TOPIC AUTHOR DESCRIPTION
Middle School Schedule

David Marler and Andy Erselius,S'03

This ACTUAL WEBPage contains 2 sample Middle School schedules as alternatives to the classical Junior High schedule.
Test Anxiety Larissa Rhoades,S'03 Like with most things, not everyone has the same issues with test anxiety.
CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS

Tony Ambrose 1996-2005

Middle School Web Resources and Sites to support Science, Social Studies, and Language Arts MIDDLE SCHOOL CURRICULUM
Classroom Environment Rick Briscoe, Peggy Hill, Tara Reitz, Matt Sauer, Rene' Lewis, F'05 Learning How to Build tolerant, safe, and caring environments in classrooms.Track # 270291
Healthful Self-Concept Janet Saxe, Becky (F'05) Schlingman, Melissa Williams, Nick Zuccarello Factors that support or constrain the development of compentent and empathic human beings, including threats to a healthful self-concept. Track # 270292
Teaching Diverse Learners Amanda Williams, Angela Floyd, Corey Maune, F'05 (1) Overview of importance . Contains (2) Learning Styles Assessment (3) Strategies (4) Implementation strengths and limitations Track # 270288
Biological, Socioeconomic and Cultural Differences T. Carpenter, R. Ciolek, S. Stuckenschneider, S. Locke , F'05 The impact of biological, socioeconomic and cultural differences on teaching and learning. Track # 270294
Classroom Environment E. Swoboda, T. Rehagen, J. Andrus, L. Jones, F'05 This track is to help teachers put together all the elements of the safe, caring, tolerant envioronment and help provide for their class.Track # 270295
Educational Technology Skills Eva Rodgers & Brad LaBrot, F'05 Develop Educational Technology Skills , Track # 270293
Teaching Diverse Learners S.Eckert, J.Behan, F'05 (1) Issues that students bring to the table. (2) Teacher can turn these "issues"into an evironment that promotes learning. .Track # 270289
Social Justice

Lee Laskowski, Liz Cornell F'06

This track is a resource for teachers advocating Social Justice in the Classroom, Track # 302692
Ethics of Teaching Rebecca McKenna, Andy Wall, Jeff Benton F'06 This track offers reflective content concering the roles and ethical responsibilities of the teacher. Track # 301222
Instructional Strategies and Models Brad Besand, Jessica Dames, Hannah Kinder F'06 Addresses the creation of curriculum and resources for special needs children in elementary classroom. Track # 301221
Tracking and Ability Grouping Catherine Zivnuska, Samantha Conforti, Nate Williams F'06 This track dares to challenge the teacher with the realities, perceptions, and results of tracking. It asks the question: "What is really best of the Diverse Learners of today's classroom." Track # 301225
Martin Luther King. Jr. Laura Butler and Paul Franwicz This INSTRUCTIONAL Webquest enables high school social studies students to learn about and appreciate the accomplishments of MLK. (Supporting Resources are available:(1) Crossword Puzzle (2) WkSheet Track # 303336
Tolerant and Safe Classroom Environments Sara Leeman, Amanda Woods, Cryslynn Billingsly This track helps teachers learn how to build tolerant, safe, and caring classroom environments. Track # 301224
Influences for Children's Success Darian Cockrell, Michelle Lindsey-Woods, Julia Wohlgemuth

This track makes available key influencial tools that help parents and teachers aid in the success of the student ...inside and outside the classroom. Track # 333884

The New Teacher Bob Quick, Mike Wagner This track presents some recources for new and developing teachers. ....Look at what a teacher really needs in the classroom. Track # 333882
Study Aids Scott Schardan and Carrie Salsman Multipurpose study aids and activities for elementary students and all who work with them. Track # 334558
Teachers acting as advocates for students Margi Doshi,Shauna Hults, Cassandra Ronning This focuses on students who are abused. Included is information on why teachers should be advocates for students, how to detect signs of abuse, and what to do when abuse is suspected. Also included is information on how to report child abuse to the Missouri Children's Division
Track #366965
Building tolerant, safe, and caring environments in classrooms Stacey Gerst, Julie McQueen, Our track # is 366967.
Classroom management and positive change in student performance Julie Obrien, Alma Piric Focus is on how to start your first day as a teaches to how to get the parents involved. The WebQuest features tips and suggestions from other teachers on what worked for them when it came to managing their classroom.
The track number is # 366964.
Multiple Intelligences Whitney Ralph, Courtney Rockamann, Ena Selimovic A comprehensive research webquest introducing the theory of multiple intelligences as developed by Howard Gardner. This webquest includes two MI assessments, an example of the application of MI theory in schools, and suggestions for further reading. Track # 366947