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This is a working classroom website for students and a resource collection for teachers. Use this map to see the current main menu, explore pages by purpose, and find individual blog posts.
Your working classroom
Open assigned activities, practice skills, follow learning pathways, complete quizzes, and find school information.
Open the Student Hub →Ideas for your classroom
Find teaching resources, materials, lesson ideas, planning tools, and strategies to adapt for your students.
Open Teacher Resources →Pages, organized by purpose
Search page and post titles below. Choose a collection below, or search for a page or blog post by title.
Student classroom & practice 21 pages
The Student Hub, class activities, quizzes, practice, and classroom reference tools.
- Circle Area & Genetic Instructions | Vocabulary Mini-Lesson
- Circles & Food Webs | Vocabulary Mini-Lesson
- Learning Pathway | Natural Selection and Evolution
- Group Work Feedback
- Math & Science Vocabulary
- Sampling & Ecosystem Roles | Vocabulary Mini-Lesson
- Classroom Routines & Passes
- Classroom Expectations & Procedures
- Students
- Math & Science Learning Pathways
- Math Learning Pathways
- Science Learning Pathways
- Five-Minute Math Check
- Video Quiz
- Sheldon News Quiz
- Schoolwide VotingDoor decorating · Pumpkin decorating · Staff costumes
- Math GamesMultiplication Mission · Integer Rover · Equivalent Match
- Multiplication Mission
- Debate
- Study Help & Strategies
- Digital Learning Resources for Students
Life science virtual labs 4 pages
Working student experiments with controls, visual models, recorded data, graphs, and downloadable lab reports.
Individual video & Sheldon News quizzes 16 pages
Open a specific broadcast or video activity. The quiz hubs also link to these pages.
- Sheldon News Quiz | November 2, 2026
- Video Quiz | Stop-Motion Video
- Video Quiz | Parts of a Cell
- Sheldon News Quiz | October 26, 2026
- Sheldon News Quiz | October 19, 2026
- Sheldon News Quiz | October 12, 2026
- Sheldon News Quiz | October 4, 2026
- Sheldon News Quiz | September 27, 2026
- Sheldon News Quiz | September 19, 2026
- Sheldon News Quiz | September 14, 2026
- Video Quiz | How The World’s Largest Paper Company Makes 1/3 of Cardboard Boxes In America
- Daring Fly | Video Quiz
- Australian Walking Stick | Video Quiz
- Speed of Light | Video Quiz
- What Happens to Your Suitcase After Check-In | Video Quiz
- Salt | Video Quiz
Individual math learning pathways 22 pages
The lesson pages linked from Mathematics. The science hub contains its own lesson choices.
- Unit Rates
- Proportional Tables Lab
- Recognizing Proportional Relationships
- Ratios, Fractions & Equivalent Ratios
- Constant of Proportionality
- Writing Equations: y = kx
- Graphing Proportional Relationships
- Connecting Tables, Graphs & Equations
- Solving Missing Values in Proportions
- Percent as a Proportional Relationship
- Real-World Rates & Comparisons
- Proportional vs. Nonproportional
- Proportional Problem Solving
- Adding & Subtracting Rational Numbers
- Multiplying & Dividing Rational Numbers
- Rational Number Problem Solving
- Using Properties to Rewrite Expressions
- Rewriting Expressions to Reveal Meaning
- Multi-Step Real-World Problems
- Solving Equations & Inequalities
- Slope as a Unit Rate
- Scale Drawings & Maps
Reading, writing & media projects 7 pages
Books, reading journals, book reviews, and student media work.
School news, clubs & student life 18 pages
School news, clubs and sports, student leadership, sign-ups, votes, community events, and classroom logistics.
- Staff Costume Contest
- Pumpkin Decorating Contest
- Door Decorating Contest
- Mystery Staff Challenge
- Student Council Shirt Vote
- Sheldon News Feedback
- Sheldon News
- Sheldon Clubs & Sports
- Student Council
- Student Council Snack Stand Sign-Up
- Student Council Nominations
- Student Council Election Ballot
- SSA Action Log
- Dissection Ballot
- Book Vote
- Candy Corn Count
- Community Events
- Restroom Queue
Teacher resources, materials & strategies 11 pages
Planning resources, classroom materials, lesson ideas, teaching strategies, and teacher tools.
- Teachers
- Technology & Learning Resources for Teachers
- The Middle School Classroom Playbook
- Free Classroom Materials for Teachers
- Group Creator
- English Learner Support for Teachers
- Lesson Objective and Success Criteria Generator
- Exit Ticket Builder
- 180 Days of Math Connections for Seventh Grade
- Thinking Math
- How Students Can Create and Print Their Own Books
Home, blog & site information 5 pages
The homepage, blog archive, support page, and site policies.
- HomeStudent and teacher entry points · About Mr. Alexander
- Blog
- Donate
- Privacy Policy for MrAlexander.org
- Cookie Policy
Individual blog posts 211 posts
The blog contains both student learning activities and teacher ideas. Use the search field above to find a title, or open the blog’s category filters.
