Gabriella Gardner

Heroes of the Holocaust Index Card Project The Heroes of the Holocaust Index Card project is an initiative that aims to honor and remember the brave individuals who risked their lives to save Jews during the Holocaust. The project involves creating index cards with information about these heroes, including their names, their actions, and the people they helped save. This lesson tends to be my student's favorites as it sheds a positive light on those who actively fought against the evil of the Ho

Ancient Greece is such a fun unit as many elements and traditions can be seen in today's society. This activity offers a broad overview of Ancient Greece and covers: Early Greeks, impact, geography, dark age, religion, Athens and Sparta. It includes: PDF of information/readings, question document, answer key, and "how to use guide" with multiple ideas on how to use this activity. THERE ARE MULTIPLE WAYS TO USE THIS ACTIVITY: Jigsaw, Gallery Walk, Stations, Independent reading, etc. A guide is in

Most people peg the Reformation as boring, but it doesn't have to be! Spend some time introducing King Henry VIII's role in the Reformation (in England) through slides, then your student will spend time researching and creating Instagram profiles for each of his 6 wives, at the end, they will make one for Henry! All articles/information on Henry's wives are linked in the slides. Includes: How to use guide, intro slides, activity slides for students, student examples, a convenient link to the Ted

Studying the 5 major religions all at once or spread out? No worries! Help your students by giving them a chart and map to fill out along the way. You can print it out and have them keep it in a folder or glue it in a notebook! The map has students shade where the religions are practiced, and has them put a symbol where they originated. Religions: Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, Islam, Christianity. The chart covers: Number of followers, Founders, Gods (Monotheistic/Polytheistic), Beliefs and mo

Inventions of MesopotamiaWanting to emphasize the importance of inventions from Mesopotamia and help students connect them to today? This is the perfect little activity. Students will choose an invention from the list, read and research more, then tell you why it's important, how it made life easier or changed life, how it can be seen in today's society, then make an ad to sell you on the product! This activity is perfect for a 40-60 minute class period!

Description: Looking for an engaging, hands-on project for your Leadership, Student Council (StuCo), or Club members? This Event Planning Project guides students through the process of creating a brand-new school event, from brainstorming ideas to pitching a fully developed proposal! Students will: ✅ Analyze what makes a great school event ✅ Brainstorm and develop an event concept that promotes school spirit and inclusivity ✅ Plan logistics (date, location, budget, resources) ✅ Create

Looking for posters that go with a baseball theme? Here's your answer, multiple (8) red, white, gray, and blue themed baseball posters! Just download, print, (laminate) and then hang! They include quotes from players, and motivational quotes for the classroom. Love the theme but would prefer another color? Email me at: gabriellateaches@gmail.com.Looking for more? Check out the Baseball Figure Posters in my shop, or check out the bundle!

Medieval Africa and its kingdoms can get lost in the mix of things transitioning around from subject to subject. Use this project to make medieval Africa and it's kingdoms memorable. This project incorporates jigsaw learning and small group presentation of "posters" these can be done digitally or on actual paper. Enjoy exploring and learning about the African Kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai.

Who What When - Explorers to Modern Era (World History - Intro Activity)Need a way to introduce or scratch the surface of the major historical events you're covering in World History? This is the perfect activity! This specific activity includes major dates, events and people from exploration to the modern era. Includes:PowerpointGoogle doc Student Sheet (can be printed)Slides and DirectionsThis activity can be split in half meaning you can use one side or the other (people and events or dates)

Need a one day activity to introduce your students to the inventions of the industrial revolution so they can better understand how lives were transformed? Look no further! This activity can be completed (easily) in a single class period (mine are 55 minutes, but many finished with time to spare)! Students will create 2 infographics over inventions from the revolution (examples and directions included - example created is NOT from Industrial Revolution on purpose).I have linked trusted websites

Looking for baseball themed decor? This will be a homerun! This pack includes access to both the Baseball History Figures posters and Baseball themed posters! All together there are 16 posters, in a red, white, blue and gray theme. The posters range from quotes from famous players, history (and contributions) of significant players, and motivational quotes! Love the theme but would prefer another color? Email me at: gabriellateaches@gmail.com.

Baseball Figure History PostersWanting to bring the excitement of the baseball stadium to you room? These posters will be a home run! The posters are red and white theme (perfect for a US History class), include 8 MLB baseball players, a brief description of their contribution to the game, a picture of them, and their birth and death date! What better way to connect U.S. History to America's favorite pastime? Just print, maybe laminate, and hang up! If you would like a different color theme, ema

Teaching the Crusades don't have to be boring or hard! Spend a few minutes introing the Crusades and set them on their own, let your students spend the rest of the hour creating! Students will read the information document covering the crusades, then they will spend the rest of the hour creating a poster or meme for the Children's Crusade. *For the digital usage of this product, a meme will be easier for students to create in google slides.Includes: information document over crusadesquestions t

Looking for a hands on way to teach your students about life in Ancient Egypt? My students enjoy this activity each year! Using the provided reading, students create a 6 layer pyramid, following directions, giving details about each class (person) and adding a visual representation. This activity would be great for a 50ish minute class period, but some students might finish faster than others. You could also add supplemental questions to make the activity last longer for those who finish fast!

Looking for a fun way for your students to get to know the Roman Emperors? Here is a great way to provide them with info! Romebook allows your students to make a "facebook" profile for an emperor and do a little research on their life. Includes:How to use guide, Info on emperors, and the “Romebook” profile, optional notes page. A few ways to do this: Before you start Rome, you can introduce them to the interesting personalities that led them, and discuss what makes a good or bad leader then let

Hinduism and BuddhismTeaching religion doesn't have to be boring or hard! Spend some time explaining and teaching through notes and then let your students spend the rest of the hour creating! Includes: guided notes, POWERPOINTS, activities, and keys are included in this product, all google compatible. You can even use in Canvas with the "annotate" feature or add to a digital notebook. Activities include: Varnas/Caste labeling, Varnas game, Visual creations for the 8 fold path, comparison chart

ABC's of World History!Need help connecting the dots or showing your students how each lesson and subject will fit into the overall class? ABC's of World History are perfect. It includes events, people, or places for each letter of the alphabet ranging from ancient civilizations to the world wars. This helps students grasp the overall understanding for the content they will explore throughout the year. Perfect to print out and hang around your room! Keep your eye out for different color schemes

ABC's of World History! Need help connecting the dots or showing your students how each lesson and subject will fit into the overall class? ABC's of World History are perfect. It includes events, people, or places for each letter of the alphabet ranging from ancient civilizations to the world wars. This helps students grasp the overall understanding for the content they will explore throughout the year. Perfect to print out and hang around your room! Keep your eye out for different color schemes

Levels of understandingLevels of understanding are the perfect way of assessing where your students are at. Hang these posters in your classroom and they can be easily accessible to be used on exit tickets or through hand/visual signs. These easily help you as a teacher know where you need to improve or reteach the given lesson. Includes 4 posters!

The Black Plague had an immense impact on Europe in the 1300s! This activity will have students enthralled the whole way through!FIRST, students will explore the Black Plague, how it affected europe, how it was treated and more through a 10 minute video. Did you know Belle's mom in Beauty and the Beast died from the Plague?! I've included the link from the live action version where they visit her hometown and she discovers for the first time, how her mother died!THEN, students will be think cri