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Do your students truly understand why they are taking a history class!? Why not teach them in a fun activity? Teach your students to think like an historians as they dig through artifacts, analyze primary sources, and read information about
Subjects:
Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Back to School
Grades:
6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Types:
Activities, Internet Activities, Google Apps
CCSS:
RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.3, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.7
$6.50
681
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By Social Studies Success
Challenge your students to apply the Bill of Rights in current issues, images, and court cases with these Bill of Rights scenarios. This product will give you multiple scenarios to review and apply the Bill of Rights with your students! All of these
Subjects:
Civics, Government, U.S. History
Grades:
6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Types:
Activities, Flash Cards, Games
CCSS:
RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.6, RH.6-8.7
$5.99
244
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By Social Studies Success
Discover the changes caused by the Industrial Revolution as students explore the essential question “What were the inventions that changed America?” through primary sources and background essays. Your students will learn about different inventions
Subjects:
Social Studies - History, U.S. History
Grades:
6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, Homeschool
Types:
Activities, Handouts, Google Apps
CCSS:
RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.3, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.6
$6.99
212
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By Social Studies Success
Do something different this year with your lesson on the Bill of Rights! Engage your students with a reading and Doodle Notes. You can also assign this activity with Google Slides™.In this activity, students will read about the history of the Bill
Subjects:
Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History
Grades:
5th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Types:
Activities, Internet Activities, Google Apps
CCSS:
RH.6-8.2
$3.99
65
Digital Download PDF (11.58 MB)
By Social Studies Success
Do something different this year with your Articles of Confederation! Engage your students with a reading and Doodle Notes. In this activity, students will read about the Articles of Confederation, Shays' Rebellion and the Northwest Ordinance. Each
Subjects:
Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History
Grades:
5th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Types:
Activities, Printables, Google Apps
CCSS:
RH.6-8.2
$4.99
168
Digital Download PDF (13.41 MB)
By Social Studies Success
Are your students struggling with Washington's Presidency? Try a new resource that includes Word Wall terms, a reading, Doodle Notes, and processing activities - all on Google Slides™ for Distance Learning.This mini-bundle will provide you with
Subjects:
Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History
Grades:
6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Types:
Activities, Internet Activities, Google Apps
CCSS:
RH.6-8.2
$5.99
114
Digital Download ZIP (27.09 MB)
By Social Studies Success
Engage your students in a back to school activity designed specifically for World Cultures in 6th grade. Your students will learn about culture and society by reading a handout, creating a lap book and analyzing images that represent the different
Subjects:
Geography, Other (Social Studies - History)
Grades:
5th, 6th, 7th
Types:
Activities, Cultural Activities
CCSS:
RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.10
$9.99
56
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By Social Studies Success
Are your students struggling with the Principles of the Constitution? Try a new resource that includes Word Wall terms, a reading, Doodle Notes to complete, and a game. This resource is also available with Google Slides™ for distance learning. Use
Subjects:
Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History
Grades:
5th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Types:
Activities, Internet Activities, Google Apps
CCSS:
RH.6-8.2
$5.99
46
Digital Download PDF (23.98 MB)
By Social Studies Success
Explore the essential question, What are your responsibilities in a global society? in a structured discussion. Students will start the lesson examining the roles of a victim, bystander, perpetrator, and resister with primary source quotes. They
Subjects:
Social Studies - History, World History, Literature
Grades:
8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Types:
PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson
CCSS:
RH.6-8.6, RH.9-10.1
$5.99
282
Digital Download ZIP (13.35 MB)
By Social Studies Success
Do your students understand the similarities and differences between the US and Texas Constitution? Dig deep into the different constitutions while your students discuss the principles of government and the Bill of Rights. Students will begin this
Subjects:
Social Studies - History, Government, Other (Social Studies - History)
Grades:
7th
Types:
Activities, DBQs, Lesson
$6.99
28
Digital Download PDF (37.75 MB)
By Social Studies Success
Teach the geography of Texas regions in an exciting way - take your kids on an imaginary bus tour as they learn all about the Four Natural Regions of Texas. This resource includes a paper version and a 1:1 Google version to be used with Google
Subjects:
Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies - History)
Grades:
4th, 7th, Homeschool
Types:
PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Google Apps
$6.99
120
Digital Download ZIP (52.45 MB)
By Social Studies Success
Geography is important! But do your kids think so? This is a great lesson to start off the year as you examine the topic “Why Study Geography?” This lesson begins by getting students out of their seat with a 4 Corner Debate. Your students will then
Subjects:
Social Studies - History, Geography, Back to School
Grades:
6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Types:
PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Graphic Organizers
CCSS:
RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.3, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.6
$6.99
109
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By Social Studies Success
Teach your students the difference between limited and unlimited governments with multiple activities. Human rights will also be examined in this resource. Your students will start this activity with vocabulary development using Word Wall terms, a
Subjects:
U.S. History, Geography, Physical Science
Grades:
5th, 6th, 7th, Homeschool
Types:
Homeschool Curricula, Internet Activities, Google Apps
CCSS:
RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.7
$6.99
22
Digital Download PDF (15.03 MB)
By Social Studies Success
The Industrial Revolution is an important unit in US History. Spend quality time with your students understanding the impact of the Industrial Revolution and the increase in immigration. This bundle includes all of my resources for this unit – Word
Subjects:
Social Studies - History, U.S. History
Grades:
5th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Types:
Internet Activities, Games, Google Apps
CCSS:
RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.3, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.6
$55.95
$45.00
62
Bundle
By Social Studies Success
My Texas History bundle has lesson plans and activities for the entire year – from Texas Geography to activities for Modern Texas. These resources include Google Slides!!! ✨Save money when you purchase the bundle now!*Once you make this purchase,
Subjects:
Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies - History)
Grades:
4th, 7th, Homeschool
Types:
Activities, Printables, Google Apps
$882.28
$600.00
60
Bundle
By Social Studies Success
Engage your students with an Era Word Wall for US History. This resource is designed for you to create an interactive era wall in your classroom. Research shows the benefit of word walls for our students. Use this all year long to help teach the
Subjects:
Social Studies - History, Civics, U.S. History
Grades:
5th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Types:
Word Walls, Bulletin Board Ideas, Games
$9.99
102
Digital Download PDF (56.38 MB)
By Social Studies Success
This bundle includes a variety of resources for the Cotton, Cattle and Railroads Era in Texas History. Informational text, video links and questions, primary source activities, color-by-number, and so much more!You will receive resources on The
Subjects:
Social Studies - History
Grades:
4th, 7th
Types:
Activities, Internet Activities, Google Apps
$38.49
$24.99
29
Bundle
By Social Studies Success
Engage your students with Doodle Notes! Purchase the bundle of Constitution Doodle Notes for huge savings! In this bundle, you will receive all of my Doodle Notes resources for the Constitution. This includes Readings, Doodle Notes, Word Walls and
Subjects:
Social Studies - History, Civics, Government
Grades:
5th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Types:
Handouts, Internet Activities, Graphic Organizers
CCSS:
RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.3, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.7
$32.96
$24.99
48
Bundle
By Social Studies Success
Buy it all and save! Purchase the bundle of teaching strategies for huge savings! In this bundle, you will receive all of my tips and strategies to maximize learning in your Social Studies classroom. This is a must buy for the beginning teacher or
Subjects:
Social Studies - History, U.S. History, World History
Grades:
5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Types:
Activities, Professional Documents, Printables
CCSS:
RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.10
$74.95
$49.99
35
Bundle
By Social Studies Success
This lesson is designed for your students to learn about the different religions of the World in a variety of ways. Use primary source images and visuals to help your students master content in this fun activity. Students will start with a
Subjects:
Social Studies - History, World History, Geography
Grades:
6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Types:
Activities, Internet Activities, Google Apps
CCSS:
RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.10
$9.99
13
Digital Download PDF (28.32 MB)
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

