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Currently, I teach full time while continuing to develop new content for both myself and other busy educators. Developing new lessons and projects is something I truly enjoy! I have taught high school for over twenty years. My time has been spent at both small and large high schools. I have taught a variety of subjects, including American History, Government, World History, Economics, Geography, Sociology, and Current Events. I have also taught dual credit college classes for many years. My resources are designed to be engaging, editable, and easy to use with differentiated learning.
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Decades Project - History - Fun Choices - Late 20th century
The Decades Project is a wonderful project that is so much fun. It is absolutely my favorite project! I created this after my first few years of teaching, and I have included it in every one of my US History classes for over 15 years. This project never gets old or boring. In this activity, students will research the decades from the second half of the 20th century. They have a list of required events to cover, and then they can add other items as they choose. I generally use the 1950s, 1960s,
6th - 12th
Social Studies, U.S. History
Current Events Semester Course - Complete 1 Semester Bundle
Did you just find out you will be teaching a Current Events class? Are you wondering how you are going to find the time and energy to create an entire class? Well wonder no more! Here is a semester long class ready for you to use immediately. Maybe you have been teaching Current Events, but you want to change things up. These resources will help you do just that! Everything is editable to meet your classroom needs. This course is perfect for anyone, beginning or veteran teacher. This is a COM
7th - 12th
For All Subjects, Other (Social Studies), Social Studies
Constitution Amendment Quizzes & Tests - Government - History - Civics
Want to test your students over the amendments, but don't have time to create the quizzes? Here is the solution! (These quizzes are also part of the Constitution Quizzes product.) This includes 3 separate quizzes over the 27 Amendments. The first quiz is over the Bill of Rights. (25 questions)The second quiz is over Amendments 11-27. (30 questions)The final quiz is over all 27 Amendments. (45 questions)The answers for each quiz are included. You can decide how many points each quiz is worth. A
7th - 12th
Civics, Government, Social Studies
Also included in:Â Amendment Bundle - Constitution - Government - History
Current Events Playlist Project - History - Fun News Project
Students love to listen to music, and this project incorporates that love of music. Students will link current events to music from a variety of decades and genres. You can require them to use stories from news that you have covered in class, like CNN 10 or a news magazine, or you can let them find the news stories on their own. Students will create a slideshow, poster, or FigJam. If you prefer they create something else, you can modify the requirements. Students will present these to the clas
6th - 12th
Other (Social Studies), Social Studies
Ottoman Empire Hexagon Activity - Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Want an activity that requires your students to use critical thinking and problem solving skills? Hexagons are the answer! Hexagons allow students to discover connections between people, events, and concepts. There are multiple ways to make connections between the items, so students will create unique final products. Therefore, there is no answer key. This activity requires students to apply information they have learned. It also allows students to have great discussions about the topics. The Ot
8th - 12th
European History, Other (Social Studies), World History
Unique & Profitable Fundraiser - No Money Required - Holiday Fundraiser
Need money for your club or organization? This is the perfect fundraiser. There is no money required upfront for this fundraiser, so you don't have to have a big budget to purchase anything. No delivery or freezing of items is required either. Students will collect prizes, mostly small prizes around $5. Teachers can also donate items like extra credit in their class, if you are using this at a school. After collecting the items, the actual fundraiser itself lasts less than 2 hours. The prep wor
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Constitution Plans for US Government - Graphic Organizers
Looking for help explaining the different Constitution Plans for the US Government? This is what you need! This product includes graphic organizers for the Virginia Plan, the New Jersey Plan, and the Connecticut Compromise. These organizers are versatile and will work with your class in whatever way you want. They are in two different formats: PDF format which are not editable and Google Slides which are editable. You are able to use whichever set work best for you. These organizers explain each
7th - 12th
Civics, Government, U.S. History
Top Ten Project - Current Events & History
Looking for something different to engage your students with primary sources? Need a new activity to use in your current events class? This fun activity is the answer! It can be used in person or remotely, and it is completely editable. It is a versatile activity that could be used in many classes. Both the current events version and the historical version are included. I have used both in my classroom. Students must use critical thinking skills. In the history version, students will interact w
5th - 12th, Higher Education
Social Studies, U.S. History
Also included in:Â Current Events Essentials Bundle
Government Hexagon Bundle - Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Want activities that require your students to use critical thinking and problem solving skills? Hexagons are the answer! Hexagons allow students to discover connections between people, events, and concepts. There are multiple ways to make connections between the items, so students will create unique final products. Therefore, there is no answer key. These activities require students to apply information they have learned. They also allow students to have great discussions about the topics. The G
8th - 12th
Civics, Government, U.S. History
Renaissance & Reformation Hexagon Activity - Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Want an activity that requires your students to use critical thinking and problem solving skills? Hexagons are the answer! Hexagons allow students to discover connections between people, events, and concepts. There are multiple ways to make connections between the items, so students will create unique final products. Therefore, there is no answer key. This activity requires students to apply information they have learned. It also allows students to have great discussions about the topics. The Re
8th - 12th
European History, World History
Current Events Essentials Bundle
*Please be aware that the News Article Activity is also included in the News Activities Bundle.* This bundle is perfect for anyone wanting to include current issues in their class. These projects can be used in a variety of classes. These projects and activities can be used throughout a semester or throughout an entire year. Everything is completely editable, so you can customize it to your preferences and needs. All projects and activities can be used in person or remotely. One project allows
5th - 12th, Higher Education
Other (Social Studies), Social Studies
