genzsocialstudies
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Caldwell, Idaho, United States
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Hi! I’m a high school social studies teacher with experience in both elementary, middle school, and high school classrooms—but middle school is where my heart truly lies. I specialize in social studies instruction and am passionate about making content engaging, meaningful, and accessible for every learner.
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Map Skills Daily Bellwork
This PowerPoint includes bellwork questions for five days, themed around map skills. Critical thinking questions are included each day, as well as activity questions that have students complete formative tasks to prove knowledge. The presentation consists of around 20 questions ranging from students listing the cardinal directions to creating a mini legend. Questions for Friday are Good Things Friday, an activity designed to check in on students and allow them to express how they are doing that
5th - 10th
Geography, Social Emotional Learning, Writing
CCSS
WHST.6-8.6
, WHST.6-8.10
Also included in: Map Skills Unit
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Experience
Hi! I’m a high school social studies teacher with experience in both elementary, middle school, and high school classrooms—but middle school is where my heart truly lies. I specialize in social studies instruction and am passionate about making content engaging, meaningful, and accessible for every learner.
Teaching style
As a Gen Z educator, I prioritize purpose-driven learning over rote memorization. My lessons are designed to build critical thinking, digital literacy, and creativity. I regularly integrate online tools, interactive simulations, and hands-on projects to help students connect deeply with the material. Whether it's designing an ancient civilization in Google Forms or working through a digital citizenship WebQuest, I believe students learn best when they’re curious, empowered, and engaged.
Awards & shining teacher moments
5+ years of classroom experience in public education
Experience teaching all grades (K-12), including interdisciplinary collaboration
Instructional designer for educational projects focused on STEM, social studies, and digital skills
Partnered with organizations like NASA and the Girl Scouts to create and refine science and math learning materials
My own education history
M.S. in Instructional Design & Technology
B.A. (Honors) in Elementary Education, with endorsements in Social Studies
Certified educator with experience in online, hybrid, and traditional classroom settings
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