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For over 15 years, I have taught all Social Studies areas and in a few ELA classrooms. My experience ranges from teaching grades 6 through 12, and I have had all levels of classes, including Special Education collaboration and gifted and talented. I have also taught on an advanced curriculum team, AP courses, and honors/advanced classes at the middle and high school level. I have also served on district and state curriculum writing teams.
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Civil Rights Movement Primary Source Analysis Bundle
Teach the Civil Rights Movement with this easy to implement Primary Source Analysis Bundle that covers your content and your standards. Investigate the Civil Rights Movement with primary sources so your students learn core content while also practicing Social Studies skills. This bundled set includes 8-pages of handouts providing an assortment of quotes and images for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of the economic, political, and cultural changes of t
6th - 12th
Civics, Social Studies, U.S. History
CCSS
RH.6-8.1
, RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.4
 +9
Paleolithic and Neolithic Age Revolution Activity | Stone Age Gallery Walk
Take your students on a walking tour or gallery walk to discover the ways of life of the earliest humans from the Paleolithic (Old Stone) Age to the Neolithic (New Stone) Age and the Neolithic Revolution. It's easy to set up and your students will be engaged and ready to learn! Students can investigate the early humans, examine primary source images, and read about the changes and developments over the period. Resource Includes26 slides to be set up as centers or stations, or use with stude
6th - 10th
Ancient History, Social Studies, World History
CCSS
RH.6-8.1
, RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.3
 +9
Also included in:Â Ancient Civ - Middle Ages History Interactive Lessons Bundle Walking Tours+
9-11 September 11th Centers Response Group Activity Sept. 11 9/11 911
9-11 Centers or Response Group Activity sets up your classroom into 6 Centers or 6 Response Groups to allow students to collaboratively investigate the events of 9/11. This 44 page activity set provides resource cards on the major categories of the event for students to read, view, and discuss as they complete the student guide. Content Topics CoveredBasic Facts Victims of Terrorism Perpetrators - the Terrorists Effects of 9/11 Terrorism in America Timeline of the Day's Events History Leadin
7th - 12th, Higher Education
Social Studies, U.S. History, World History
CCSS
RH.6-8.1
, RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.3
 +15
Also included in:Â US 2 Modern U.S. History Interactive Lessons Bundle - Walking Tours & More
Renaissance People Meet and Greet Activity World History
Introduce your students to the most significant people of the Renaissance with this Meet and Greet Activity. It's a fun and engaging way to cover the most influential people of the time period. Allow students to use the provided biography cards or to research online as they create Biographical Poems for their assigned person before they attend the class meet and greet to interchange information. Includes the significant artists, contributors, and thinkers of the Renaissance time period.
6th - 12th
European History, Social Studies, World History
CCSS
RH.6-8.1
, RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.9
 +3
Causes of the Civil War Primary Source Analysis Handout Activity
Are you teaching the Causes of the Civil War and hoping to find a no-prep resource? Are you looking for that perfect lesson to practice primary source analysis while addressing the core content on the Civil War and its causes? Use this Primary Source Analysis Activity to address the standards while helping your students gain a better understanding of the causes of the Civil War. Students can inspect vivid images, decipher varying quotes, and investigate original documents with guiding que
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Social Studies, U.S. History, World History
CCSS
RH.6-8.1
, RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.4
 +7
Effects of the Great Depression Primary Source Analysis Homework Handout U.S.