TERMS OF USE FOR DISTANCE LEARNING IN 2020 - Teachers may distribute this product in email, through Google classroom or over the internet to their students as long as the site is password protected. You may distribute it to your own students but may not put it on the internet where it could be publicly found and downloaded. These terms apply to all products and supersede any previous Terms of Use. For more than 25 years, I have brought my love of Social Studies to teachers and students. My journey includes a variety of roles – classroom teacher, instructional coach, curriculum coordinator, university professor, and professional development trainer. Working with middle school students has been one of the highlights of my career. After thirteen years in the classroom, I transitioned into the role of an instructional coach based on a high school campus. This window into other teachers’ classrooms motivated my inner calling to improve social studies instruction. I realized how important front line education is to changing the way students react to and learn from the important life lessons Socials Studies has to share. My next step was to central office. I served a district of over 55,000 students as a Social Studies Coordinator. My goal of improving Social Studies instruction increased as I worked with over 600 K-12 Social Studies teachers to implement transformative Social Studies education. In my current role,  I provide professional development, consulting services and resources to Social Studies teachers. I want every child to understand the importance of Social Studies in their life – and every teacher to have the tools to reach them.

MY TEACHING STYLE

What do I believe about Social Studies instruction? Students need to be engaged to learn. -Schlechty’s Design Qualities of engagement History can be fun and rigorous at the same time. -Bower’s Bring Learning Alive! All students can learn – we just need to support them in different ways. -Seidlitz’s Seven Steps Kids need to continuously review content through games and engaging activities. -Himmele’s Total Participation Techniques Writing is essential for learning, not just assessment. -Daniels’ Content Area Writing Vocabulary instruction must be intentional and engaging. -Marzano Academic Vocabulary History should not be trivial pursuit – dig deeper and teach with essential questions and enduring understandings. -Wiggins & McTighe Essential Questions Students are social – purposeful talk is crucial to learning. -Walsh Quality Questioning Students need to read in Social Studies – reading informational text cannot be mastered without constant practice. -Kinsella’s Considerate Text “Soft skills” of collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creativity are essential to future success in the job market. -Muir Reasons Millennials Get Fired Everyone’s story needs to be told – we have a great responsibility for helping students see patterns in history across time. Teachers should not be afraid to teach the “hard history”. -Dawn

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Who's Who Among Teachers Texas State Teacher of the Year

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Undergraduate Degree from Stephen F. Austin State University Master's Degree from Texas A&M University

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