EduKrason
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New Lenox, Illinois, United States
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I've been teaching 16 years. My first full-time position was in 2009 teaching World History. I hold two Masters Degrees: (1) Reading Specialist and (2) Curriculum and Instruction. My first teaching position was in Ancient World History. Since then, I've also taught AP U.S. History, U.S. History, Psychology, and Global Issues.
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See, Wonder, Think (Artifact Analysis for Grades K-8)
If you need a low-prep, high-yield learning activity that is engaging and fun, this one's for you! Take any primary source artifact, and turn it into a "see, wonder, think" lesson. The concept can be applied to any primary source image. I used photographs of artifacts for my junior high social studies classes to mix things up every other week. This activity is very flexible and can be perfect for bell-ringers to introduce a topic or as the main learning activity. I've included a blank Google D
K - 8th
Ancient History, Other (Social Studies), World History
SPY WITHIN (US History Game) -- Playable as Fully Digital or Printable Card Game
This game is playable as fully digital game or a printable card game. I included both sets of resources and instructions. This game is a fun end-of-the semester activity to review some of the most iconic events from U.S. History. The game is designed to be played in groups of 5-10, however, I’ve used it with the whole class at once with great results. (Just make sure to print out extra copies of each round of cards, since a typical set of cards is 9 + the SPY card you add in separately. Or, you
4th - 12th
U.S. History
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I've been teaching 16 years. My first full-time position was in 2009 teaching World History. I hold two Masters Degrees: (1) Reading Specialist and (2) Curriculum and Instruction. My first teaching position was in Ancient World History. Since then, I've also taught AP U.S. History, U.S. History, Psychology, and Global Issues.
Awards & shining teacher moments
In December 2016, I was nominated for the 2016-2017 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching at the junior high level. After taking on a new high school teaching position at a new district, I was once again nominated for the 2021-2022 Golden Apple Award. I trained three years in the Discovery Education Future Leaders Program with a focus on educational technology.
My own education history
My undergraduate Bachelor's Degree was in Secondary Education Social Sciences and Political Science. My first Masters Degree was to become a Reading Specialist. My second Masters Degree was in curriculum and instruction.
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