Students will learn about a controversial issue surrounding Indiana's soldiers during the Civil War through video and reading. This lesson covers Indiana's 28th Regiment. Standard IS 1.6 Describe causes and lasting effects of the Civil War and Reconstruction as well as the political controversies surrounding this time. Complete Indiana Studies Bundle: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Indiana-Studies-Complete-Bundle-7240060
In these questions students will compare how Indiana economics changed from before to during industrialization with a focus on the farming community. The text that goes with the questions is available free, legally, online. Directions are in the document. Complete Indiana Studies Bundle: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Indiana-Studies-Complete-Bundle-7240060
This project has students pick an issue that affects Hoosiers and research it, the causes, effects and solutions. Students then must evaluate the solutions and determine what steps should be taken. A suggested rubric and template for the project are both provided. This is aimed at HS classes but could be adapted to 4th grade. Time length can be as long as your students need. 2 class period is what mine needed, yours may need more or less depending on how well they can research and fill out the r
In these questions students will learn about Indiana during the Railroad Age. The text that goes with the questions is available free, legally, online. Directions are in the document. Complete Indiana Studies Bundle: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Indiana-Studies-Complete-Bundle-7240060
Students will discover who lived on the land, the treaties that removed Native Americans from the land as well as the opinions of the President and the IN governor on Native Americans and Treaties. Resource involves internet research, critical thinking skills and primary source processing. This product is intended for high school but could be adapted for 4th grade. Students will each need their own device for this assignment. Indiana Studies Standards IS.1.4 Explain the importance of the Revolut
4th - 12th
Other (Social Studies), Social Studies, U.S. History
Students will learn about the early history of Indiana. This includes European groups who visited Indiana-the American Revolution and how Native Americans interactions went. There is a link for the students to locate the article which the questions follow. Suggestion: use as an intro to the unit or the class. This resource is intended for High School level classes, but could be adapted to the 4th grade level. Indiana Studies Standards IS.1.2 Explain how the lives of American Indians changed with
4th - 12th
Other (Social Studies), Social Studies, U.S. History
In the US I've taught Geography and History of the World, US History, World History and Indiana History.
In Tanzania I've taught HS English.
Teaching style
A majority of my students are below reading level so I try to incorporate literacy practice into most lessons and vary instruction time between reading, notes, stations and simulations.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Every time my kids tell me says I'm their favorite teacher and 2021's Indiana Teacher of the Year
My own education history
BA in History and Secondary Education
Additional biographical information
When I'm not teaching or planning I'm hiking, reading or playing with my dog!
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