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Over 20 years as social studies teacher.
Reading Interventionist.
Dyslexia Tutor and Advocate.
2 years working as an educational tour director in Europe.
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Psychological Disorders Unit for Psychology or Abnormal Psych: Print & Digital
This item covers the information for a unit on psychological disorders or abnormal psychology. It contains numerous PowerPoint Presentations or Google Slides presentations, several readings & activities, a one-pager project, and a test. Items:Psychological Disorders PowerPoint Presentations (Introduction to Psychological Disorders, Anxiety & Mood Disorders, and Dissociative, Schizophrenia, and Personality Disorders.Psychological Disorders Exit SlipsPsychological Disorders KIM VocabularyAbnorm
9th - 12th
Psychology
Capitalism, Socialism, Communism Economic Reading & Activity: Print & Digital
This three-page reading covers the main information involving capitalism, communism, and socialism. It does explain it from the viewpoint of the Industrial Revolution so one understands where the theories originated. Each economic philosophy is covered on its own page and has questions that accompany the reading. On the fourth page is a comic strip or political cartoon activity. An answer key is included for the questions. Multiple Editable Formats: I have it in multiple formats so you can ut
8th - 12th
Economics , European History, World History
Italian Renaissance Writers & Artists Reading & Art Activity: Print & Digital
This document comes with a 4 page reading highlighting Dante, Petrarch, Masaccio, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Machiavelli, and Brunelleschi. There are two individuals per page with questions at the bottom of each page, so you can do it as an all-in-one activity or space them out. It can also be printed and sent home in a packet for distance learning. There are three fun drawing/writing activities at the end to increase engagement. Multiple Formats: I have it in multiple form
8th - 12th
European History, Informational Text, World History
CCSS
RH.9-10.2
Entire Year Complete Psychology Curriculum - Full Course- Print and Digital
This fourteen unit bundle will help you teach psychology effectively for the entire school year! It covers all of the major subjects within each unit and I also have videos on my YouTube channel that goes over the PowerPoints to help you with your lectures. Multiple Editable Version: My items come in different formats (Microsoft, PDF, and Google) to fit your needs! Updated Yearly!Units:Introduction to PsychologyResearch Methods & StatisticsBiological Bases of BehaviorSensation and PerceptionMot
8th - 12th
Other (Social Studies), Psychology
Technology of the Age of Exploration Reading w/ Questions: Print & Digital
This reading covers various items that assisted sailors during the Age of Exploration. Some of the items covered are the magnetic compass, sextant, caravel, astrolabe, and more! Each item has a paragraph describing the tool and how it was utilized or used. There are 6 questions at the end of the reading and a key is included. Multiple Formats: The reading comes as a PDF, Microsoft Document, and Google Document. The reading is editable! The link to the Google version is in the key of the othe
7th - 12th
European History, U.S. History, World History
CCSS
RH.9-10.4
Also included in:Â Age of Exploration Unit: PPT, Test, Activities, & Projects! Multiple Formats
Island Hopping During WWII One-Page Reading and Map Activity: Multiple Formats
This reading discusses some of the major battles that happened as the United States island-hopped across the Pacific Ocean during World War II. It covers the Battle of Tarawa, Saipan, the Battle of Leyte Gulf, and Iwo Jima. There are four questions at the end for students to answer. There is also a map assignment where students label the battles of the Pacific Theater. There are keys for all assignments. I have it in multiple formats, so you can utilize a version that works for your classroo
8th - 12th
Social Studies, U.S. History, World History
Also included in:Â World War II Unit Bundle: PPT, Activities, Readings, Video Guides, & More.
