Middle School
Explore our resources for middle school students, including the Natural Inquirer journals and monographs, as well as activities, lesson plans, learning modules, and much more!
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Students work in groups to analyze the Natural Inquirer article research study and give a brief presentation on their findings to their…Students work in groups to analyze the Natural Inquirer article research study and give a brief presentation on their findings to their classmates. This lesson plan can be used with any Natural...
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Students determine important parts of the text and share questions and comments about selected parts of the text. This lesson…Students determine important parts of the text and share questions and comments about selected parts of the text. This lesson plan can be used with any Natural Inquirer article.
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After you read “Knock on Wood,” see if you can complete this eyeChallenge. Each of the following images represents something…After you read “Knock on Wood,” see if you can complete this eyeChallenge. Each of the following images represents something from the article. Explain what each of these images represents.
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After reading “Knock on Wood,” try this create-a-phrase challenge. Draw a line from a word in the left column to…After reading “Knock on Wood,” try this create-a-phrase challenge. Draw a line from a word in the left column to a word in the right column to create a phrase...
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After reading “Cream of the Crop,” see if you can complete this create-a-phrase challenge. Draw a line from a word…After reading “Cream of the Crop,” see if you can complete this create-a-phrase challenge. Draw a line from a word in the left column to a word in the right...
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After reading “Cream of the Crop,” test your knowledge with an eyeChallenge. Each of the following images represents something from…After reading “Cream of the Crop,” test your knowledge with an eyeChallenge. Each of the following images represents something from the article. Explain what each of these images represents.
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In this lesson plan, students will complete a guided reading activity while reading their chosen article. As they read, they…In this lesson plan, students will complete a guided reading activity while reading their chosen article. As they read, they will complete a double-entry graphic organizer where they will note...
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After reading the Caves and Karst edition of Natural Inquirer, test your knowledge with a crossword puzzle.After reading the Caves and Karst edition of Natural Inquirer, test your knowledge with a crossword puzzle.
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After reading the Caves and Karst Edition of Natural Inquirer, test your knowledge with an eyeChallenge. Examine each image taken…After reading the Caves and Karst Edition of Natural Inquirer, test your knowledge with an eyeChallenge. Examine each image taken from the edition and explain what each represents. You may...
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In this lesson plan, students learn about what led scientists to their careers, then think about activities they like that…In this lesson plan, students learn about what led scientists to their careers, then think about activities they like that could apply to science careers.