Are you trying to teach the Effects of the Great Depression? Want students to learn how the Great Depression impacted America and Americans? Looking for primary source analysis practice while your students learn the Great Depression Effects? This 2-page handout provides an assortment of quotes and images for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of the effects of the Great Depression. Includes a wrap-up question in which students make comparisons to our mod
7th - 12th
Social Studies, U.S. History, World History
CCSS
RH.6-8.1
, RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.4
 +8
Lesson & Unit Plan Templates for Middle or High School
This set includes a Daily Lesson Plan Template and a Unit Plan Template. Both are fully editable with Powerpoint or Google Slides. Daily plan template allows inclusion of standards, objectives, program of studies, daily activities, bellringers, exit slips, modifications and more. Adaptable 15 day unit plan allows for daily activities, core content listing, objectives, essential questions, and so much more. Very useful for new teachers or experienced teachers looking to streamline plannin
6th - 12th, Higher Education
For All Subjects
Home Front in WWII Primary Source Analysis Activity Handout US History WW2
Investigating the American Home front during WWII? Want to help students analyze primary sources to understand the different perspectives on life changes during America's involvement in WW2? This 2-page handout provides an assortment of quotes and images for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of the Home Front during WWII. Includes a wrap-up question in which students make comparisons to our modern cultural changes. Includes:2-page worksheet Skills Addresse
7th - 12th, Higher Education
Social Studies, U.S. History, World History
CCSS
RH.6-8.1
, RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.3
 +15
Industrial Revolution Activities | Effects of Revolution Project or Walking Tour
Effects of the Industrial Revolution Walking Tour or Gallery Walk Activity - a resource for covering the content while students practice analysis and inquiry skills! Want an easy to prep resource for teaching the Effects of the Industrial Revolution? Want students to practice primary source analysis as they investigate the many effects of the era? This is a 10 card activity which requires students to view 10 image and information cards on specific effects of the Industrial Revolution. This
6th - 10th
European History, Social Studies, World History
CCSS
RH.6-8.1
, RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.3
 +9
Behavior Contract Template | Classroom Behavior Contract Middle or High School
Need a Behavior Contract for your Classroom Management Plan? Looking for a Behavior Contract that was created for Middle or High School Students? Use this tried and true Behavior Contract for Middle or High School Students to transform your classroom into one with high expectations and consequence consistency. This contract is designed to make students accountable or their actions in the classroom and to document repeat incidents or behaviors for student examination. When they have repeat
6th - 12th
For All Subjects
Roaring 20s 1920s Walking Tour Centers Activity Gallery Walk
Visit the 1920s or Roaring 20s with this interactive Walking Tour or Gallery Walk Activity to teach your students about the decade with ease (and fun!). Take your students on a walking tour to discover the major events, developments and changes of the Roaring 1920s in America. Also great for ELA classes where students are reading The Great Gatsby or other relevant texts! Resource Includes121 slides on the 1920s to be set up as centers or stations, or use with students in response groups to
5th - 12th
English Language Arts, Social Studies, U.S. History
CCSS
RH.6-8.1
, RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.3
 +15
Also included in:Â US 2 Modern U.S. History Interactive Lessons Bundle - Walking Tours & More
Regions of Europe Centers Activity for European Geography or Culture Study
Introduce your students to the regions of Europe with this easy to prep Centers or Stations Activity. At each regional center, students will read geographic information on the region, view maps and discover physical features and statistics, view data from the region on cultural and human characteristics, and read current articles on the regions of Europe (using internet links provided in teacher directions). Included:Reading Cards on each Region Image Cards on each Region Map Cards on ea
6th - 10th, Higher Education
European History, Geography, Reading
CCSS
RH.6-8.1
, RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.3
 +9
Hot Wars in the Cold War Primary Source Analysis Activity Korean War and Vietnam
Need a summary activity on the Hot Wars during the Cold War? Looking for a lesson to practice primary source analysis while you review the Cold War, Korean War, and Vietnam? This 2-page handout provides an assortment of quotes and images for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of the Hot Wars of the Cold War. Includes a wrap-up question in which students utilize all of the information, as well as prior content knowledge for completion. Skills Practiced:Prima
6th - 12th
Social Studies, U.S. History, World History
CCSS
RH.6-8.1
, RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.4
 +5
This Day in History Newspaper Informational Readings BUNDLE - Daily Bellringers
Would you like to introduce topics from This Day in History into your daily reading schedule? Do you need a no-prep resource to practice literacy skills in your Reading lessons? Want to address Current Events in EVERY MONTH with a Historical twist? This resource is perfect for the classroom teacher, interventionist or librarian looking for fun and engaging nonfiction readings from history! Take a look at the PREVIEWS to see everything you'll receive with the Complete History in Headline
4th - 6th
Informational Text, Social Studies, U.S. History
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RI.5.1
, RI.5.2
 +13
World Religions Investigation and Comparison Centers or Stations Activity
