Middle School Discussion Topics

Age-appropriate thought-provoking questions designed to spark curiosity and critical thinking in middle school students.

All Middle School Discussion Topics (210 topics)

01

Should students be allowed to grade their own homework?

educationresponsibility
02

Is it better to have one close friend or many casual friends?

friendshiprelationships
03

Should schools replace textbooks entirely with tablets?

technologylearning
04

If you could add one subject to the school curriculum, what would it be?

educationcreativity
05

Is it fair to give participation trophies to everyone?

fairnesscompetition
06

Should recess be mandatory for all grade levels?

healtheducation
07

Would you rather be the smartest person in class or the most popular?

valuesidentity
08

Should students have a say in what they learn at school?

educationautonomy
09

Is social media helping or hurting friendships among young people?

technologyrelationships
10

Should junk food be banned from school cafeterias?

healthpolicy
11

If you could travel anywhere in time, which era would you visit and why?

historyimagination
12

Is homework actually helpful for learning?

educationdebate
13

Should kids be required to learn a musical instrument?

musiceducation
14

What makes someone a good leader at school?

leadershipcharacter
15

Is it ever okay to break a rule if you think the rule is unfair?

ethicsfairness