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Laura Horn has been an educator since 2007 and currently serves as an Instructional Technology Specialist in East Texas, where she’s proudly helped lead her district’s 1:1 Chromebook initiative and trained hundreds of teachers on EdTech tools like Canvas and Google Classroom. With over 10 years in instructional tech and a background in middle and high school Social Studies, Laura brings firsthand classroom experience to every resource she designs.
She's the creator and presenter of “EdTech on the Go,” a mobile professional development series helping educators feel confident using digital tools in real classrooms. Whether she’s supporting new teachers or helping veteran educators overcome tech hesitancy, her mission is the same: to make teaching more manageable and meaningful through purposeful technology.
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Texas History Coloring Pages MEGA BUNDLE | TEKS Aligned
Make Texas History engaging, visual, and hands-on all year long with this MEGA BUNDLE of TEKS-aligned coloring pages — covering all 11 major eras of Texas History from Natural Texas and Its People through Contemporary Texas!With 88 detailed, educational coloring sheets, students can review key people, events, and places while expressing creativity and reinforcing TEKS content in a low-prep, meaningful way. Perfect for 4th and 7th grade Texas History, these pages are ideal for classwork, e
3rd - 7th
U.S. History
Early America U.S. History Unit Bundle | Printable + Digital Lessons & Review
Bring your Early America unit to life with this engaging bundle of print-and-digital resources designed to make U.S. History meaningful, interactive, and easy to teach! This bundle includes everything you need to review the founding of the United States, from the Declaration of Independence through the Bill of Rights — all in one ready-to-use download. Perfect for middle or high school U.S. History classrooms, this set combines hands-on learning, visual displays, and quick formative assessme
7th - 11th
U.S. History
Texas History Coloring Pages | Native Peoples & Early Exploration | TEKS Aligned
Bring Texas History to life with this set of 8 educational coloring pages focusing on Native Peoples and Early European Exploration in Texas. Designed with the TEKS Social Studies standards in mind, these pages are perfect for 4th and 7th grade classrooms. Students can visualize important people, places, and cultures while reinforcing content through a fun, hands-on activity. Use them for classwork, stations, interactive notebooks, early finishers, or sub plans. What’s Included (8 Pages): Cad
3rd - 7th
U.S. History
Also included in:Â Texas History Coloring Pages MEGA BUNDLE | TEKS Aligned
US History Coloring Pages | New Republic | TEKS Aligned
Bring US History to life with this engaging set of educational coloring pages focused on the New Republic! 🌟 This set is specifically designed for students to help them visualize the complex political and social shifts that occurred during the presidencies of Washington through Monroe. What’s Included8 Unique Coloring Pages: High-quality, clean line art specifically designed for middle school students.TEKS-Aligned Content: Each page focuses on a high-priority standard for the New Republic era.V
5th - 8th
U.S. History
5 Tech Tricks | Google Workspace Core Tools Mega Bundle
Empower teachers to maximize the full potential of Google Workspace with this 26 one-pager tip sheet collection, each featuring 5 practical, classroom-ready tech tricks. From Docs to Jamboard, this mega bundle covers all the essential Google tools educators rely on—making it the ultimate quick-reference resource for boosting efficiency, creativity, and engagement. Each one-pager delivers five time-saving, high-impact strategies that teachers can put into action right away. Whether you’re running
Not Specific
For All Subjects, Instructional Technology, Not Subject Specific
Global Chokepoints Geography Activity | Trade, Geopolitics, & Supply Chain | TEK
🌊 What happens when the world’s "faucets" get turned off? > 90% of global trade travels by sea, but much of it passes through narrow, high-risk "chokepoints." This no-prep Global Chokepoints Activity transforms students into Logistics Officers who must navigate real-world crises in the Suez Canal, the Strait of Hormuz, and beyond. What’s Inside:The Global Chokepoints Reference: A clean, 1-page guide to strategic waterways (Hormuz, Suez, Panama, Malacca, etc.) and the "3 Pillars of Impact."
