Want to use Wonderopolis to spark authentic interest in a variety of topics in the middle or high school classroom? That is exactly what I have been helping my colleague and friend, Maegan Woodlee, do at Marion C. Moore School with her apathetic 12th graders who have a dire case of senioritis. I did something similar with independent reading a few years ago and we started with my experience. Then, she simply asked her students what they wonder about, creating a Wonder Wall on the large chalkboards in the front of her classroom. All students posted their wonders there. The rest unfolded with the handouts attached. I cannot wait to see the showcase of Wonder Projects when they are completed! This is a MUCH more engaging way to teach traditional research skills that prepare students for college-level writing than they are used to, and it makes teaching seniors a whole lot more exciting in an otherwise tough time of the school year. Check it out!