Aaron Mathews
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Houston, Texas, United States
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I have taught in both private and public sectors of Education for the past nine years. I have served numerous roles over those years including mentoring new teachers and grooming teachers to be.
Experience:
Lutheran South Academy (2003-2009)
Taught 6th, 7th, 8th grade Social Studies [Geography, TX History, US History & Religion];
Melillo Middle School (2009-2010)
Taught 6th grade Geography;
Dobie High School (2010-Present)
Have taught or am Teaching, Geography, World History, US History, Government.
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The Silk Road DBQ Activity
The Silk Road DBQ product is a Document Based Question activity designed so students can answer the question: Explain how the Silk Road facilitated the spread of trade and promoted cultural diffusion. There are 4 different documents for students to analyze and 7 questions to answer based on those documents so students can understand what they are looking at prior to answering the final essay question. I developed this product on Texas Standards: 4J. 4J Readiness Standard and reads: WH.4J Analyze
6th - 12th
Asian Studies, European History, World History
Latin America Mapping Activity
This product is a mapping activity on the region of Latin America. Students will label and color 24 different Latin American Nations as well as draw and label major physical features. When students have completed the map they will then answer 9 questions based on their map. This product also contains a blackline political map of Latin America. I typically make the map a 11x17 making it easier for students to label countries and physical features. This is a rigorous map project that makes the st
6th - 12th
Geography, Social Studies, World History
Also included in:Â Geography Mapping Activities BUNDLE
Demographic Transition Model (DTM) Lesson
This product will teach students the basics of how to read, understand and analyze the Demographic Transition Model or DTM. The product has a student note piece along with an activity/worksheet that can be used as an individual assignment or as a cooperative group activity. After students learn how to read the Demographic Transition Model they will answer questions to show their understanding of DTM and how population pyramids work with the DTM. This activity is great tool to introduce or review
6th - 12th
Geography, Social Studies
Atlantic Slave Trade (Triangular Trade) Talk, Read, Talk, Write (TRTW) Activity
Atlantic Slave Trade TRTW Activity – Engaging, Student-Centered Lesson Help students deeply understand the causes and impact of the Atlantic Slave Trade with this interactive Talk, Read, Talk, Write (TRTW) strategy. This resource encourages critical thinking, discussion, and written reflection, making it an excellent tool for engaging all learners. What’s Included:PowerPoint Presentation – Guides both teachers and students through the TRTW process, including a warm-up activity.Primary Source
7th - 12th
African History, European History, World History
Neolithic (Agricultural) Revolution Cause and Effect Activity
Explore the Agricultural (Neolithic) Revolution: Impact on Civilization and Human Life | World History Lesson Engage your students with this comprehensive lesson on the Agricultural Revolution and its lasting effects on human society and the development of early civilizations. Aligned with Texas World History Standards, this resource is designed to help students: Identify the causes and effects of the Agricultural (Neolithic) Revolution. Analyze two significant effects in detail. Answer the es
6th - 12th
Ancient History, Social Studies, World History
"First Invasion: War of 1812" Video Guide
This file contains guided questions for History Channel's First Invasion: War of 1812 documentary. The 40 questions follow the order of the documentary and draw the students attention to main points of this important, history changing war. This video guide is an excellent way to keep students engaged in the amazing documentary and will lead to great discussion.
8th - 12th
British History, U.S. History, World History
North Africa, Southwest Asia & Central Asia Mapping Activity
This product is a mapping activity on the regions of North Africa, Southwest Asia & Central Asia. Students will label and color 26 different nations as well as draw and label major physical features. When students have completed the map they will then answer 10 questions based on their map. This product also contains a blackline political map of of the region. I typically make the map a 11x17 making it easier for students to label countries and physical features. This is a rigorous map projec
6th - 12th
Geography, Social Studies, World History
Also included in:Â Geography Mapping Activities BUNDLE
Central America and the Caribbean Mapping Activity
This product is a mapping activity on the region of Central America and the Caribbean. Students will label and color 26 different countries and territories as well as draw and label major physical features. When students have completed the map they will then answer 10 questions based on their map. This product also contains a blackline political maps of the region. I typically make the map a 11x17 making it easier for students to label countries and physical features. This is a rigorous map pro
6th - 12th
Geography, Social Studies, World History
Also included in:Â Geography Mapping Activities BUNDLE
Climographs Lesson and Activity
This product teaches students how to read and analyze climographs. Then this product has students create their own climograph from the data provided. Finally, students analyze three climographs to answer questions. This is a create lesson that can be taught in one period and/or used for homework. Check out the preview to see this excellent product. Thanks for stopping by! You may also be interested in these lessons: Population Pyramids Lesson and ActivityDemographic Transition Model (DTM) Les
6th - 12th
Geography, Other (Social Studies), Social Studies
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Primary Source Document Reading: Ibn Battuta [Gold-Salt Trade]
This product is an excellent primary source document that requires students to read and analyze a first hand account of Muslim Trader Ibn Battuta's experience in Northern Africa. The reading is chunked into sections with a question after each chunk for students to reflect. Following the reading there are 6 questions that require the students to analyze the document and use prior knowledge to answer successfully. Check out the preview for what the product looks like. The actual product is a Wo
6th - 12th
Social Studies, World History
Gandhi (1982) Movie Question Guide
