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 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
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
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
Teaching Econ is fun! A Great Opportunity Cost Introduction Lesson
This is one of the lessons that my students find most exciting!Opportunity Cost is one of the core principles of economics that I introduce to my students. Although this is an introductory lesson, I’m sure it can be adapted to whatever your needs may be. I begin with a question for students as they enter the room. The question requires students to make a choice. After everyone has had a chance to see the question, we discuss it for a moment. For my classes, this is a review of an earlier lesso
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
Industrial Revolution, Robert Owen the "Enlightened Industrialist", A Play
If your classroom is like mine, you believe learning is best by doing. Using plays, simulations and reenactments allows students to experience their learning targets/objectives. Plus, it is fun!
I use this play during an Industrial Revolution unit in my economics class. I use it to supplement what we are learning at that time. It takes about 10-15 minutes for the whole activity, including the discussion. It is a great way to learn about some of the revolutionary changes occurring at that time.
5th - 12th
British History, Economics , World History
Also included in: Famous Economic Thinkers and Industrialists - Readers Theater Bundle
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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