Brian Markwald
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Wisconsin, United States
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World History, US History, and Economics teacher since 1996 in public and independent school settings.
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A Play, The Coercive Acts and the First Continental Congress
I love using this when we are in our Road to Revolution unit. It is a fun way to learn about the punishments of the Coercive Acts and the emergency meeting of the Continental Congress. I organize a table in the middle of the room with a Union Jack flag sitting somewhere on it. I make the table look official with some other props, too. Off to the side I put a chair for my "throne". The King and Baines stay in that area. The Members of Parliament sit around the table first. They change places wi
5th - 12th
Social Studies, U.S. History, World History
The Stamp Act (1765), An Engaging Play
As a classroom teacher I love to get my students up and active in class. Here is another chance to do just that. This time it is about the hated Stamp Act. I've also included some follow up questions that I discuss with my students or have them journal once we finish the play. Here is what's covered in this play: British viewpoint on taxing their colonies in North America. A description of the stamp tax and why it was enacted. The Virginia Resolves. The Stamp Act Congress and the writing of the
5th - 12th
British History, U.S. History, World History
The Boston Tea Party, A Play
If you teach about the Road to Revolution in your class, this is a great way to get your students involved and engaged when you reach the Tea Act of 1773 and the Boston Tea Party 1773. Having students reenact history is an excellent way for them to "experience" what events were like. This is a great example. This play was written using eyewitness accounts and other excellent sources including information from the Boston Tea Party museum. If ever in Boston it is a must do! You even get to throw
5th - 12th
British History, U.S. History, World History
The First Americans, A Play About The Bering Land Bridge (Native Americans)
This is a short play about the most well-known migration theory concerning Native Americans.
If you are teaching about the origin of Native peoples in America, this is great way to help introduce the topic of the Bering Land Bridge theory.
The play will take about 5-10 minutes. It is meant as an enhancement to a lesson. It's great to get students involved and engaged in class. This offers that opportunity.
Enjoy and please let me know what you think!
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5th - 12th
Ancient History, Native Americans, U.S. History
Toy Entrepreneur! An Engaging Simulation About Entrepreneurship.
Presented at NCSS Boston 2014.
I have been doing the Toy Entrepreneur project for years now. It is a true highlight of the year in our economics class.
This simulation is my ENTREPRENEURSHIP unit in my economics course. The great thing about this simulation is that it can be completely tailored to your needs. You can do the whole thing as a unit or just some of the lessons. It's up to you.
This is what Toy Entrepreneur is all about:
*There is a step by step lesson plan for each day of the
5th - 12th
Business, Economics
Life in the Middle Colonies, A Play
Here is a skit I use when we are learning about the Middle Colonies in my classroom. It is a great way to enhance any lesson about the Middle Colonies either to introduce some of the characteristics of this region or reinforce what has been taught. All of my skits are written to engage students and get them thinking. Most contain a little bit of humor, as well. This one does. If you'd like to see all of my plays, skits, re-enactments, simulations and other lesson starters please visit my store
5th - 12th
British History, Social Studies, U.S. History
Life in Medieval Europe (Feudalism), A Play
This is a short play meant to help enhance any lesson about life in Europe during the Feudal era, the Dark Ages, the Middle Ages - whatever you are doing in your class. I even use this play to help introduce the coming Great Age of Exploration. The play takes about 15-20 minutes to complete. This includes choosing parts, giving some instructions, handing out props (I use props gathered over the years, but not necessary). Parts can go to really any student in your classes. The play is great fo
5th - 12th
European History, Middle Ages, World History
All Hail the Glorious Leader! The Command or Planned Economic System
This is a great lesson to introduce the Command or Planned economy to students, whether this is a history or economics class.
I run an activity in this lesson that simulates the frustrations and overall inefficiency of this type of economic system.
Students learn what the system is about and its advantages and disadvantages.
