In this assignment, students will look at maps of Indiana's current districts and other ways districts could be made. Students will learn how redistricting can affect election results. Assignment can be given as a webquest on their own, or by looking at the maps all together and discussing. IS.2.7 Explain how census data affects the redistricting of the Indiana General Assembly. Complete Indiana Studies Bundle: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Indiana-Studies-Complete-Bundle-7240060
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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