download and keep them handy next time your students need some strategies to tackle an impromptu speech.
How To Say Sorry - And Mean It!
How to Say “I’m Sorry” - A Comprehensive Middle School Resource
Transform the challenging task of teaching apology skills into an engaging learning experience with this detailed, ready-to-use workbook designed specifically for middle school students. This 16-page resource provides a structured approach to understanding, practicing, and mastering the art of genuine apologies.
What’s Included:
Complete student workbook with interactive exercises
Comprehensive teacher’s notes and implementation guide
Detailed assessment rubric
Bonus junior student handbook template
Digital vs. in-person apology scenarios
Role-playing activities and reflection exercises
Key Learning Outcomes:
Students will learn to:
Master the four essential components of a genuine apology
Distinguish between sincere and insincere apologies
Adapt apology approaches for different situations
Navigate both in-person and digital apologies
Develop emotional intelligence and conflict resolution skills
Perfect For:
Advisory/homeroom periods
Social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum
Conflict resolution workshops
Character education programs
Counseling groups
Individual student guidance
Resource Features:
Age-appropriate scenarios and examples
Fill-in-the-blank practice exercises
Guided reflection questions
Extension activities for deeper learning
Flexible implementation options (20-30 minutes per section)
Clear assessment criteria
Grade Level:
Primarily designed for grades 6-8, with adaptable content for grades 5-9
Includes modified junior version template for younger students
Format:
PDF format (16 pages)
Print-ready with clear formatting
Easy-to-follow layout
Student-friendly design
Includes both student worksheets and teacher resources
This comprehensive resource not only teaches the mechanics of apologizing but helps students understand the importance of genuine remorse and making amends. Perfect for building a more empathetic and responsible school community.
Note to Teachers: This resource aligns with SEL competencies and can be easily integrated into your existing character education or advisory curriculum. The modular design allows for flexible implementation based on your classroom needs and time constraints.Last edited just now
Being Productive - Working With Focus and Efficiency
"Being Productive" Worksheets for Middle School Students – Boost Productivity & Stay Organized
Use this “Being Productive” worksheet pack to equip Middle School students with essential time management skills. Designed to help students evaluate how they use their time, overcome procrastination, set realistic goals, and develop positive habits, these worksheets foster self-discipline, organization, and productivity.
This comprehensive pack includes a variety of interactive activities and techniques, such as daily time audits, weekly planning templates, and strategies for reaching flow states, making it perfect for personal growth and classroom use.
Key Features:
**Daily Time Audit **to analyze current time usage and identify improvement areas
Eisenhower Matrix activity for distinguishing between urgent and important tasks
Weekly Planning Template to structure daily routines and balance commitments
Anti-Procrastination Strategies with personalized action plans
Flow State Techniques to enhance focus and boost performance
Self-Care & Productivity Checklists for a well-rounded approach to time management
Teachers Notes
Comprehensive Rubric for assessment
Benefits:
Encourages students to take control of their schedules
Teaches practical strategies for reducing procrastination
Helps create a balanced lifestyle through self-care integration
Improves academic performance by promoting better study habits
Perfect for:
Middle school teachers seeking to teach life skills
Students looking to improve study habits and time management
Homeschool educators wanting a structured productivity curriculum
Give your students the tools they need to become more productive and confident learners. Download the Being Productive Worksheets Pack today and help them make the most of their time!
St Patrick's Day Google Earth Scavenger Hunt
St. Patrick’s Day Google Earth Scavenger Hunt - Digital Learning Resource
Transform your classroom’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration into an engaging virtual journey across Ireland and Irish-American landmarks with our comprehensive Google Earth Scavenger Hunt!
Product Overview
A digital learning resource that combines geography, history, and Irish culture through 33 carefully crafted challenges using Google Earth. Perfect for grades 6-8, this educational pack provides a unique blend of technology and cultural exploration.
Key Features
33 detailed search challenges across multiple categories
Comprehensive teacher’s guide with technical setup instructions
Complete answer key with measurement tolerances
Fascinating “Fun Facts” sections for deeper learning
Bonus challenges for advanced students
Compatible with Google Earth Web, Pro, and Mobile versions
Educational Benefits
Develops digital literacy and geography skills
Enhances research and measurement abilities
Promotes cultural awareness and understanding
Integrates technology with social studies
Supports both independent and collaborative learning
What’s Included
Main scavenger hunt worksheet with 33 challenges
Detailed location-specific fun facts
Technical setup guide for Google Earth
Comprehensive answer key
Network requirement specifications
Perfect For
Middle School Social Studies Classes
Geography Lessons
Cultural Heritage Units
St. Patrick’s Day Activities
Distance Learning Programs
Cross-Curricular STEM Integration
After the Disaster - Community Resilience
Community Resilience Unit – Lesson Plan, with supporting Slide Deck & Assessment Rubric and Teacher Notes
Empower Your Students to Build Stronger Communities in the Face of Adversity
In the wake of global disasters like the recent Los Angeles wildfires, floods, and other crises, it’s more important than ever to teach students how communities can come together, overcome challenges, and emerge stronger.
