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- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students write a letter to fifth graders who are transitioning to the middle school. They give them information that could be helpful and an older student to ask for advice. They peer edit each others paper before sending them to the fifth graders. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students create a video explaining what younger students can expect when they come to the middle school. They create a script to go along with the video. They show the video to the fifth graders. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students write a brochure that educates incoming middle school students on how to succeed. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th
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Students engage in a lesson which address the concerns and issues around new 6th grade students arriving at middle school. They, parents and teachers use this strategy to effectuate good communication. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd - 5th
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Students acquire about expectations and opportunities in 6th grade. They tour the middle school, participate in a question/answer session and meet the staff at a Middle School Bingo. Students keep up with a journal entry/letter to the 5th grade homeroom teacher. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 11th - 12th
- Rating
Students investigate the typical French Middle School student to find out more information about a typical day at school. The day is compared to a day in the life of an American in middle school. The exercise increases cultural awareness as well as communication skills. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th - 7th
- Rating
Students study how to transition between elementary school and middle school. They view a Power Point presentation to discuss learning styles, strengths in learning, areas of support, social information, hobbies, and subjects of interest. They create their own Power Point presentation and present it to the class. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th - 8th
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Students create questions to pose to adults working in Middle School. In groups, students create a video interviewing the Middle School staff. They edit the video and format present it as an introduction to Middle School for perspective students. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Higher Ed
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Students engage in activities to study about the characteristics of middle school aged adolescents. They study the unique attributes of the teens that needs to be addressed by home and school. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th
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Students discuss concerns and expectations about their transition to middle school. They write a letter to fourth grade students explaining fifth grade responsibilities. They watch the video "Movin' On Up" and take notes about organization, studying and social skills. Full Review »
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