Introduce your students to the major World Religions with this Investigation and Comparison Centers Activity that hits the Social Studies skills as it addresses World and Geography concepts and standards. This is a complete centers activity for the investigation and comparison of the major world religions. Easily set it up as stations, a gallery walk, or table folders for students to work on individually or in small groups. Students will visit each center to see vivid images and to read con
6th - 12th, Higher Education
Ancient History, Social Studies, World History
CCSS
RH.6-8.1
, RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.3
 +9
Also included in:Â Bundle for Michelle
Industrial Revolution Primary Source Analysis Activity
Looking for an engaging activity to introduce the Industrial Revolution? Want to practice the skills of primary source analysis as you study the Inductrial Revolution? Allow students to examine the Industrial Revolution through the analysis of primary sources. Take students back into the mines and the mills and let them hear the stories from those who lived at that time. Teaching suggestions are included, but my favorite implementation strategy is to create small groups where students can
6th - 12th
European History, Social Studies, World History
CCSS
RH.6-8.1
, RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.3
 +6
Progressive Era Reformers Primary Source Analysis Activity Lesson
Use this Primary Source Analysis Activity to address the standards while helping your students gain a better understanding of the Progressive Era Reformers. Students can inspect vivid images, decipher varying quotes, and investigate original documents with guiding questions. A wrap-up question asks students to make comparisons to current events. Since answers will vary, an answer key is NOT provided. May be used as a class assignment, homework assignment, assessment, or as a small group respon
6th - 12th
Social Studies, U.S. History, World History
CCSS
RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.7
, RH.9-10.2
 +3
Geography Introduction Complete Unit
Start back to school with this Geography Introduction Complete Unit to help your students build the content foundation and Social Studies skills they will need for a Geography, History, or other Social Studies Course. The 160+ page unit covers the Five Themes of Geography, Longitude & Latitude, Climate Zones, Map Types and Purposes, and Using Maps. It introduces or reviews the basic mapping concepts AND geohraphy skills. Includes: Complete Unit Plan with bellringers & exit prom
6th - 10th
Geography, Other (Social Studies), Social Studies
CCSS
RH.6-8.1
, RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.3
 +8
Also included in:Â Geography Bundle for Cathy B
Decade of Roaring 20s 1920s U.S. History Primary Source Analysis Bundled Set
1920s Decade Primary Source Analysis Bundled SetExploring the decade of the 1920s? Want to practice primary source analysis? Need an easy to implement resource that addresses the standards? Take your students into the 1920s with this no-prep Primary Source Analysis Set! This bundled set includes 8-pages of handouts providing an assortment of quotes and images for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of the economic, political, cultural, and decade changes in
7th - 12th
Social Studies, U.S. History
CCSS
RH.6-8.1
, RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.4
 +9
World Geography Complete Course Full Year Curriculum Bundle All Regions Covered
With over 1400 pages, this World Geography COMPLETE COURSE will help you teach all regions of the world in a full year or semester Geography or Social Studies Course. This curriculum will help you set your students up for success with ease! *****COMPLETELY UPDATED FROM ORIGINAL RESOURCES*****Organized in regional units after the Geography Introduction Unit, a unit plan is provided for each and all materials are included for teacher and student preparation in each folder. Updates are made on a re
6th - 10th
Geography, Social Studies, World History
CCSS
RH.6-8.1
, RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.3
 +17
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About the store
Experience
For over 15 years, I have taught all Social Studies areas and in a few ELA classrooms. My experience ranges from teaching grades 6 through 12, and I have had all levels of classes, including Special Education collaboration and gifted and talented. I have also taught on an advanced curriculum team, AP courses, and honors/advanced classes at the middle and high school level. I have also served on district and state curriculum writing teams.
Teaching style
I have always taught with the goal of having high student engagement with active skills practice and content retention. Most of my resources work well in a collaborative, interactive classroom where students have multiple ways to learn and reinforce their understanding. My favorite activity is a walking tour where students gather tons of content while analyzing images, charts, graphs, maps and more. It works!
Awards & shining teacher moments
National Holocaust Memorial Museum Teacher
Facing History and Ourselves Teacher
Disney Teacher of the Year Semi-Finalist
KY Teacher of the Year Semi-Finalist
Who's Who Among American High School Teachers
My own education history
Bachelors of Arts in History and Secondary Education with a major in History and a minor in Psychology, Sociology, and Women's Studies
Masters of Arts in Secondary Social Studies Education, Curriculum and Instruction
Numerous trainings and classes in areas of focus for my Social Studies classroom
Additional biographical information
I love Geography and History! I love creating resources! And I love sharing my knowledge and skills with new teachers! My book and blog, A Lesson Plan for Teachers, started it all by aiming to help new Social Studies teachers settle into the classroom with ease and also help them to overcome the obstacles that most new teachers face as they begin in our sometimes challenging profession! I continued creating over the years, to create curriculum for my own students, but also to meet the ever-changing needs for teachers around the world!
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