Middle School Magic
Amazing Things Happening in Our Library!
Challenges of Effective Collaboration According to Doug Johnson
- Time
- Teacher Independence
- Scheduling
- Comfort
- Tradition
- School Culture
Fundamentals of Successful Collaboration According to Doug Johnson
- Help others meet instructional goals
- Bring your unique expertise to the collaborative effort
- Seek to find a "win/win" situation
- Personality & interpersonal relationships are essential
- Keep a "work in progress" mentality
Sample Collaborative Lessons From Lakeshore Middle School
Book Tasting
- Explore Different Genres
- Introduce Various Authors
- Sample a Variety of Series
- No more, "I can't find anything to read!"
"Walk a Mile in Their Shoes" Shoebox Project
"Book Tasting" Table
Nonfiction Book Tasting Project
7th Grade Kidney Transplant Research Project
- Big 6 research project using a National Kidney Foundation WebQuest
- Students explore kidney function, kidney health, kidney diseases, and dialysis.
- Students will work as a team of "Doctors" in order to choose a kidney transplant recipient from a predetermined pool of four candidates.
- 7th Grade NC Essential Science Standards
- 7.L.1.3 Summarize the hierarchical organization of multi-cellular organisms from cells to tissues to organs to systems to organisms.
7.L.1.4 Summarize the general functions of the major systems of the human body (digestion, respiration, reproduction, circulation, and excretion) and ways that these systems interact with each other to sustain life.
Kidney Transplant Recipient Pool of Candidates
Sample Student Letter
Student Letter Including Recipient Choice and Reasons Chosen
Big 6 Research Project-Ancient China
- Students work in groups to complete Ancient China research
- The Big Question: What factors led to the rise and fall of the civilization in ancient China?
- Final product=research paper
- In order to evaluate the research process students will reflect on the research process
7th Grade Weather Videos
https://youtu.be/7_a7-mUEFmM
https://youtu.be/pvdziQ2qD88
6th Grade Data for Remediation Group
(Focus for lesson RI.6.1)
MLK's "I Have a Dream Speech"
Lesson plan from Betterlesson.com
Final product..analyzing a complex text!
Inventors/Inventions Research Brochure
Sample Template For Brochure
Inventor Research Template
Invention Research Template
Which battle had the greatest impact on the outcome of the Revolutionary War?
Research Link w/Question & Answer Section
Curriculum Pathways
Template for Letter to Continental Congress from Commanding Officer
Community Tech Volunteers Assisting Students!
Guest Speakers Encourage Students to Explore Various Tech Fields.
Lake Norman High School Students Volunteer as Coding Mentors
Wall Stickers = Cheap + Easy Wall Decor!
Simple Quotes to Inspire!
Lakeshore Art Club Created a Masterpiece in the Media Center!
Interactive Bulletin Board
Take What You Need...
Notes to Encourage & Inspire!
Changing our Mindset with Locker Notes!
Failure is Not Final...
Persevere..Never Give Up!
Interactive Book Recommendation Bulletin Board
Student Recommendation...
Reader Suggestion...
Sources:
Johnson, Doug. The Indispensable Librarian: Surviving and Thriving in School Libraries in the Information Age Second Edition. Linworth Publishing Company, 2013.
WEBSITES USED FOR THE FOLLOWING LESSONS:
- "Battles of Revolutionary War" www.curriculumpathways.com
- MLK's "I Have a Dream Speech" www.betterlesson.com
- National Kidney Foundation: www.kidney.org