This Community Resilience Unit is a comprehensive, ready-to-use resource designed to help middle school students explore the power of resilience, kindness, and collaboration in the face of adversity.
This unit focuses on the positive outcomes of challenging events, showing students how communities can grow stronger by working together. Through engaging activities, real-world examples, and thought-provoking discussions, students will learn how to identify local heroes, map community resources, and take action to support their own communities.
What’s Included:
Slide Deck(Powerpoint):
A visually engaging presentation that introduces key concepts like community resilience, local heroes, and problem-solving.
Includes real-world examples of communities overcoming disasters, such as wildfires, floods, and typhoons.
Detailed Lesson Plan:
Step-by-step instructions for 8-10 lessons, complete with objectives, activities, and discussion prompts.
Covers topics like community mapping, interviewing local heroes, creating kindness diaries, and designing solution webs.
Assessment Tools:
A comprehensive rubric for evaluating student work, including community maps, kindness diaries, and speeches.
Reflection prompts and self-assessment forms to help students track their learning.
Why Teachers Love This Unit:
Relevant & Timely: Addresses real-world events like wildfires, floods, and other disasters, helping students process these events in a positive and constructive way.
Easy to Implement: Comes with everything you need—lesson plans, slide decks, worksheets, and assessment tools—saving you hours of preparation time.
Engaging & Interactive: Hands-on activities like community mapping, interviewing local heroes, and creating kindness diaries keep students actively involved in their learning.
Builds Essential Skills: Teaches problem-solving, collaboration, and empathy, while empowering students to take action in their own communities.
Perfect For:
Middle school teachers looking for a meaningful way to address recent disasters and their impact on communities.
Educators who want to foster empathy, collaboration, and problem-solving skills in their students.
Schools seeking to create a positive, action-oriented classroom environment.
Turn Challenges into Opportunities for Growth
Help your students see the silver lining in difficult times. With the Community Resilience Unit, they’ll learn how communities can come together, support one another, and emerge stronger than ever.
Download your copy today and inspire the next generation of community leaders!
Cyberbullying - It's Not OK
Digital Online Safety & Cyberbullying Discussion Handouts for Middle School Students (including Letter to Parents Template)
Help middle school students become responsible digital citizens with the Digital Online Safety & Cyberbullying Awareness Discussion Pack.
This resource includes real-life scenarios, interactive discussions, and practical exercises designed to teach students how to identify, prevent, and respond to cyberbullying while fostering safe online behavior.
With growing concerns around cyberbullying and online safety, this pack offers a structured approach for teachers, parents, and students to navigate the digital world safely and confidently.
Key Features:
Realistic Scenarios: Explore relatable situations involving social media, gaming, group chats, and online learning.
Discussion Prompts: Designed for classroom engagement to help students reflect on their behavior and build empathy.
Teacher Notes: Comprehensive guides for facilitating discussions and handling sensitive topics effectively.
Parent Information Sheet(incl Word doc): Includes take-home activities, family internet agreements, and a letter template for engaging parents in digital safety education.
Strategies for Positive Online Behavior: Help students distinguish between constructive criticism and cyberbullying, understand community guidelines, and practice safe social media habits.
Topics Covered:
Cyberbullying types and prevention
Understanding digital footprints
Safe social media practices
Protecting personal information
How to support peers and report online harassment
Recognizing the difference between appropriate moderation and targeted harassment
Benefits:
Promotes responsible digital citizenship
Builds resilience against online harassment
Encourages open communication between students, teachers, and parents
Provides actionable strategies for handling online conflicts
Perfect for:
Teachers conducting lessons on digital literacy
Parents wanting to educate children about online safety
Schools implementing cyberbullying prevention programs
Counsellors addressing online harassment issues
Equip your students with essential skills for navigating the online world safely.
Download the Digital Online Safety & Cyberbullying Awareness Worksheets Pack today and help create a safer digital environment for everyone!
Groundhog Day Google Earth Scavenger Hunt
Groundhog Day Virtual Scavenger Hunt: Google Earth Activity Pack
Experience Groundhog Day like never before with this Google Earth scavenger hunt!
Perfect for grades 4-8, this treasure hunt transforms traditional geography lessons into an exciting virtual adventure.
Product Highlights
Go on a virtual tour of 6 famous weather-predicting groundhog locations
Clearly presented worksheets for student engagement
Practice Longitude and Latitude identification
Key Features
10 pages of activities in pdf format
Detailed location-based challenges
Historical imagery exploration tasks
Distance calculation exercises
Clear instructions and guidance
Compatible with Google Earth Web (free version)
Complete Answer Key
Educational Benefits
Develops digital literacy skills
Enhances map reading abilities
Strengthens geographical awareness
Promotes cultural understanding
Builds research and observation skills
Supports STEM learning objectives
Perfect For
Middle school geography classes
Elementary social studies lessons
Distance learning programs
Homeschool curricula
Library educational programs
After-school STEM activities
Package Includes
Student activity worksheets
Technical setup instructions
Answer key for all questions
Why Choose This Resource?