9th
Geography
US History Coloring Pages | Exploration and Colonization | TEKS Aligned
Bring US History to life with this engaging set of educational coloring pages focused on Exploration and Colonization! 🌟 This set is specifically designed for students to help them visualize the early encounters between cultures, the founding of the 13 colonies, and the distinct economic and social characteristics of the New England, Middle, and Southern regions. What’s Included:8 Unique Coloring Pages: High-quality, clean line art specifically designed for secondary students.TEKS-Aligned Cont
5th - 8th
U.S. History
US History Coloring Pages | American Revolution | TEKS Aligned
Bring US History to life with this engaging set of educational coloring pages focused on the American Revolution! 🌟 This set is specifically designed for students to help them visualize the "road to revolution," the courageous leadership of the Founding Fathers and Mothers, and the monumental shift from British subjects to independent American citizens. What’s Included:8 Unique Coloring Pages: High-quality, clean line art specifically designed for secondary students.TEKS-Aligned Content: Each
5th - 8th
U.S. History
Lost & Found: Roanoke vs. Jamestown DBQ Station Project | Primary Sources | TEKS
Product Description:Solve the mystery of America’s earliest colonies! In this inquiry-driven DBQ project, students investigate the disappearance of Roanoke and the survival of Jamestown using a series of 8 interactive learning stations. Along the way, they’ll analyze primary and secondary sources, record evidence, form a group hypothesis, and present their reasoning through one of 9 creative product options—from a podcast to a museum display. This project-style lesson is perfect for middle sc
6th - 8th
U.S. History
The CTRL History Bundle: Tech-Themed Historical Thinking Skills (Growing!)
"Speak their language. Teach the skills."Get the complete CTRL History collection in one discounted bundle! These resources use the keyboard shortcuts students use every day as metaphors for complex Historical Thinking Skills. ⚠️ THIS IS A GROWING BUNDLE! ⚠️ Current Status: 7 Resources Included Future Updates: FREE for existing buyers How it works: As we add new activities to this series (like "CTRL+P" or "Shift+Delete"), the price of this bundle will increase. However, if you buy it today,
4th - 12th
Other (Social Studies)
Texas History Coloring Pages | Cotton, Cattle, & Railroad | TEKS Aligned
Bring Texas History to life with this engaging set of educational coloring pages focused on the Cotton, Cattle, & Railroads! Each page helps students visualize key people, events, and places in Texas history while reinforcing content in a creative, low-prep way. These blackline coloring sheets are perfect for 4th and 7th grade TEKS, but flexible enough for 3rd–8th grade enrichment. Use them for classwork, review, sub plans, or interactive notebooks — no prep required! 🌟 What’s Included
3rd - 7th
U.S. History
Also included in:Â Texas History Coloring Pages MEGA BUNDLE | TEKS Aligned
European Explorers: Who Sailed Where and Why? – 16 Reading Passages (Grades 6–8)
Launch your students into the Age of Exploration with this ready-to-use reading-based resource!In this content-rich unit, students explore the voyages, motivations, and historical impact of 16 major European explorers—like Cabot, Cortés, Magellan, Champlain, and Eriksson—through concise, half-page reading passages. Each profile includes an “Explorer Facts” box highlighting the country they sailed for and their significance to American history. Whether used as daily warm-ups, mini-lessons, or sta
6th - 8th
European History, U.S. History, World History
Constitution Crisis Digital Escape Room | Early America U.S. History Review Game
Step into 1787 with this interactive Digital Escape Room where students must help the Founding Fathers escape the Constitution Crisis!The Articles of Confederation are failing, rebellion spreads, and the new nation teeters on collapse. To restore order, students must solve five historically themed “locks” that cover the road to the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. This hands-on, story-driven escape room blends critical thinking, primary document analysis, and engaging puzzles—perfect
5th - 12th
U.S. History
Personal Financial Literacy & Budgeting Activity | High School & Life Skills
Stop hunting for financial literacy materials! This streamlined 3-page mini-bundle gives your students the "Money Moves" they need for a successful future. Whether you are teaching the 50/30/20 Rule or explaining the Rule of 72, this resource breaks it down into digestible, teen-friendly chunks. What’s Included?✅ The Financial Foundation Cheat Sheet: A high-impact anchor chart covering budgeting, debt (the good vs. the gross), compound interest, and credit scores.✅ "My First Budget" Student Ac
9th - 12th, Adult Education
Financial Literacy
Classical Civilizations Comparison Matrix | TEKS Aligned | World History
Looking for a concise way to cover the "Big Six" civilizations of the Classical Era? This no-prep graphic organizer is specifically designed to meet World History Standards. Students will analyze the political, religious, and cultural contributions of Persia, India, China, Israel, Greece, and Rome. What’s Included:Student Comparison Matrix: A structured workspace for identifying key traits of the "Big Six."Critical Thinking Analysis: A deep-dive prompt comparing the collapse of the Roman Empire
9th - 12th
World History
Tracking Santa: Latitude & Longitude Map Skills Mystery (Christmas Geography)
Ho, Ho, Hold on! Santa has lost his flight plan in a blizzard! 🎅🗺️ Turn your geography lesson into a holiday rescue mission with this engaging "Santa Tracker" map skills activity. Perfect for the days leading up to winter break, this activity reinforces critical latitude and longitude skills while keeping students focused and having fun. The Mission: Students act as "North Pole Flight Controllers." Using a list of coordinates (Latitude N/S and Longitude E/W), they must plot Santa's course on a
