Engaging Them All
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I never want to graduate from eighth grade! I have been teaching in middle school for 18 years and can't imagine anyplace else I would like to be. I have been teaching Social Studies (ancient history, geography, American history and government) for over a decade but have been blessed with experiences in language arts and math. I began my career in education as a special educator and this has given me the unique outlook and opportunity to look at every assignment as an opportunity to engage a learner.
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Counterclaim Task Cards
In the Common Core State Standards, middle school students are being asked to write arguments where they can also formulate a counterclaim. Many students find this difficult. To help them, it is easier to teach them to recognize counterclaim before they are asked to create it. Enclosed you will find 20 task cards. Each task card contains a paragraph that contains a claim, evidence, and counterclaim. Each paragraph is either the pro or con of 10 different engaging topics. Included you will f
4th - 8th
Reading Strategies
CCSS
W.8.1a
Also included in: Claim, Counterclaim, and Evidence Bundle!!!!
Types of Government: Interactive Notebook Activity and History Lab
Kids love glue, scissors, and engagement! Why not combine this love with learning about the types of government around the world?
This mini-unit focuses on the four basic government systems:
monarchy
dictatorship
democracy
republic
Students will complete a note-taking activity with a notebook foldable and then experience each form of government in a History Lab! Students are asked to build the tallest paper tower possible but there is a twist!!!! Each time they build the tower, they need t
4th - 8th
Ancient History, Government, Social Studies
Claim, Counterclaim, and Evidence Bundle!!!!
*** If you purchase these items as a bundle, you will save 20%!!!! Before your students can write claim, counterclaim, and evidence they need to be able to identify them! Engage your students with this content through this money saving bundle! Inside you will find 16 claim task cards, 20 counterclaim task card, a board game with 21 claim, counterclaim, and evidence questions, an exciting claim, counterclaim, and evidence escape room, engaging topics, resources, and more! Click on these links t
4th - 8th
ELA Test Prep, Informational Text, Writing
Interactive Notebook Unit with Flippables: Five Themes of Geography
*** Click here for the digital version of this product: Five Themes of Geography: Digital Activities Google SlidesWant to get your kids engaged with the five themes of geography? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Included in this unit you will find: Suggested Lessons 5 Themes of Geography Reading 5 Themes of Geography Flap Foldable 5 Themes of Geography Flap Foldable Example 5 Themes of Geography Book Foldables 5 Themes of Geography Task Cards 5 Themes of Geography Task Cards: Answer Key
4th - 8th
Geography
Find the Claim! Task Cards
Click here for the digital version of this product: Find The Claim! Digital Task Card Activities Google SlidesIn the Common Core State Standards middle and high school students are being asked to write arguments where they can write a claim that is supported by evidence. Many students find this difficult. To help them, it is easier to teach them to identify a claim and its evidence before they are asked to create one. Enclosed you will find 16 task cards. Each task card contains a controversia
4th - 8th
Writing
CCSS
W.6.1a
Also included in: Claim, Counterclaim, and Evidence Bundle!!!!
Amendments 1 - 27 Task Cards and Walk the Room - Bundle!
Once children learn about the Bill of Rights and Amendments 11 - 27, challenge them to see if they understand them! Students will be presented with:
58 contemporary problems and historical scenarios that can be solved using Amendments 1 - 27
58 Walk the Room placards that are bigger than a task card and can be displayed across the room or in the hallway
A handout that includes all the slides for absent students.
An answer key
This is a bundle of the following two items. Buy this bundle and you
5th - 9th
Government, Social Studies, U.S. History
Lewis and Clark Expedition: Game and Digital Simulation
Could your students survive the Lewis and Clark Expedition? Really get your students excited about the Lewis and Clark expedition by having them take part in a digital simulation where they get to see if they would have made the same decisions as Lewis and Clark! Included you will find:► An interactive game in PowerPoint and Google Slides► Full directions and lesson plans► Paper resources for the simulation► PDF printable of the game► Guided Reading Post Activity► Final reflection activityRelate
4th - 8th
Social Studies, U.S. History
Also included in: American History Games and Digital Simulation Bundle
Ancient Civilization Geography Scavenger Hunt & Task Card Bundle- Differentiated
*** Updates: I've updated all the task cards sets and have added labeled maps and blank maps as well as resources for differentiation!