- Extra Credit Policies That Stay Manageable
- Design an Animal Habitat: Science Writing Challenge
- How Scientists Use Ratios: A Data Challenge
- Decomposers: Where Do Fallen Leaves Go?
- Fix the Paragraph: Make the Timeline Clear
- Small-Group Instruction: Routines That Keep Everyone Learning
- Engineering Design Challenge: Invent Something New
- Planet Habitability Activity: Would You Live There?
- Estimation Challenge: Is $25 Enough for the Supplies?
- Turn and Talk in Middle School: Give the Conversation a Job
- Teaching Classroom Procedures: A Calm Reset for Middle School
- Would You Rather Math: $100 Now or $10 Each Week?
- Reading Graphs Like a Scientist: Describe What the Data Show
- Two-Sentence Story Challenge: Make Every Detail Count
- Mystery Photo Science Warm-Up: Observe Before You Explain
- Math Mistake Monday: Fix the Fraction Addition
- Quick Formative Assessment for Middle School: Check, Sort, Respond
- Claim-Evidence-Reasoning Science Starters for Middle School
- Visual Math Strategies for Middle School: Make Reasoning Visible
- 10 Self-Care Strategies Every Teacher Should Know
- 4×6 Thermal Choice Boards for the Classroom: Boost Engagement and Save Time
- 5 Fast Routines to Build Reading Fluency in Middle School
- A Day at the Carnival
- A Day in a Different Life
- A Day in a Giant’s World
- A Day in an Ice Palace
- A Day in the Life of a Superhero
- A Message from Tomorrow
- A Time I Loved School
- Addressing Teacher Burnout: Effective Strategies and Solutions
- Agree or Disagree?
- Alien Invasion Survival Plan
- Are Microbes Mostly Helpful or Harmful?
- Best Lesson Plans & Materials: Teacher’s Guide
- Beyond the Classroom: What Makes You, You?
- Blending Technology in the Classroom: Practical Strategies for Teachers
- Book Review Assignment: Free State of Being
- Daily Grammar Fix I
- Daily Grammar Fix II
- Daily Grammar Fix III
- Debate Stages Assignment for Middle School Students
- Describe a Day in Your Dream Job
- Describe a World Where Technology Doesn’t Exist
- Describe Your Dream House
- Deserted Town Writing Prompt: A Mystery Warm-Up
- Detective Writing Warm-Up Mystery for Students
- Dinner on a Budget: Where Would You Shop?
- Dissection Reflection
- Dream Vacation Writing Prompt
- Easy Ways to Build Media Literacy into Your Daily Lessons
- Emoji Story Starter
- Empowering Students Through Culturally Responsive Teaching
- Engaging Students with Stop Motion Animation Projects in the Classroom
- Enhance Learning with Classroom Technology
- Enhancing Student Assessment and Feedback: Digital Tools and Strategies for Diverse Learning Needs
- Essential Digital Tools and Software for Teachers
- Exploring Alternative Education Careers: A Path for Educators
- Exploring Moral Dilemmas
- Favorite Holiday Writing Prompt
- Favorite Things Writing Prompt for Middle School Students
- Financial Literacy Activity for Middle School: Can You Afford It?
- Finish the Story
- First Day Back After Break Warm-Up: Reset Expectations
- First Week Strategies for Middle School Teachers
- Fix Grammar Mistakes in a Paragraph – Student Warm-Up Activity
- Forbidden Forest Story
- Fun Fact: Animal Edition
- Fun Fact: Human Body
- Getting to Know You – Student Questionnaire for Back to School
- Grasshopper Dissection Lab: Essential Vocabulary
- Grasshopper Dissection Lab: Step-by-Step Guide
- Grasshopper Dissection Reflection: What Should We Dissect Next?
- Group Project Apocalypse
- Handling School Stress When Everything Feels “Too Much”
- How Can Small Acts of Kindness Change the World?
- How Do Your Eyes Work? The Science of Seeing
- How to Learn on the Go: Micro learning for Busy Educators
- Ideal Christmas Break Writing Prompt for Students
- If I Could Visit the Future – Writing Prompt for Students
- If You Could Travel Anywhere
- If You Were the Teacher
- Imagine You Can Talk to Trees. What Do They Say?
- Imagine You Find a Door to Another World
- Imagine You’re a Character in Your Favorite Video Game
- Imagine You’re a Detective Solving a Mystery
- Invent a New Food
- Invent a New Holiday and Describe How It’s Celebrated
- Keystone Species and Water Quality
- Learning Style Questions
- Making Tough Choices – The Choice at the Crosswalk
- Making Tough Choices at School – The Note in the Locker
- Math Mystery Story Challenge: Can You Solve the Case?
- Math Mystery: The Missing Delivery Plan
- Microscopic Mystery I
- Middle School Mystery Story – The Case of the Vanishing Backpack
- Middle School Writing Prompt: What Talent Are You Proud Of?
- Mindfulness in the Classroom: Techniques for Teachers
- Movie Night: Don’t Leave Anyone Out!
