Gail Hennessey
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Harpursville, New York, United States
About the store
I taught for 33 1/2 years, teaching 6th grade all but one year. I earned my BA in early secondary social studies from SUNY Oenota and went on to get my MST in Social Studies education from Binghamton University.
I worked from 2006-2012 as an adjunct professor at SUNY Cortland supervising student teachers in the history department.
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History of Candy,Everything has a History!(Webquest)Substitute Day/Friday
The first in my series, Everything Has a History. Why not show your students that even candy has a history with this fun/informative web quest! Learn facts including marshmallows date back to 2000 BC and King Tut's Tomb contained licorice. I also have included several additional resources and extension activities. Great for a Friday, a day before a vacation activity or just when you'd like to share with kids that...everything has a history! NOTE: If you would like a student version or a version
4th - 9th
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in: History: Everything has a History, A Bundle of Resource!
St. Patrick's Day-Ireland Webquest and Activities
Looking for a meaningful St. Patrick’s Day activity that’s more than coloring sheets? This Ireland & St. Patrick’s Day Webquest combines geography, culture, and history in an engaging research-based activity students love. Students will: • Locate Ireland on a map • Learn about Irish traditions and symbols • Explore the history of St. Patrick’s Day • Build nonfiction reading skills Perfect for grades 3-6 and ideal for: ✔ March social studies lessons ✔ Cultural studies units ✔ Substitute plans ✔
4th - 9th
Computer Science - Technology, Geography
Black Death: Visit with Simon,Victim of the Black Death(script/ Play/Middle Ages
Use this informative Reader's Theater Script to learn about the Black Death, a disease that killed almost 1/2 the population of Europe in its worst outbreak(1347-1351). The fun/informative play uses the format of Simon, a victim of the Black Death, being a guest on Ms. Bie Ografee's talk show and the studio audience asks questions about his experiences during the time(the medical beliefs, the causes, the effects the Black Death had on Europe, etc. Great for a unit of study on the Middle Ages! C
5th - 9th
Informational Text, Middle Ages, Reading
Also included in: Medieval Times: A Bundle of Resources
William Shakespeare: A Reader's Theater Script(Play/Biography/Writer
Considered to be the greatest writer of the English language, learn about William Shakespeare with this fun/informative play. Shakespeare introduced about 3000 words to the English language . It is said that next to the Bible, his works are the most quoted! Great for Language Arts, study on the Renaissance or on a Friday or day before a holiday when you'd like to introduce your students to famous people with a biography activity. The fun/informative play uses the format of Shakespeare being a
6th - 9th
Informational Text, Reading, World History
Also included in: April Learning Bundle: Easy No-Prep Activities
Marco Polo: A Reader's Theater Script(Explorer)Play/Biography/Age of Discovery
Use this informative Reader's Theater Script to learn about Marco Polo. Marco Polo helped to start the Age of Discovery with his book on his adventures to China. The fun/informative play uses the format of Marco Polo being a guest on a talk show and the studio audience asks questions about his life. Great for a Friday biography, for a unit of study on the Age of Discovery or a unit of study on China. Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee's Talk Show Series You may also find the following resources of in
5th - 9th
Informational Text, Middle Ages, World History
Also included in: Age of Discovery:A BUNDLE of Resources!
Women's History Month: A Webquest(famous women)
Make Women’s History Month meaningful AND easy to teach.This engaging Women’s History Month Webquest helps students research influential women while building reading comprehension, critical thinking, and note-taking skills — without hours of teacher prep. Students will: • Explore important contributions of influential women • Strengthen research and informational text skills • Practice summarizing and citing evidence • Develop a deeper understanding of historical impact Perfect for grades 4-8,
4th - 9th
For All Subjects, U.S. History
King Tut: Wrapping with a Mummy! Biographical Play(Script)Ancient Egypt
Learn lots of fun facts about mummies and specifically the discovery of King Tut's tomb with this play based on the To Tell the Truth Game Show Format. To Tell the Truth was a popular television show which has returned with host Anthony Anderson(of Blackish). Three guests all claim to be the real guest being interviewed by a panel. The real guest must tell the truth where the other imposters do not have to do so. Kids must be "truth detectives" to determine just who is the REAL King Tut. Direct
4th - 8th
Drama, Social Studies
Also included in: Ancient Egyptians: A Bundle of Resources!(Ancient Egyptians)
Phoenicians: Learn about the Ancient Phoenicians!(Unit of Study/Activities
Covering ancient people of the world? This product covers an introduction to the Phoenicians and their contributions to the world. Did you know that the Phoenicians were the first known sea traders or that they invented an alphabet that was passed along to the cultures they met? Did you know that they invented a purple dye that became very desired by rulers and the very wealthy? It is said that the Emperor Nero passed a law that only HE could wear the unique color.The resource includes notes as
5th - 8th
Ancient History, World History
Also included in: Phoenicians, A Bundle of Resources!