Ready-to-use lesson plans
Engaging virtual field trip experience
No travel costs or logistics
Adaptable for different learning levels
Immediate digital delivery
Valentine's Day Google Earth Scavenger Hunt
Valentine’s Day Digital Geography Scavenger Hunt | Google Earth Activity
Transform Valentine’s Day into an engaging global geography lesson with this innovative Google Earth scavenger hunt!
Perfect for middle school students, this ready-to-use digital activity combines cultural exploration, mapping skills, and romantic landmarks worldwide.
Key Features:
✓ 39 carefully curated locations across 6 continents
✓ Complete teacher answer key included
✓ Detailed technical setup guide for Google Earth
✓ Engaging fun facts for each location
✓ Cross-curricular connections with history and cultural studies ✓ Easy-to-follow measurement activities
✓ Compatible with Google Earth Web (free version)
Learning Outcomes:
Master geographical coordinates and navigation
Practice digital mapping skills
Explore world cultures and traditions
Develop measurement and scale understanding
Learn historical significance of global landmarks
Package Includes:
8-page student activity workbook (PDF)
Fun Facts about some of the sites
Comprehensive answer key
Google Earth setup instructions
Perfect for:
Distance learning
Computer lab activities
Homework assignments
Sub plans
Valentine’s Day lessons
Geography units
Chernobyl Today on Google Maps
Exploring Chernobyl Today
Google Maps & Google Earth Activity Pack – A Fascinating Geography Lesson
Take your Middle School or High School students on a virtual journey to one of history’s most significant disaster sites with the “Exploring Chernobyl” Google Maps & Google Earth Activity Pack.
This resource combines real-world geography tools with thought-provoking questions, offering a hands-on learning experience about the Chernobyl nuclear disaster and its global impact.
Students will explore key locations, use distance-measuring tools, and analyze historical imagery to understand the event’s aftermath and the environmental, historical, and social effects of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone.
Key Features:
Google Maps & Earth Integration: Activities using Google Maps, Google Earth, and Street View to virtually visit Chernobyl and its surroundings.
Historical Analysis: Examine historical imagery and track the development of the Chernobyl sarcophagus over time.
Hands-On Measurements: Use Google tools to measure distances and areas, and explore key sites like the nuclear reactor and abandoned towns.
Critical Thinking Questions: Engage students with challenges such as mapping the Exclusion Zone and analyzing abandoned structures.
Real-World Learning: Perfect for incorporating technology and geography into classroom lessons.
Topics Covered:
The Chernobyl disaster and its global impact
Measuring distances between Chernobyl and major cities (Kyiv, London, Moscow, and more)
The construction and purpose of the Chernobyl sarcophagus
Exploring abandoned sites in the Exclusion Zone, such as Pripyat’s amusement park and ferris wheel
Mapping and understanding restricted zones
Benefits:
Engages students with an interactive and technology-driven approach
Develops practical skills using Google Maps and Earth tools
Enhances understanding of historical and environmental topics
Encourages critical thinking through real-world problem-solving
Perfect for:
Geography Teachers looking for engaging, tech-based activities
History Teachers exploring the global impacts of nuclear disasters
Students developing spatial awareness and analytical skills
Homeschooling Parents seeking innovative educational tools
Download the Activity Pack today and bring history, geography, and technology together for an unforgettable classroom experience!
Easter Scavenger Hunt on Google Earth | Fun and Challenging
Google Earth Easter Scavenger Hunt: Interactive Global Geography Adventure for Middle School
Transform your Middle School geography lessons into an exciting digital adventure with this comprehensive Google Earth Easter Scavenger Hunt worksheet pack. Perfect for Grades 6-8, this engaging 15-page resource combines cultural education, digital literacy, and holiday fun into one dynamic learning experience.
Key Features:
Interactive exploration of Easter celebrations worldwide using Google Earth
Cross-curricular integration of geography, cultural studies, and technology skills
Detailed teacher notes and answer key included
Compatible with all versions of Google Earth (Web, Pro Desktop, and Mobile)
Step-by-step technical setup instructions for classroom implementation
Learning Activities Include:
Virtual visits to iconic locations like Vatican City, Jerusalem, and Easter Island
Measurement and calculation exercises using Google Earth tools
Cultural exploration of Easter traditions across different countries
Problem-solving through coordinate-based puzzles
Interactive “Easter egg” discovery challenges
Optional flight simulator routing activity
Technical Skills developed:
Google Earth navigation and tool usage
Distance measurement and geographical calculations
3D terrain visualization
Street View exploration
Digital map reading and interpretation
Educational Benefits:
Enhances digital literacy skills
Develops global cultural awareness
Strengthens problem-solving abilities
Improves spatial awareness and geography skills
Encourages independent learning and exploration
Perfect for:
Middle School geography classes
Cultural studies units
Distance learning activities
Technology integration lessons
Holiday-themed educational activities
Library skill session
Make Easter educational and engaging with this innovative digital scavenger hunt that brings global traditions to life through interactive technology!