Don’t just ask your kids to label a bunch of stuff on a map! Make them develop their map skills and their ability to follow directions by having them identify physical features using a clue.
Included you will find my six best selling units for ancient civilization geography scavenger hunts for 20% off the individual listed price:
This bundle includes:
★ Anc
4th - 8th
Ancient History, Geography
Ancient Roman Architecture & Engineering Station Activities: Distance Learning
Don’t just tell your students about the architectural and engineering achievements of the Romans - SHOW THEM! In this station activity students will read, engage in 360 degree spheres in Google Maps, and watch videos on each architectural and engineering feat. This can be run in the classroom as a group activity or assigned digitally through Google Drive or Classroom. Inside this purchase you will find: Suggested Activities Station 1: Arches - Reading, Google Maps Exploration, YouTube Video, an
4th - 8th
Ancient History, Social Studies
What is a Civilization? Sumerian / Mesopotamian Interactive Notebook Activities
*** Click on the preview for a better glimpse of this product! Instead of just giving your students information, let them WORK with it! Inside you will find an interactive notebook activity that teaches the seven different characteristics of a civilization: reliable food supply social structure government religion the arts technology writing Once students learn about these characteristics, they will be given 22 different pieces of information that describe life in the city-states of ancient Sum
5th - 9th
Ancient History, Social Studies
Also included in: Mesopotamia and Sumer Ancient History Bundle
Ancient Rome: Geography Scavenger Hunt and Task Cards - Differentiated
Don’t just ask your kids to label a bunch of stuff on a map! Make them develop their map skills and their ability to follow directions by having them identify physical features using a clue.
Included you will find:
1. 9 Task Cards that ask students to find the major physical features and cities in Ancient Rome
2. An answer key
3. An answer sheet for student recording
4. A separate list of the questions
4. A PowerPoint Presentation of the cards for whole group discussion
5. A PDF of the cards
5th - 8th
Ancient History, Geography
Bill of Rights Task Cards and Walk the Room Google Drive Compatible
Once children learn about the Bill of Rights, challenge them to see if they understand them. Students will be presented with: 24 contemporary problems that will challenge students to solve problems that can only be solved with the Bill of Rights 24 Walk the Room placards that are bigger than a task card and can be displayed across the room or in the hallway A handout that includes all the slides for absent students. Students can work in groups to immerse themselves in legal problems and use the
6th - 9th
Government, Social Studies, U.S. History
Also included in: Amendments 1 - 27 Task Cards and Walk the Room - Bundle!
Ancient Mesopotamia and Sumer Geography Scavenger Hunt and Task Cards
Don’t just ask your kids to label a bunch of stuff on a map! Make them develop their map skills and their ability to follow directions by having them identify physical features using a clue.Included you will find:2 Color Maps with physical features labeled8 Color Task Cards that ask students to find the major physical features and cities in Ancient Egypt8 Color Answer CardsBlackline copies of all the cards that use less ink.Answer Sheet for student recordingAnswer KeyOne page sheet for all the q
5th - 9th
Ancient History
Emergency Substitute Plans for Middle and High School Social Studies
Nobody likes being absent and sometimes emergencies occur. This is when we need emergency substitute plans. This pack of three easy to implement activities have students working on their close reading skills. All you need to do is add a reading (i.e. magazine article, textbook, etc.). and you have at least one period worth of work for each activity. Included you will find: ★Bloom’s Taxonomy Nonfiction Questions: Students are given eight questions or activities for each level of Bloom’s Taxon
5th - 10th
Informational Text, Reading Strategies, Social Studies
Claim, Counterclaim, and Evidence Escape Room: Save Your Right to Argue!