This product is a movie question guide for the Oscar winning movie Gandhi which is available on Amazon or YouTube (type in Gandhi 1982 and the full version should be there). I typically start the movie when Gandhi is on the train heading to South Africa. I skip the opening assassination scene because I find this keeps the students’ attention more. Plus I get to watch their shocked faces at the end of the movie when Gandhi gets shot. (Majority of my students, and most likely yours, have no cl
6th - 12th
British History, Geography, World History
United States Mapping Activity
This product is a mapping activity over the United States of America. Students will label the 50 states as well as draw and label major physical features. When students have completed the map they will then answer 6 questions based on their map. This product also contains a blackline political map of the United States of America. I typically make the map 11x17 making it easier for students to label and draw the physical features. This is a rigorous map project that makes the students learn the
6th - 12th
Geography, Social Studies, U.S. History
Also included in:Â Geography Mapping Activities BUNDLE
American Government--Voting Rights--Literacy Tests
Engage your students with this thought-provoking lesson on voter suppression using historical literacy tests from Louisiana and Alabama. These tests were designed to prevent certain individuals from voting, and this activity allows students to experience the frustration and unfairness of the process firsthand. Key Features: Authentic Historical Documents: Includes questions from actual literacy tests given in the Jim Crow era, providing a powerful primary source experience for American Govern
8th - 12th
Government, Social Studies, U.S. History
Paul's Missionary Journeys Mapping Activity
This mapping activity is on the Paul's Missionary Journeys. Paul's Missionary Journeys Mapping Activity includes explicit instructions on how to complete the map as well as questions based on the map along with knowledge based questions Paul's Missionary Journeys Map. Students will label and color different aspects of Paul's Missionary Journeys Map such as; cities, seas, important physical features and draw in each of Paul's four journeys. This mapping activity includes 6 questions that tests st
6th - 12th
Ancient History, Social Studies, World History
Also included in:Â Historical Mapping Activities BUNDLE
How a Bill Becomes a Law: Group Activity
In this activity students will learn how a bill becomes a law in the United States Federal Government. Students work in groups to create, propose, and pass laws. The students will observe first hand the difficulty in creating "good" laws, justifying those laws, and garnering enough votes to pass the law(s). You may also like: Governments: Where you at?Primary Source Reading: Politics by AristotleDevelopment of American Political Parties Reading and QuestionsUnited States Government: Review Qu
8th - 12th
Civics, Government, Social Studies
Civil War--"Red Badge of Courage" Comprehensive Test
This product is a comprehensive test over "The Red Badge of Courage" that includes and essay. The test has an answer key. I have used this novella in pre-AP classes to further explore the Civil War, as a year end project or as an extra credit opportunity. Be sure to check out the reading guide and novella test in my products as well. Thanks for looking!
8th - 12th
Literature, Social Studies, U.S. History
Africa Mapping Activity
This product is a mapping activity on the continent of Africa. Students will label and color 54 different African Nations as well as draw and label major physical features. When students have completed the map they will then answer 10 questions based on their map. This product also contains a blackline political maps of Africa. I typically make the map a 11x17 making it easier for students to label countries and physical features. This is a rigorous map project that makes the students learn whe
6th - 12th
Geography, Social Studies, World History
Also included in:Â Geography Mapping Activities BUNDLE
Asia Mapping Activity
This product is a mapping activity on the continent of Asia; including the regions of Monsoon Asia, Southwest/Central Asia and Middle East. Students will label and color 42 different Asian Nations as well as draw and label major physical features. When students have completed the map they will then answer 13 questions based on their map. This product also contains two blackline political maps of Asia. I typically make the map a 11x17 making it easier for students to label countries and physical
6th - 12th
Asian Studies, Geography, Social Studies
Also included in:Â Geography Mapping Activities BUNDLE
Sub-Sahara Africa Mapping Activity
This product is a mapping activity on the region of the Sub-Sahara Africa. Students will label and color 49 different African Nations as well as draw and label major physical features. When students have completed the map they will then answer 10 questions based on their map. This product also contains a blackline political maps of Africa. I typically make the map a 11x17 making it easier for students to label countries and physical features. This is a rigorous map project that makes the studen
6th - 12th
Geography, Social Studies, World History
Also included in:Â Geography Mapping Activities BUNDLE
Canada Mapping Activity
This product is a mapping activity over Canada. Students will label and color Canadian provinces and territories as well as draw and label major physical features. When students have completed the map they will then answer 5 questions based on their map. This product also contains a blackline political map of Canada. I typically make the map 11x17 making it easier for students to label and draw physical features. This is a rigorous map project that makes the students learn about Canada and its
6th - 12th
Canadian History, Geography, Social Studies
Also included in:Â Geography Mapping Activities BUNDLE
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About the store
Experience
I have taught in both private and public sectors of Education for the past nine years. I have served numerous roles over those years including mentoring new teachers and grooming teachers to be.
Experience:
Lutheran South Academy (2003-2009)
Taught 6th, 7th, 8th grade Social Studies [Geography, TX History, US History & Religion];
Melillo Middle School (2009-2010)
Taught 6th grade Geography;
Dobie High School (2010-Present)
Have taught or am Teaching, Geography, World History, US History, Government.
Teaching style
My teaching style is laid back and student-centered. I believe in placing the responsibility of learning on the student. As a history teacher I do enjoy giving a good lecture, from time to time. I love using stories, primary sources and hands on material to grab students' attention to assist them in understand the past.
My own education history
BA Concordia University of Wisconsin in Broadfield Social Studies.
M. Ed Leadership from Lamar University
Currently have a TX Teaching License EC-6 Generalist, 4-8 & 8-12 Social Studies Composite.
Additional biographical information
I have lots of kids. 7 to be exact.
I also coach soccer.
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