Choice Board for News & Current Events - Critical Thinking - Sub Activity
This activity is all about student choice. There are 9 options for students to pick from in this bingo card option board. It can be used in any class that is discussing current events or news stories. It is also editable, so it could be customized for any subject or class you choose. It can also be applied to any news magazine or to a news show like CNN 10. It can be used either in person or for remote classes. This activity is a great one to use as an activity when you have a substitute. I pers
5th - 12th, Higher Education
For All Subjects, Other (Social Studies)
Constitution Projects & Activities Bundle
Teaching the Constitution requires you to cover a lot of information. This bundle contains projects and activities to help you do just that! These activities will allow your students to engage with the Constitution and the concepts found within that document. In the Constitution Articles activity, students will explain the topics and terms from a portion of the Articles of the Constitution. Students will be required to include 3 separate items in their presentation to the class, such as a visua
8th - 12th
Civics, Government, U.S. History
War Projects Bundle - History
Are you looking for multiple projects to include in your history class? This bundle is perfect for you! This bundle includes 3 separate projects. It has one project that could be completed with WWI, one for WWII, and the final project would be used with Vietnam. The Propaganda Project can be used with any war, so it would be perfect for WWI. The World Wars Project works great after WWII. Obviously, the Vietnam Project would go along with Vietnam. All of the projects require students to use criti
9th - 12th
Social Studies, U.S. History
Progressive Era: Change an Issue Project - American History - For All Subjects
This project works great with any class that is discussing change. In American History, it works perfect with the Progressive Era. It can be implemented when you discuss the Progressive Reformers and the changes they worked to accomplish. This project requires students to use problem solving and critical thinking to change or fix an issue they are concerned about. Students can focus on societal issues or school issues. My students love this project because they get to focus on an issue they ca
5th - 12th, Higher Education
For All Subjects, Social Studies, U.S. History
Also included in:Â Projects for All Subjects Bundle
Amendment Bundle - Constitution - Government - History
Need a new way to teach students about the amendments? Why not let the students teach each other? In this activity, students will explain each of the amendments to the Constitution. This activity could be used with History, Government, or Civics or any class discussing the Constitution. One requirement is for students to make a video. I set up a Flipgrid link for the students. You can also allow them to use a different video app if they prefer. This individual project can be done remotely or
7th - 12th
Civics, Government, Social Studies
Turn of the Century Activities & Projects Bundle
All the activities you need to cover the Turn of the Century era are included in this bundle! As you lecture, you can add in these projects and activities in any order you choose. This bundle includes the Turn of the Century Hexagon Activity, the Turn of the Century People Project, and the Turn of the Century Vocabulary Activities. All together they should take about 4 weeks. In the People Project, students will research people & topics from the Turn of the Century (19th to 20th century). The
8th - 12th
Other (Social Studies), U.S. History
French & Indian War Hexagon Activity - Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Want an activity that requires your students to use critical thinking and problem solving skills? Hexagons are the answer! Hexagons allow students to discover connections between people, events, and concepts. There are multiple ways to make connections between the items, so students will create unique final products. Therefore, there is no answer key. This activity requires students to apply information they have learned. It also allows students to have great discussions about the topics. The Fr
8th - 12th
European History, Other (Social Studies), U.S. History
Projects for All Subjects Bundle
If you are looking for new projects to add to your classes, then you have found the perfect bundle! Everything in this bundle can be incorporated in any subject or class. The projects included can be used with a variety of grade levels as well. This allows you to use these projects in all the classes you teach, not just one subject. All of these projects allow the students to make many choices, and therefore it makes differentiation easy. Students will use critical thinking and problem solving w
9th - 12th
For All Subjects, Social Studies
Amendments Project - Government - History - Constitution
Need a new way to teach students about the amendments? Why not let the students teach each other? In this activity, students will explain each of the amendments to the Constitution. This activity could be used with History, Government, or Civics or any class discussing the Constitution. One requirement is for students to make a video. I set up a Flipgrid link for the students. You can also allow them to use a different video app if they prefer. This individual project can be done remotely or i
7th - 12th
Civics, Government, U.S. History
Also included in:Â Constitution Projects & Activities Bundle
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About the store
Experience
Currently, I teach full time while continuing to develop new content for both myself and other busy educators. Developing new lessons and projects is something I truly enjoy! I have taught high school for over twenty years. My time has been spent at both small and large high schools. I have taught a variety of subjects, including American History, Government, World History, Economics, Geography, Sociology, and Current Events. I have also taught dual credit college classes for many years. My resources are designed to be engaging, editable, and easy to use with differentiated learning.
Teaching style
In my classroom, I focus on project based learning more than traditional styles of teaching. Therefore, my projects and activities generally include numerous options for students. Students make many choices about what they can include in their projects or what the final product will look like. I also understand that teachers have a variety of teaching styles and preferences. All of my resources are editable, and I usually include suggestions on how they could be modified. This allows for differentiated instruction and individual teaching preferences. I hope my passion for history and my dedication to the field of education are evident in my resources.
Awards & shining teacher moments
2025 & 2026 Gilder Lehrman National History Teacher of the Year Nominee
G Suite for Education Experts
Bill of Rights Institute National Teacher Council
My own education history
I graduated from Kansas State University with a BS in History and a Minor in Business. I am also a certified secondary teacher in 6-12 Social Science. Currently, I am working on my Masters in Education.
Additional biographical information
I absolutely love to travel!
If you would like to contact me or have any questions about my resources, please email me at historycabinet@gmail.com
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