Montgomerystudies
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Columbia, Maryland, United States
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I create upper school Social Studies curriculum for middle and high school classrooms, specializing in U.S. History, World History, Economics, and Model United Nations. My background is in Political Science, and I've spent years in the classroom teaching everything from standard courses to AP, IB, and competitive academic programs like MUN and Mock Trial. Every resource in my store is classroom-tested, teacher-created, and built to deliver real rigor without adding to your prep time. If you teach history or social studies and want lessons that are actually ready to use — primary sources, scaffolding, answer keys, and all — you're in the right place.
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Marsha P. Johnson Lesson: LGBTQ+ Activism, Stonewall & Civil Rights History
Marsha P. Johnson Lesson | DBQ + Creative Biography Project | Stonewall & STAR Introduce students to the life, activism, and legacy of Marsha P. Johnson through this engaging, high-level lesson that combines primary source analysis, visual projects, and structured writing. This comprehensive resource moves beyond a simple biography worksheet. Students examine intersectionality, grassroots activism, and the origins of modern LGBTQ+ rights through an expanded background reading, four primary sourc
9th - 12th
Government, Other (Social Studies), U.S. History
Also included in: Civil Rights Leaders Mini-DBQ Bundle | Voices, Leadership & Change
Code of Hammurabi DBQ: Justice, Power & Law Ancient & World History
Challenge your 6th–10th grade World History students to think critically about law, power, and justice with this fully scaffolded, rigorous DBQ on the Code of Hammurabi. Students read a rich historical context essay, analyze seven primary and secondary source documents, and construct an evidence-based argument about whether Hammurabi's laws were truly just — all in one printer-friendly, black-and-white resource built for grades 6–10 and differentiated for both middle and high school. What's Incl
6th - 9th
Ancient History, Government, World History
Mapping the Americas Activity | Culture, Language, Religion & Geography
Help students see the Americas as a connected hemisphere with this engaging Mapping the Americas activity that blends geography, culture, and critical thinking. Instead of rote labeling, students investigate patterns across North America, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean through a guided webquest-style map analysis. Students analyze language, religion, cultural diversity, indigenous populations, hemispheres, and regional identity, then apply their learning through map label
6th - 9th
Geography, Government, Native Americans
Gallery Walk on Desegregation — Civil Rights Movement Activity
Gallery Walk on Desegregation — Civil Rights Movement ActivityBring history to life with this interactive, movement-based Gallery Walk on Desegregation designed for middle and high school students. This no-prep lesson helps students explore how desegregation unfolded across the United States, why resistance persisted even after Brown v. Board, and how federal enforcement shaped the fight for educational equality. Students rotate through six stations featuring expanded, classroom-safe excerpts
8th - 11th
Black History, Civics, Government
Also included in: Civil Rights Bundle Primary Sources DBQ Rhetoric Media Literacy
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Experience
I create upper school Social Studies curriculum for middle and high school classrooms, specializing in U.S. History, World History, Economics, and Model United Nations. My background is in Political Science, and I've spent years in the classroom teaching everything from standard courses to AP, IB, and competitive academic programs like MUN and Mock Trial. Every resource in my store is classroom-tested, teacher-created, and built to deliver real rigor without adding to your prep time. If you teach history or social studies and want lessons that are actually ready to use — primary sources, scaffolding, answer keys, and all — you're in the right place.
Teaching style
My teaching style emphasizes student engagement, critical thinking, and real-world connections. I design lessons that combine interactive activities — like debates, simulations, gallery walks, and graphic organizers — with clear scaffolding to support all learners. I believe students learn best when they can do something with the content: analyze a primary source, take on a role in a mock trial, or connect historical debates to modern issues. Every resource I create includes teacher supports, differentiation tips, and opportunities for active learning, so you can feel confident and ready to teach with no extra prep.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Some of my proudest moments as a teacher come when students light up with understanding — whether it’s debating historical “what ifs” in a mock trial, connecting federalism to real-life issues, or confidently citing evidence in their first research paper. I believe in creating those “aha!” moments where complex ideas suddenly make sense. My resources are designed to spark curiosity, give students ownership of their learning, and remind teachers why we fell in love with this profession in the first place.
My own education history
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a focus in Comparative Politics and International Law. I studied at St. Mary’s College of Maryland and Towson University, where I also explored related fields including anthropology, sociology, women’s studies, U.S. government, and special education. This interdisciplinary foundation shapes the way I design lessons — connecting political theory and history to broader cultural, social, and legal contexts, while keeping student needs at the center.
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