Middle School Activities
Middle school is all about getting hands-on learning. From math games and science activities to fun study strategies and homework help, we've got it all! Go shopping for variables, make a mind-bending illusion, and make movies as you read. Try these fun activities for some hands-on learning at home.
The Amazing Returning Rod
Not only will this activity encourage critical thinking as your child tries to figure out why it happened, it will also serve to reinforce the physics concept of stored energy.
Make a Mind-Bending Illusion!
What happens when the eyes see something that the brain knows cannot be factual? This fun activity can reinforce this phenomenon using simple household items.
Whither the Weather? Be a Forecaster
See how accurate you can be in predicting the forecast or evaluating who can come the closest to the actual atmospheric readings. You'll be learning important terms while spending some time together, even if it's in front of the T.V.!
Put Together a Procedure!
If following directions is hard for your child, why not turn the tables and teach her how to effectively give instructions? With this fun activity you'll also be teaching your child how to write good scientific procedures that can be reproducible.
Circumference, Radius, Diameter, Oh My!
Here's a quick, kid-friendly intro to some geometry terms, and a fail-safe way to calculate circumference, no matter what!
Get Wise to Word Problems
Is your middle schooler stumped by word problems in math class? Here's an at-home activity that will help your child take a step back and see the big picture.
Make Your Own Paper
You can easily make your own paper with a few kitchen and hardware-store materials. Since this project uses old newspapers, your papermaking is actually paper recycling!
Teacher For a Day
Here's a fun activity that will have your child teaching you for once, while you find out exactly what she is learning in school.
Beat the Middle School Mumbles
Want to turn your child into an expert orator? Try this at-home activity to get your child thinking about voice modulation, inflection, tempo, enunciation, and eye contact.
Compare and Contrast! Diagram a Story
Comparing and contrasting elements in narrative texts involves identifying how story elements, situations, and plots are alike and different. Here's how you can get your middle schooler started.