4th - 8th
Geography, Other (Social Studies)
World History Classroom Rules Posters | Vintage Bold Humor Set (15 Posters)
Bring history to life while reinforcing classroom expectations with this bold World History Poster Set! Designed in a realistic vintage style, each poster features an iconic historical figure or moment paired with a simple, powerful classroom rule. Imagine Gandhi reminding students about kindness, the Great Wall symbolizing strong boundaries, or a medieval knight representing responsibility. These eye-catching visuals turn everyday classroom rules into memorable, history-themed reminders. Perfe
6th - 12th
World History
Holiday History Bundle: 5 No-Prep Reading Passages & Creative Activities
Need filler content that isn't just "busy work"? These Holiday History One-Pagers are the perfect solution for the chaotic days before Winter Break. Each page combines a non-fiction reading passage about a specific holiday tradition with comprehension questions and a fun, history-based creative design activity. What's Included: This PDF bundle features 5 complete one-page resources: The History of Ugly Sweaters (+ "Ultimate Ugly" Design Challenge)The History of Gingerbread (+ "Gingerbread Archi
4th - 8th
Informational Text, U.S. History, World History
Classroom Expectations Posters | Snarky, Gen Z Style | Editable + Printable
Product Description:Make your classroom rules impossible to ignore. These snarky, student-approved Gen Z/Alpha-inspired class expectations posters use bold phrases, internet slang, and humor to reinforce your most important classroom procedures—without sounding like a lecture. Whether you’re addressing phone use, participation, Chromebook care, or speaking out of turn, these posters will catch attention and get the message across with a mix of sass and style. Includes: 8 high-quality posters (
6th - 12th
For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific
Texas History Classroom Rules Posters | Vintage Bold Humor Set (15 Posters)
Celebrate Texas pride while setting clear expectations with this Texas History Classroom Rules Poster Set! Each bold, realistic vintage-style poster features a legendary Texas figure, landmark, or symbol paired with an essential classroom rule. From Sam Houston promoting punctuality, to Davy Crockett reinforcing homework responsibility, to the Lone Star flag inspiring effort, your classroom expectations will come alive through Texas’s story. This set includes 15 posters covering the rules that
4th - 12th
U.S. History
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About the store
Experience
Laura Horn has been an educator since 2007 and currently serves as an Instructional Technology Specialist in East Texas, where she’s proudly helped lead her district’s 1:1 Chromebook initiative and trained hundreds of teachers on EdTech tools like Canvas and Google Classroom. With over 10 years in instructional tech and a background in middle and high school Social Studies, Laura brings firsthand classroom experience to every resource she designs.
She's the creator and presenter of “EdTech on the Go,” a mobile professional development series helping educators feel confident using digital tools in real classrooms. Whether she’s supporting new teachers or helping veteran educators overcome tech hesitancy, her mission is the same: to make teaching more manageable and meaningful through purposeful technology.
Teaching style
Laura’s approach blends creativity, technology, and real-world application. Her resources are:
Hands-on and inquiry-driven
Student-centered with room for voice and choice
Differentiated to support all learners
4C-aligned: encouraging critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and communication
At the heart of her work is this core belief:
"When we equip students with the tools to question, connect, and create, we don’t just prepare them for tests—we prepare them to flourish in life."
Awards & shining teacher moments
2020 Campus Teacher of the Year
Google Certified Educator
Microsoft Certified Educator
Canva Certified Educator
Canvas Team Lead for district rollout
Presenter at ESC Region VII FITT Conference
Presenter at TCEA
Proudest Moment: Watching her early students grow up—and then turning around to teach the teachers! Sharing her love of EdTech and seeing others thrive with it is a full-circle joy.
My own education history
A.A. – Kilgore College
B.A. – Stephen F. Austin State University
M.I.S. – Stephen F. Austin State University
Certified in ESL, History, Social Studies, and Technology Integration.
Additional biographical information
CTRL+HISTORY is where Social Studies meets the digital age! This store specializes in engaging, tech-integrated resources for Social Studies, EdTech, and ESL classrooms. From ready-to-use DBQs and interactive notebooks to differentiated instruction, TEKS-aligned resources, Google tools, every resource is designed to save you time, boost student engagement, and empower 21st-century learning. Whether you're a seasoned teacher or just getting started, CTRL+HISTORY has something to help you reboot your classroom: critical, creative, clickable.
Laura lives in East Texas with her husband and 2 children. She’s a former collegiate baton twirler who now coaches and choreographs routines for the next generation. A proud “Disney Adult” and lifelong traveler, she also enjoys puzzles, diamond art, and cheering on her kids as a dedicated sports mom. When she’s not geeking out over EdTech, she and her husband are working on opening a brewery—because history, hops, and HTML all have a place in her world!
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