- My Life as a Chef
- My School Year Story
- Mystery Object
- Mystery Photo Challenge: Can You Figure It Out?
- One Thing
- Osmosis Virtual Lab: The Mystery of the Changing Cell
- Paragraph Revision Warm-Up: Rewrite for Clarity, Structure, and Meaning
- Parts of the Human Eye: What Is Inside Your Eyeball?
- Plant Growth Data Challenge
- Practical Strategies to Prevent Teacher Burnout
- Prediction Warm-Up: The Moving Words Mystery
- Quick Wins: Classroom Hacks to Save You Time and Energy
- Quick Write: Favorite Memory
- Quote Reflection and Opinion Poll
- Rainbow Trout Life Cycle and Habitat
- Rainbow Trout Life Cycle Project | Trout Through the Seasons
- Reflecting on What You’ve Learned
- Reflecting on Your Grades & Future Success
- Reflection Assignment: Life After a Natural Disaster
- Research Warm-Up: Explore an Animal of Your Choice
- School Year Reflection for Students: What’s Working So Far?
- Science and Math Career Spotlight: What Path Inspires You?
- Science and Math Extra Credit
- Set a Goal to Improve Your Grades Next Trimester
- Sexual vs Asexual Reproduction: Explaining Traits and Genetic Variation
- Sheep Eye Dissection: How to Work Safely and Observe Like a Scientist
- Sheldon News 9.30
- Short Story Reading Response
- Short Video Instructions for the Classroom
- Simple Strategies for Teachers to Find Work-Life Balance
- Slow Down Your Reactions in Middle School
- Speak Every Language or Talk to Animals?
- Stop Losing Teaching Time to Chaos: 5 Quick Behavior Resets That Work
- Strategies for Creating a Positive Classroom Environment
- Stuck on a Math Problem? Use These Five Thinking Steps
- Student Invention Ideas – Middle School STEM Challenge
- Sub Behavior Reflection
- Survive the Zombie Apocalypse: What’s Your Plan?
- Teacher Feedback Reflection: Help Me Become a Better Teacher
- Test Anxiety Strategies for Students: How to Mentally Prepare for Test Day
- The Best Tech Tools for Teachers
- The Case of the Missing Wallet
- The Day I Became a Mermaid
- The Day I Found a Magic Lamp
- The Disappearing Island
- The Easiest Way to Transform Student Projects in Middle School
- The Forgotten Island
- The Forgotten Lunch
- The Good Student Blueprint: Reflecting on Your Journey
- The Haunted Mirror
- The Importance of Innovation – How to Use Creativity Every Day
- The Importance of Wetlands
- The Invention That Doesn’t Exist (Yet)
- The Most Important Invention
- The Mystery Object
- The Mystery of the Bending Seedling
- The Mystery of the Wet Cup.
- The Power of Creativity – Turning Ideas Into Action
- The Power of Curiosity: Why Asking Questions Changes Everything
- The Robot Revolution
- The Salt Mystery
- The Secret of the Enchanted Forest
- The Shadow Realm
- The Time Traveler
- The Vanishing Village
- Thematic Triads
- Theme Park Math Challenge 🎢
- Thinking Math
- Thinking Math: Your Ideas Matter More Than Fast Answers
- Thought-Provoking Questions for Deep Reflection
- Three Fun Facts About You
- TikTok Ban
- Trade Places
- True or False: Is the Great Wall of China Visible from Space?
- Trying Your Best on Tests: Why Effort Matters
- Understanding Circles: Key Terms, What They Mean, and How to Find Area & Circumference
- Understanding Your Emotions in Middle School
- What Caused the Aquarium Algae to Grow?
- What Does Success Look Like to You?
- What Exactly Is a Watershed?
- What If It Disappeared
- What If?
- What Inspires You?
- What Would You Change?
- What Would You Do If You Could Read Minds?
- What Would You Do?
- What Would You Invent?
- What’s in a Name?
- What’s the Author Trying to Say?
- What’s Your Dream Job?
- What’s Your Dream Vacation Destination?
- What’s Your Favorite Book?
- What’s Your Favorite Movie?
- What’s Your Favorite Subject?
- Whispers in the Night
- Who’s Your Role Model? Reflecting on Personal Role Models
- Why Cheating Hurts Students: Why Cheating Seems Easy Now but Hurts You Later
- Why Do We Keep Losing to the Other Class?
- Why Failure Can Be Helpful: Analyzing the Author’s Message
- Why Having a Growth Mindset Changes Everything
- Why Plants Bend Toward Light: A Science Warm-Up
- Why Project-Based Learning is the Future of Education
- Why Water Quality Matters
- Would You Rather iPhone or Free Clothes
- Would You Rather Writing Prompt: The Big Question
- Would You Rather?
- Write a Story Set in the Future
- Write About a Strange New Food You Tried
- Write About a Time You Did Something Brave
- Write About a Time You Got Lost
- Year-End Reflection: What Did This Year Teach You?
- Year‑End Reflection Activity
- Your Favorite Animal Comes to Life as a Person