There are several documents and a power point aid contained in this lesson, plus instructions on how to run the simulation. We have a great time with it year after yea
5th - 12th
Economics , Social Studies
Also included in:Â Engaging Lessons For Teaching Economics!
The Great Age of Exploration - The Crusades and Trade with the East! A Play
A great skit to help introduce some of the reasons why there was an Age of Exploration.
During the Crusades, a trade relationship develops between points in the middle east and with some Italian city-states. Of these, Venice benefited the most and will boast the largest market in Europe at this time.
This skit helps explain how this develops in a humorous way. A great lesson starter! Have fun!
5th - 12th
European History, Middle Ages, World History
Famous Economic Thinkers and Industrialists - Readers Theater Bundle
Over the years I've used these plays as a way to introduce economic topics and get my students involved and active in the classroom. They are also each sold separately on my TpT store. I hope these as well for your students as they have for mine. These are the plays: Adam Smith, the Father of Modern EconomicsGreat Economic Thinkers, Karl Marx - A PlayIndustrial Revolution, Robert Owen the "Enlightened Industrialist", A PlayThe Industrial Revolution, Richard Arkwright - Inventor and Entrepreneur
5th - 12th
Economics
The "Ancient Ones", a play about the Ancient Pueblo (Anasazi)
I created this play for my classroom to engage my students more as we learned about Pre-Columbian civilizations, in this case the Ancient Pueblo. This play takes about 10-15 minutes to do and is meant as a supplement to your lesson. For this activity, I make a copy for each student. As the actors are doing the play, I have the other students use a highlighter and highlight any of the key words that we have already learned about the Anasazi, through our lesson, homework and discussion. This work
5th - 12th
Native Americans, U.S. History, World History
Native American Folklore - How Chipmunk Got His Stripes, A Play
This is an adaptation of an Iroquois folk tale. I use this during our Pre-Columbian history unit when focusing on the oral traditions and sacred stories of indigenous people in North America.
4th - 12th
Native Americans, Social Studies, U.S. History
The Tradition-based Economic System - The Maasai, A Play
This is a great play to help introduce the Tradition-based economic system. It incorporates some of the traditions of the Maasai. It's also humorous and engaging. Have fun!
5th - 12th, Higher Education
Economics , Other (Social Studies), World History
The Pilgrims and the Plymouth Settlement, A Play
Reader's Theater! Are you looking to enhance your lesson about the Pilgrim Story? This is a play that I have used for years in my classroom. It explains why the Pilgrims were in Holland, why they came to North America, events on board ship, and what happened after they arrived. This takes about 15-20 minutes to complete and your students will love it! Enjoy! :-) If you enjoyed this play, check this out: Plays and skits for early American History - Plymouth to the American Revolution
5th - 12th
British History, Social Studies, U.S. History
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About the store
Experience
World History, US History, and Economics teacher since 1996 in public and independent school settings.
Teaching style
High expectations. Firm but gentle. Let's have fun! It's all about the kids! Spoken like a true middle school teacher.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Advisor - 1st Place team, Wisconsin Stock Market Simulation (2016)
Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Excellence Scholar (Economics) (2010)
War College Teacher Scholar – Ft. Ticonderoga, NY (2010)
Excellence in Teaching Economics and Financial Literacy Award (3rd place) (2006)
Sponsored by Robert Baird and Economics Wisconsin
Charles M. Wright Technology Award (2002)
Sponsored by the University School of Milwaukee for innovative use of technology in the classroom
Best Mannered Teacher (1998)
Sponsored by the National League of Junior Cotillions
Live Five Teacher of the Week (1997)
Sponsored by Channel 5, Charleston, S.C.
Sallie Mae First Class Teacher Award (1997)
Charleston County School District Representative in Washington D.C.
My own education history
The Citadel - Charleston, SC
University of Wisconsin at Whitewater
Concordia University of Wisconsin
Additional biographical information
Believer, Teacher, Dean, Coach, Husband, Father of 3, good guy!
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