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
Life in the New England Colonies, A Play
I love getting my students involved in their learning. I created this play to help teach life in the New England colonies. This is a great enhancement to any lesson about the New England colonies. Included in the play are references to: -subsistence farming -soil conditions in New England (rocky soil) -slavery in New England -Growth of Trade - timber and fishing/whaling industries especially -Town life - schools, green/commons, some trades -Triangular trade -The Navigation Acts -New England col
6th - 12th
British History, U.S. History, World History
The Iroquois (5 Nations) - A Play About The Grand Council Of Peace
I use this play to help further student's understanding about the important contributions of the Iroquois Confederacy. This is a great way to introduce the Grand Council of Peace and how it worked. Enjoy! Oh, and, remember, I always add a touch of humor to my plays. PS - I use this in my American History classroom. But, it could also be used for civics/government.
6th - 12th
Government, Native Americans, 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 the Tradition-based Economic System (Traditional economy) bundle
Everything I've used to successfully teach the Tradition-based economic system. This bundle includes the Maasai Play.
Included in this bundle:
-Power Point about the Tradition-based economic system - definition, characteristics, advantages and disadvantages, and questions about the reading listed below
-Reading excerpt from Facing The Lion (about the Maasai, a traditional people) Chapter 2
-Student Handout that goes along with the Power Point (Pages format and Word format)
-Handout (teacher
6th - 12th
Economics
Adam Smith - The Father of Modern Economics, A Play
This is a great play to help introduce Adam Smith or characteristics of the Free Market system. The play focuses on the life of Adam Smith. It ends by focusing on his ideas for a Free Enterprise system and how it was different from the Mercantilist system of his day.
This takes about 20 minutes to do. Plus, you will want to give some time to debrief. In my classes, I have my students take some time to write a journal reflection on what they learned while performing the play.
Have fun! And, I
6th - 12th
Economics , U.S. History, World History
Also included in: Famous Economic Thinkers and Industrialists - Readers Theater Bundle
Teaching Scarcity - problem solving collaborative activity!
I just created this brief, fun activity to use for introducing scarcity in my economics classes.
We are focusing on the 1st Core Principle of Economics - People Choose! This was an engaging way to introduce this concept.
This takes about 15-20 minutes depending on how much time you want to give the groups. I used this to begin my lesson.
After forming groups, I let them work on their plan of what they are going to do. After about 10 minutes of discussion, they stand to present their "plan
6th - 12th
Economics
Magna Carta, the Great Charter ( a classroom play)
Having my students involved in the learning process in my room is so much fun. Here is a 10-15 minute play to help bring alive history in your classroom! I use the Magna Carta play to help introduce the important topic of the Magna Carta. Currently, I am using this as part of an American History classroom. We are learning about the Roots of Representative Government. Students learn about the "rights" written in the Magna Carta. However, this resource can be used in many different ways with othe
6th - 12th
British History, Government, U.S. History
King Philip's War Lesson and Game Activity
Here is an interesting way to get your students involved in learning about the importance and tragedy of King Philip's War. This product contains a lesson on the history of the conflict and gives the students a chance to experience what happened by playing the King Philip's War game. All of this can be done in one 60-minute lesson. Of course, you can tailor things to fit any time you like! In the summer of 1675, the uneasy peace that existed between English colonists and native people in New En
6th - 12th
British History, Native Americans, U.S. History
Power Struggle, the Defeat of the Spanish Armada (1588), a skit
I love getting my students actively engaged in the classroom, and what better way than by reenacting history? This skit brings to life the dramatic events of the summer of 1588, showcasing the importance of England’s victory over the Spanish Armada in the English Channel. There are many roles for your students. And if you have students that are less inclined to volunteer for skits, they can be the English sailors/soldiers that cheer Queen Elizabeth. For added fun, they can throw "paper balls" at
6th - 12th
British History, European History, World History
How The Great Age of Exploration Began...Revival of Towns & Trade, A Play
This is one of two skits I use in learning about the origins of the Great Age of Exploration in Europe. The other skit is titled:
The Great Age of Exploration - The Crusades and Trade with the East! A Play. It is also on the TPT site.
***This is a light-hearted and fun way to learn about the revival of towns and trade in Europe in helping bring about the Great Age of Exploration (one day) and the decline of Feudalism. The black death plays a part in this, too.
This is meant to be an enha
6th - 12th
European History, Middle Ages, World History
French and Indian War - La Petite Guerre! (Lesson)
A great lesson to show that how a war was fought in North America was very different from wars in Europe at the time. This is part of the French and Indian War College Simulation which is also available on this site BUT it works well as a stand alone lesson, too. OverviewThe main focus of the lesson is on the Indian way of fighting. The French called it “La Petite Guerre” (small war). Students will also learn how the British were slow to understand this way of fighting a war. The video clip als
6th - 10th
European History, Native Americans, U.S. 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
Great Economic Thinkers, Karl Marx - A Play
I use this fun play as a way to introduce Karl Marx and his ideas. The preview is the first page. There are four pages and it takes about 15-20 minutes to complete and debrief.
The play has information about his life and his ideas. Marx talks about everything from his childhood to being thrown out of countries for his writings and ideas. He also explains the four stages of a communist revolution.
I always add a touch of humor to my plays. Students enjoy them and it gives them a chance to expe
6th - 12th
Economics , European History, World History
Also included in: Famous Economic Thinkers and Industrialists - Readers Theater Bundle
Are You Credit Worthy? (The 3 C's of a Credit Score), A Play
If you are looking to liven up a lesson about credit worthiness or credit scores, look no further! This is for you.
I wrote this for my economics/personal finance class in November 2015. We had a TON of fun with the skit.
Besides the fun, it also accomplished introducing the 3 C's of a person's credit score. The skit will take no more than 5-10 minutes. Afterward, the students were able to identify the 3 C's and we had a discussion about what each meant.
This was a great way to begin a lesso
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Business, Economics
Growth Of The Thirteen Colonies - student packet/handout
Super handy packet focusing on the growth of the 13 colonies. The packet is nine pages - packed with information for students to research and learn.
Lots of images and charts. I created this to use along with an American History textbook that we have titled Creating America - A History of the United States.
However - this can be used easily by making a web-based activity. All of the information can be found online.
HOW I USED IT IN CLASS - the day we are looking at the Growth of the 13 Colo
6th - 12th
British History, Native Americans, U.S. History
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
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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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