Revolutionary War: Spies,Visit with Female Agent 355(Culper Spy Ring)Script/Play
American Revolution/ Revolutionary War: Studying the 13 Colonies/Colonial Times? This resource would work great for such a unit of study. Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee's Reader's Theater Scripts, I really had fun developing this play about the Culper Spy Ring and specifically, Agent 355, one of the female member of the organization! During the Revolutionary War, the Culper Spy Ring was organized to work to defeat the British. Agent 355 and other members of the spy organization were very important
5th - 9th
Informational Text, U.S. History
Also included in: Revolutionary War and the Birth of Our Nation: A Bundle of Resources!
Leonardo da Vinci: A Reader's Theater Script (Renaissance) Play/Biography
Studying the Renaissance? Studying famous artists in history?Need a biographical play to use with your students? Try my Reader's Theater Script on Leonardo da Vinci. Includes comprehension questions and extension activities. Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee's Talk Show Series. Other Reader's Theater Scripts in the series include:Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, Sacagawea, Sequoia, Michelangelo, DaVinci, Bessie Coleman,Tuskegee Airmen, Susan B. Anthony. More to be added… Thanks for your purchase of this res
5th - 9th
Informational Text, Reading, World History
Russia: Country in Focus:Webquest/Activities
With Russia in the news, introduce students to the country of Russia with this webquest. You may find these resources of interest: Countries in Focus: 1. Switzerland: Did you know that a Swiss man named Bertrand Piccard was the first person to circumnavigate the earth in a hot-air balloon? Did you know that the first chocolate bar was made in Switzerland back in 1819? Learn more about this mountainous country with this informative webquest on Switzerland! Mapwork, 9 web questions, extension act
5th - 9th
Geography, Other (Social Studies)
Also included in: Countries of the World(A Bundle of Webquests )
Michelangelo: A Reader's Theater Script(Renaissance)Play/Biography/Italy
Learn about Michelangelo, one of the world's greatest sculptor and painter, with this reader's theater script! Included are 7 questioners, comprehension questions, a Did You Know? section, a teachers page with extension activities, links and the key. Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee's Talk Show Series. Studying the Renaissance, perhaps these resources would also be of interest. 1. Renaissance, A Webquest2. Renaissance, A Secret Message Review ActivityReview activity on the Renaissance 3. Studying th
5th - 9th
Art History, Informational Text, World History
April Learning Bundle: Easy No-Prep Activities
APRIL: A BUNDLE OF ACTIVITIESEverything Has A History: Tulips! A ReadingGeorge Washington Carver: A Reader’s Theater ScriptEverything has a History: Peanuts, A WebquestEarth Day, a WebquestArbor Day, A WebquestHans Christian Andersen: A Reader’s Theater Script 4/2Rachel Carson, A Reader’s Theater ScriptFake News, A Reading ActivityApril Fool’s Day, A Reading Activity 4/1William Shakespeare, A Reader’s Theater Script 4/2 and William Shakespeare, An Interactive Notebook ActivityMake lesson plannin
4th - 8th
Earth Sciences, Informational Text, Reading
Math and Science Stem Bundle of Activities
MATH and SCIENCE STEMBUNDLE OF ACTIVITIESBring math and science to life with this engaging STEM bundle designed to build problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration skills. This collection of hands-on activities challenges students to explore real-world concepts through creative engineering and design tasks while reinforcing important math and science standards. Students work individually or in teams to complete exciting STEM challenges using criteria and constraints, encouraging them
5th - 9th
Applied Math, General Science, Reading
Lewis and Clark( Louisiana Purchase): Reader's Theater Script(Play/Biography)
On February 28, 1803, President Thomas Jefferson got approval by Congress for an expedition to explore the lands of the Louisiana Purchase. Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were asked by President Thomas Jefferson to led the expedition. On May 14, 1804, the expedition called, the Corps of Discovery began. They would return home two years later, in 1806. The expedition helped to open up the west for expansion by people seeking a better life. You may also be interested in my Lewis and Clark Ex
5th - 8th
Informational Text, Reading, U.S. History
Phoenicians: Secret Message Review Activity(Puzzler)
Want a fun activity to review vocabulary terms for a unit on ancient Phoenicians? Looking for an enrichment activity in history? Try my Ancient Phoenician Secret Message activity. The activity involves students working individually or in groups to review vocabulary terms on the Phoenicians. Then,a following direction activity is next where students place letters from the different terms into boxes found at the end of the activity page. Once all the boxes are filled, a "secret message" about the
5th - 8th
Ancient History
Also included in: Phoenicians, A Bundle of Resources!
