Dan Hollenbaugh

This includes four excerpts for the following topics: Enforcement of the Law of April 6, 1830, Anahuac Disturbances, Turtle Bayou Resolutions, & Battle of Velasco. There are questions that go along with each excerpt. This can be used to teach these topics or as an independent activity to expose these topics to the kids again. Teacher key included. I also have activities in my storefront over other conflicts leading up to the Texas Revolution. Topics included: Law of April 6, 1830 Anastasio B

Use this resource to help teach your students about the central and peripheral nervous systems! As students read the information, they will answer comprehension questions to ensure that they are learning this material that is crucial to your psychology or AP Psychology class! Topics covered: Central Nervous System Peripheral Nervous System Somatic Nervous System Autonomic Nervous System Sympathetic Nervous System Parasympathetic Nervous System Afferent Neurons Efferent Neurons Motor Neurons Sen

Use this collection of resources to improve students understanding regarding the importance of education, and how it will impact their financial future.

Kick off your first Texas History unit with confidence using this ready-to-go vocabulary resource designed for all learning levels! What’s Included: Differentiated Vocabulary Sheets Two versions included—one for Honors and one for General Education/Inclusion students. Perfect for binders or interactive notebooks. Vocabulary Slides Flexible and versatile! Use them for direct instruction, a gallery walk, a vocabulary wall, or independent student work while students complete their vocab sheet

In class activity to guide students through understanding the difference between working as a 1099 employee and a W2 employee. I use this to teach about this difference as well as a jumping off point to get into payroll deductions and begin conversation over taxes. This doesn't go into detail on how taxes work as a system, but touches on the idea of taxes being withheld from your paycheck. I go through this as a whole class activity, where I lead students through the information. However, you c

I use these documents to guide students through learning about the FAFSA and scholarship application processes in my Personal Financial Literacy course. These are designed to be given to students as independent work, so they can read through the sources and find important information without needing direct instruction from their teacher.

One-pager to help your students engage and think critically about the limbic system! Students will fill in information from the included readings on the brain diagrams. Could be done as a gallery walk or an individual assignment. Terms covered: Thalamus Hypothalamus Amygdala Hippocampus Pons Medulla Oblongata Reticular Formation Brainstem Cerebellum Please consider leaving a review if you enjoyed this resource! :)

Introduce Unit 2: Exploration of Texas and the Spanish Colonial Era with confidence using this ready-to-go vocabulary resource designed for all learning levels! What’s Included: Differentiated Vocabulary SheetsTwo versions included—one for Honors and one for General Education/Inclusion students. Perfect for binders or interactive notebooks.Vocabulary SlidesFlexible and versatile! Use them for direct instruction, a gallery walk, a vocabulary wall, or independent student work while students comp

The reading, "Road to Mexican Independence," provides an engaging overview of Mexico’s journey toward independence from Spain. It explores the social, political, and economic factors that led to the uprising, highlighting key events like the Grito de Dolores and the influential role of Father Miguel Hidalgo. This resource is a valuable tool for Texas history teachers to explain the complex dynamics of colonial Mexico and its push for independence. The included free-response questions encourage

I use this quiz in my Personal Financial Literacy & Economics Class to have students get a general idea about possible career paths and where they might go in the future. It contains Google Slides with questions to guide students in research and article analysis. I use this at the start of my Unit on Education and Employment.

This includes a list of 12 terms and definitions as well as 2 activities for Road to Texas Revolution Vocabulary to teach at the start of your unit. One of those activities can be applied to any vocab list. This includes a lesson on the Fredonian Rebellion where students read paragraphs and answer questions about the event. This includes an infographic lesson on the Mier Y Teran Report and Law of April 6, 1830 that explains both topics and the cause and effect relationship between them. This i

This includes a reading passage about the development of automobiles. The reading pairs with an infographic that students fill out and is meant to pique student interest as you enter your oil boom unit. It also includes an activity that goes into details of the oil boom. This activity has short reading passages paired with several questions each. I typically do these activities on the same day. Topics include: AutomobilesHenry FordAge of OilSpindletopBoomtownsOil derricksHouston and BeaumontD

I use this assignment to get students thinking about possible degree paths and the jobs that they could end up doing with various degrees. Often I find that high schoolers are so focused on getting into colleges, that a lot of them don't stop and think about what they want/plan to do once they are actually going to college. This assignment guides them through researching three majors at a school of their choosing, as well as one graduate degree program. Then, it asks them to find costs associate

Utilize this activity to help teach your students about neurons! Students will label a diagram of a neuron, as well as a diagram of two neurons and the important processes that occur in the synapse. They will then complete a graphic organizer on the back to learn about various neurotransmitters. Includes student worksheet over neuron structure and neurotransmitters, as well as student guide slides to help them complete the worksheet Topics covered: Dendrites Nucleus Soma/Cell Body Axon & My

This is a web quest that guides students through The Fredonian Rebellion, Mier y Teran Report and the Law of April 6 1830. It can be used as a primary lesson or as reinforcement after other instruction. You can find other materials on these topics in my storefront. Topics included: The Fredonian Rebellion Haden Edwards Empresarios US Immigration to Texas Duties on imported goods Stephen F Austin's Response

Use this assignment and reading to teach students in your personal financial literacy class about the difference between wants and needs. It guides students through understanding the differences between how these two budget items are treated and why, and then has students applying these concepts to their personal lives. I personally instruct students to complete the front of the worksheet first, then read the reading, and then complete the back of the worksheet, however you can of course adjust

Use these slides & fill in notes to teach students about the importance of setting good goals. Good goals are showcased using the SMART framework - Goals should be Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Timely. After completing the notes, I have assign students the "My SMART Goals Assignment" (included) for them to immediately apply their learning. Disclaimer: The "SMART Goals Assignment" uses a Canva template that I did not create. This is included in this as an exit ticket for teacher

Utilize this lesson to help your students understand the various types of memory and how they relate to each other. Your students will make connections to their personal lives and examples of their own memories. A document going through definitions and examples of each type of memory is included so you can use this assignment by itself with no previous learning! Personally, in my AP Psychology course, I cover the types of memory with direct instruction and then give them the assignment for hom

This activity includes slides that have reading passages as well as an interactive mapping activity for students to visualize common cattle trails. After this activity, students should have a grasp on the cattle boom in Texas and how railroads and barbed wire led to the decline of cattle drives. This can be done through direct teaching, independent work, or gallery walk. This activity discusses the following topics: Cattle boom in TexasCattle drivesMappingCattle trailsCowboysExpansion of the Fr

This is an assignment with several short passages paired with comprehension questions. There is also a multiple choice quiz that can follow this activity if you choose. Topics included: FrontierBarbed wireIndian WarsBuffalo SoldiersTreaty of Medicine Lodge CreekReservationsQuanah Parker