# Free Middle School Lesson Plans & Resources

### Featured Resources

## [Protocols for Learning: Building Critical Thinking and Inquiry in Grades 6–12](/content/webinars/critical-thinking-inquiry-grades-6-12/index.html)

Engage with research-backed and teacher refined protocols that help students expand their critical thinking skills and deepen their level of inquiry. They can be used with a wide range of learners and support lessons from a myriad of subject areas.

[Webinar Exploring Deep-Sea Ecosystems: Digital Tools for Grades 6-12](/content/webinars/deep-sea-ecosystems-digital-tools/index.html)

[Webinar Teaching Controversial Issues: Discussion Skills for Respectful Classroom Dialogue](/content/webinars/teaching-controversial-issues-dialogue/index.html)

[Lesson Eugenie Clark: The Fearless Shark Lady Who Changed Science Handout, Worksheet • Grades 4-12](/content/teaching-resource/eugenie-clark-shark-lady/index.html)

[Lesson The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks Activity • Grades 6-12](/content/teaching-resource/rebellious-life-mrs-rosa-parks-402556/index.html)

[Lesson Freshwater Mussels on Duty: How Minneapolis Uses Shellfish for Water Filtration and Climate Resilience April 09, 2025](/content/todays-news-tomorrows-lesson/freshwater-mussels-water-filtration/index.html)

[Lesson Create Your Own Nature Prescription – Weekly Planner for 120 Minutes Outside for SEL Activity, Lesson Plan, Worksheet • Grades 3-12](/content/teaching-resource/create-your-own-nature-prescription-weekly-planner-120-minutes-outside-sel-409313/index.html)

### Recent Middle School Lesson Plans & Resources

[Lesson 8 Little-Known Facts About the Declaration of Independence Worksheet • Grades 3-12](/content/teaching-resource/8-little-known-facts-about-declaration-independence-411371/index.html)

[Lesson This Chef Will Teach You How to Make Healthy $5 Family Dinners June 15, 2026](/content/todays-news-tomorrows-lesson/chef-moe-healthy-five-dollar-family-dinners/index.html)

[Lesson FIFA World Cup 2026 Classroom Sweepstake Activity, Interactive, Media • PreK, Grades K-12](/content/teaching-resource/fifa-world-cup-2026-classroom-sweepstake-411363/index.html)

[Lesson Danger of Selfishness (Bible Stories 1) for Primary Level Lesson Plan • Grades 5-7](/content/teaching-resource/danger-selfishness-bible-stories-1-primary-level-411360/index.html)

[Lesson Learn Morse Code: A Simple Lesson for Students Handout • Grades 1-12](/content/teaching-resource/learn-morse-code-simple-lesson-students-411355/index.html)

[Lesson Gratitude for Classrooms Year-Round Bundle (Autism-Friendly) Mega Bundle | SEL | Special Education Activity, Lesson Plan, Worksheet • Grades K-12](/content/teaching-resource/gratitude-classrooms-year-round-bundle-autism-friendly-mega-bundle-sel-special/index.html)