NATO & the Warsaw Pact One-Page Reading & Map Activity: Multiple Formats
This item comes with a one-page reading describing NATO and the Warsaw Pact. The reading has four questions and three terms to define. An answer key is provided. There are also two different map activities the students could do. One is focused just on Europe and the two alliance organizations and the other is a world map to indicate the nations that were members of SEATO, the Warsaw Pact, and NATO. An answer key is also provided for that as well. Multiple Formats: The reading comes as a PD
7th - 12th
European History, U.S. History, World History
Also included in:Â The Cold War Unit Bundle: PPT, Readings, Projects, Activities, & More
Sleep Disorders Stations Activity or Reading with Questions: Print & Digital
This item comes with 6 half-page cards discussing 6 different sleep disorders. It covers insomnia, night terrors, sleepwalking, restless leg syndrome, sleep apnea, and narcolepsy. There are questions at the end and it comes with an answer key. I have it in multiple formats so you can utilize a version that works for your classroom (Microsoft Word, PDF, & Google Docs). The link to Google Versions is on the last page of the PDF & Microsoft Doc version. Perfect for distance learning and onlin
9th - 12th
Health, Psychology, Science
Also included in:Â Psychology Curriculum Custom Bundle
Kublai Khan & the Yuan Dynasty Reading - Ibn Battuta & Marco Polo Primary Docs
The first item is a one-page reading thatcovers the major information from the Yuan Dynasty and the life of Kublai Khan. It discusses the Mongol invasion, the collapse of the Song, theMongol administration, Pax Mongolica, Marco Polo, Ibn Battuta, and the failed invasions of Japan and Vietnam. There are 4 questions at the end and 6 vocabulary terms. It is a document, so you can make changes to fit your classroom needs. An answer key is provided. The second is a two page reading discussing Ib
7th - 12th
Asian Studies, Informational Text, World History
CCSS
RI.8.1
, RI.9-10.1
, RI.11-12.1
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Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Development Reading & Activity: Print & Digital
This one page reading give a very short summary about why Piaget became fascinated with the thinking process of children and then goes into covering the four stages of cognitive development. It gives examples for each and every stage and contains three questions at the end for students to answer. There is an attached answer key as well. There is also an in-class poster activity where the class is broken up into groups and they make a large poster of one of the stages. Multiple Editable Forma
8th - 12th
Psychology
Also included in:Â Psychology One Semester Course Bundle - Custom
Deviance Activity for Sociology: Analyzing Deviant Behavior: Print & Digital
This activity is great for the first day of the unit on crime and deviance for sociology or for a general activity when going through deviance. It can also be separated into two different activities to be used on different days. Students are given a list of possible deviant behavior and write how various subgroups would possibly perceive it. Next students will make a list of deviant behavior and analyze the social labeling theory. There is no answer key as it does not apply to this assignment.
8th - 12th
Other (Social Studies), Social Studies
Memory Stations: Students Practice Chunking, Repetition, and Mnemonic Decives
This is a fun activity! Students rotate between five stations to see how much they can remember from each station when timed. The stations include names, letters, numbers, code, and playing cards. This is a great way to see is students will utilize chunking, repetition, or mnemonic devices after you cover them in class. If you are doing this with Zoom or Google Meet, then they will not get to pick each station, but you can still see how well they do with remembering the information you show t
9th - 12th
Psychology
Also included in:Â Psychology Curriculum Custom Bundle
Entire Year Psychology PowerPoint Presentations with Notes
This bundle contains 18 different PowerPoint presentations that cover an entire year worth of content. Each presentation comes with 2 different types of note sheets (filled in and fill-in-the-blank). The presentations also come as Microsoft PowerPoints or Documents and Google Slides or Documents. The presentations are visually appealing and contain visuals and YouTube clips to assist you with teaching. Topics:Introduction to PsychologyNature and NurtureResearch MethodsThe Brain - Biopsycholo
9th - 12th
Psychology
Fall Theme Coin Identification & Coin Counting Worksheets
This fall-themed coin worksheet set contains 15 different coin identification or coin counting worksheets (30 total with color or black and white options). Great for a stations activity or when going over coins in class with the students. The fall theme is perfect for October, November, and Halloween. Follow Learning the Social Sciences on TpTwww.learningthesocialsciences.com
PreK - 2nd
Economics , Math
