Study Spot
Customized learning paths based on interests
Middle school is the often the time when students develop interest for a particular subject. STEM based projects can be a big push for them to pursue career in science. Wildlife observation projects can be included in curriculum which would not only get them interested in biology but would make them learn about the ecology.
Other such projects are:
Growing plants; Build a working model of robot; Telegraph making.
Apart from making them learn these projects are cost-effective