Challenge your students to break four locks and save society's right to argue in this Claim, Counterclaim, and Evidence Escape Room! Students will complete claim, counterclaim, and argument tasks and solve puzzles to break the codes on four different locks.► Lock 1 - Which is the best claim? Task: Letter Line Up► Lock 2 - Claim and Counterclaim Task: Order Up!► Lock 3 - Claim and Evidence Task: Spinning for the Best► Lock 4 - A Better Argument Task: Texting DebateIncluded you will find a l
4th - 8th
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Writing
Also included in: Claim, Counterclaim, and Evidence Bundle!!!!
Ancient Egypt Geography Scavenger Hunt and Task Cards
Don’t just ask your kids to label a bunch of stuff on a map! Make them develop their map skills and their ability to follow directions by having them identify physical features using a clue. Included you will find: 1 Color Map with physical features labeled 11 Color Task Cards that ask students to find the major physical features and cities in Ancient Egypt 11 Color Answer Cards Blackline copies of all the cards that use less ink. Answer Sheet for student recording Answer Key One page sheet for
3rd - 8th
Ancient History
U.S. Map Scavenger Hunt and Task Cards
Don’t just ask your kids to label a bunch of stuff on a map! Make them develop their map skills and their ability to follow directions by having them identify physical features using a clue.
Included you will find:
1. 20 Task Cards that ask students to find the major physical features of the United States
2. An answer key
3. An answer sheet for student recording
4. A separate list of the questions
4. A PowerPoint Presentation of the cards for whole group discussion
5. A PDF of the cards
6. A la
5th - 9th
Geography, Other (Social Studies)
Amendments 11 - 27 Task Cards and Walk the Room
Once children learn about amendments 11 - 27, challenge them to see if they understand them! Students will be presented with:
34 contemporary problems that will challenge students to solve problems that can only be solved with the Bill of Rights 34 Walk the Room placards that are bigger than a task card and can be displayed across the room or in the hallwayA handout that includes all the slides for absent students.A PowerPoint presentation and Google Slides version of the cards for whole group i
5th - 9th
Government, Social Studies, U.S. History
Also included in: Amendments 1 - 27 Task Cards and Walk the Room - Bundle!
Ancient China Geography Scavenger Hunt and Task Cards - Differentiated
Don’t just ask your kids to label a bunch of stuff on a map! Make them develop their map skills and their ability to follow directions by having them identify physical features using a clue.
Included you will find:
13 Task Cards that ask students to find the major physical features in Ancient China
An answer key
An answer sheet for student recording
A separate list of the questions
A PowerPoint Presentation of the cards for whole group discussionA PDF of the cards
A labeled map and a blank map
4th - 8th
Ancient History, Geography
Ancient India Geography Scavenger Hunt and Task Cards - - Differentiated
Don’t just ask your kids to label a bunch of stuff on a map! Make them develop their map skills and their ability to follow directions by having them identify physical features using a clue. Included you will find: 13 Task Cards that ask students to find the major physical features in India. A labeled and blank map Task cards that can be used as a wordbank An answer key An answer sheet for student recording A separate list of the questions A PowerPoint Presentation of the cards for whole grou
4th - 8th
Ancient History, Geography
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About the store
Experience
I never want to graduate from eighth grade! I have been teaching in middle school for 18 years and can't imagine anyplace else I would like to be. I have been teaching Social Studies (ancient history, geography, American history and government) for over a decade but have been blessed with experiences in language arts and math. I began my career in education as a special educator and this has given me the unique outlook and opportunity to look at every assignment as an opportunity to engage a learner.
Teaching style
I love my classroom to be active and full of exploration! Look at my website to see all the ways I love to engage!
<a href="http://www.toengagethemall.blogspot.com/">www.toengagethemall.blogspot.com</a>
Awards & shining teacher moments
2015 PBS Digital Innovator
2018 PBS Digital Innovator All Star
Google Certified Educator Level 1 and 2
Department Chair
Presenter at MassCue and EdTech Teacher Boston
My own education history
B.A. Psychology, University of New Hampshire
Masters in Education, University of New Hampshire
Additional biographical information
I am blessed with a wonderful husband who is not only a partner in crime but a partner in career as well... he's a math teacher! I have a brilliant and funny 9 year old, a force of nature 4 year old and a dog that is a pain when the kids are awake but is my love when we are cuddling in bed.
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