Mao Zedong & Communist China Readings with Image Analysis: Print & Digital
This item starts with a one page reading in the life of Mao Zedong. It describes the Long March and how he came to power in China. There are questions and a vocabulary section. Next is a two page reading covering the first Five Year Plan, the Great Leap Forward, the Cultural Revolution, and how Deng came to power after Mao. Finally, there is a four page and four image analysis for the students. An answer key is included. The link to Google Versions is in the key section on the Microsoft Doc &
8th - 12th
Asian Studies, Informational Text, World History
CCSS
RH.9-10.1
Also included in:Â The Cold War Unit Bundle: PPT, Readings, Projects, Activities, & More
Erickson's Stages of Psychosocial Development Reading & Coloring Activity
This document contains a 2 page reading that explains Erick Erickson's Stages of Psychosocial Development. It goes through all of the stages and gives a background to the purpose of Erickson's work. It then has six questions to verify an understanding of the text. Key included. Next, I have the students create a quick drawing for each stage in boxes on the document and then pick one to enlarge and share with the class. Multiple Editable Formats: I have it in multiple formats, so you can utili
9th - 12th
Psychology
Also included in:Â Psychology One Semester Course Bundle - Custom
Albert Bandura & the Bobo Doll Experiment One-Page Reading: Print & Digital
This one-page reading describes Bandura's social learning theory and the Bobo Doll Experiment that he conducted in the 1960s. It explains the steps of the experiment and the results. There are 4 vocabulary terms for the students to define using the KIM vocabulary format and 3 questions. Answer Key Included! Multiple Editable Formats: I have it in multiple formats so you can utilize a version that works for your classroom (PDF, Microsoft Word, & Google Docs). The link to Google Versions is in
9th - 12th
Psychology
Also included in:Â Psychology Curriculum Custom Bundle
The Kingdom of Ghana Reading & Trans-Saharan Trade Reading: Print & Digital
The first reading covers the history of the Kingdom of Ghana starting in the year 750 CE. It explains the wealth of the nation and how they achieved it by collecting tolls and how the outside world was discussing the abundance of gold in the country. It then discusses the introduction of Islam to the region. There are five questions at the end with an answer key on the next page. The next reading discusses the trans-Saharan trade route and the technology that made it happen. It comes with fo
7th - 12th
African History, Geography, World History
CCSS
RH.9-10.1
, RH.9-10.2
Sociological Imagination Reading & Activity: Multiple Editable Formats
This item contains a one-page reading explaining what sociological imagination is and how Mills applied it. There are questions at the end of the reading for students to answer with a key provided. Then there is an activity where students apply sociological imagination thinking with different scenarios. Multiple Formats: The reading comes as a PDF, Microsoft Document, and Google Document. The reading is editable! The link to the Google version is in the key of the other versions. Perfect for
9th - 12th
Other (Social Studies), Social Studies
Ancient & Classical Greece PowerPoint Presentation and Notes: Digital & Print
This 54 slide PowerPoint presentation on Ancient Greece and the Hellenistic Age summarizes all of the main information to lecture on the subject. It discusses the geography, the Minoan and Mycenaean Civilizations, the Dark Age, Solon, Cleisthenes, Themistocles, all of the great philosophers and mathematicians, the Persian Wars and the Peloponnese War, society, the Olympics, Alexander the Great, and more! Multiple Editable Formats: Microsoft Documents and PowerPoint, PDF, and Google Slides and
8th - 12th
Ancient History, European History, World History
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About the store
Experience
Over 20 years as social studies teacher.
Reading Interventionist.
Dyslexia Tutor and Advocate.
2 years working as an educational tour director in Europe.
Teaching style
Social Studies teaches all the things. I am constantly bringing together all of the various fields of study in one classroom. I strive to equip everyone with skills to be successful in life, to be critical and innovative thinkers, to have strong analysis skills, and to have transferable knowledge as I help them to see how interconnected the various fields can be. I want to involve the students as much as possible as they learn the material. I strive to create resources that help students to understand themselves, their community, and the world.
Awards & shining teacher moments
20 under 40 Award
My own education history
Bachelors in Social Science Secondary Education, Bachelors in History, MA in Education, Educational Technology Graduate Certificate. Graduate Certificate in History. Graduate Certificate in Literacy Education (Reading Licensure).
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