Katherine Johnson: Scientist:The Computer that Wore Skirts:Play/Script/Biography
Learn about Katherine Johnson, a physicist, space scientist and mathematician, who played a very important role with NASA’s early space missions. The movie Hidden Figures highlights the role of NASA's "computers" such as Katherine Johnson and their contributions. Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee Talk Show Series of Reader's Theater Scripts, there are comprehension questions, a Did You Know? section,a Teacher page with extensions/links and key. A great STEM biography! Additional Resources on this Topi
5th - 9th
Astronomy, Reading Strategies
Also included in: Math and Science Stem Bundle of Activities
DBQ: Life of a Japanese-American Child Living in an Internment Camp during WW2)
Using PRIMARY Sources in the Classroom. A DBQ activity uses primary sources. Sources can include diaries,posters, music, news articles from the time, anything written by those who participated in or witnessed an event in history. Students review the given documents and use many cognitive skills in processing what they see and read. After gathering information using the documents, students develop an essay answering a question. The topic of this Primary Source(DBQ )is Life of a Japanese-America
5th - 8th
Informational Text, U.S. History
Bessie Coleman: Aviator!(Reader's Theater Script)Biography/Women's History/Play
Use this informative Reader's Theater Script to learn about Bessie Coleman. Bessie was the first African American female pilot in the U.S. A. AND the first AMERICAN to receive an international pilot's license! Great for Black History Month in February or Women's History Month in March. Comprehension questions/extension activities, key. Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee Talk Show Series. I also have these resources you may find of interest: 1. The idea to foster contributions of African Americans began
5th - 9th
Informational Text
Also included in: African American Trailblazers(Bundle of SIX Famous African American)
Tuskegee Airmen: A Reader's Theater Script(Play/biography) World War 2
Learn about the Tuskegee Airmen with this play. The format is a Ms. Bie Ografee's Talk Show Series where the studio audience asks questions of Charles A. Anderson, one of the Tuskegee Airman. Audience members ask questions of the guest. Included are Did You Know? facts, comprehension questions, a teacher page with extension activities, links and the key. Other resource you may find of interest: 1. Use this informative Reader's Theater Script to learn about Rosa Parks.Rosa, called the "Mother of
5th - 9th
Informational Text, Other (Social Studies)
Also included in: African American Trailblazers(Bundle of SIX Famous African American)
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About the store
Experience
I taught for 33 1/2 years, teaching 6th grade all but one year. I earned my BA in early secondary social studies from SUNY Oenota and went on to get my MST in Social Studies education from Binghamton University.
I worked from 2006-2012 as an adjunct professor at SUNY Cortland supervising student teachers in the history department.
Teaching style
Follow my blog for teachers: http://gailsglimmerings.blogspot.com/
Check out my website for teachers/kids: http://www.gailhennessey.com My website has lots of geography activities, short reads, career surveys, factoids on different topics, news,bell ringers and more.
Awards & shining teacher moments
In 1988, I was awarded the Elementary Social Studies Classroom Teacher of the Year Award from the New York State Council for the Social Studies. Additionally, in 1988, I was also awarded the Outstanding Elementary Social Studies Teacher of the Year Award by the National Council for the Social Studies.
I was selected as Outstanding Alumni by SUNY Oneonta in 1988 and Outstanding Alumni ,MST Program,Binghamton University,1980.
My own education history
BA Oneonta (Concentration Social Studies K-9th grades)
Graduate Studies: SUNY Cortland (Concentration Social Studies 9th-12 grade)
MST Social Studies Binghamton University
Additional biographical information
I have been writing professionally for over 40 years and am the author of 35 children ‘s books and 8 books for teachers. My latest book were published 2020 by Red Chair Press(Mrs. Paddington and the Silver MousetrapsAnd Fashion Rule!(clothing rules in Middle Ages). My articles have appeared in Scholastic publications(Middle Years, Instructor, Super Science, Science World, Junior Scholastic and Scholastic News online). Additionally, I have written for National Geographic Kids, Times for Kids, Cobblestone, Faces, Dig, Calliope, Ask, Muse, Faces, Studies Weekly, Glo Adventurer, Action Magazine, Ranger Rick, Boys' Life,Jack and Jill and other publications. I currently write regularly for Highlights for Children and the online children’s news magazine, Newsomatic.org . I also have a regular blog on Educationworld. Com. My Purple Turtle stories are published by Aadarsh Publishing. Purpleturtle.com
Check out my website for teachers and kids. Gailhennessey.com
Check out my blog: Gailsglimmerings.blogspot.com
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