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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APUSH Reform, Expansion & Sectionalism Bundle: Essays, DBQs & No-Prep Activities
This APUSH mid-year bundle combines essay practice, DBQs, gallery walks, and full lessons focused on reform, westward expansion, sectional conflict, and Reconstruction. Designed for Periods 4–5, this bundle builds a consistent classroom routine while allowing students to apply historical thinking skills across multiple, connected topics. Each lesson reinforces causation, evaluation, and historical impact, helping students strengthen both content knowledge and APUSH-style writing skills du
9th - 12th
Government, U.S. History, Writing-Essays
APUSH Industrialization, Reform & Government Power Bundle: Essays & Activities
This APUSH Periods 6–7 bundle brings together essay practice, full lessons, readings, and no-prep activities focused on industrial expansion, Progressive reform, and the growth of federal government power. Designed for the middle of the APUSH curriculum, this bundle helps students master some of the most conceptually challenging content while reinforcing a consistent, repeatable writing routine. Students repeatedly practice evaluating cause and effect, reform efforts, and the expanding role
9th - 12th
Government, Other (Social Studies), U.S. History
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
Great Society APUSH Essay Practice | SAQ LEQ DBQ | Writing Skills
Build every APUSH essay skill your students need with this comprehensive Great Society writing unit covering Short Answer Questions (SAQ), Long Essay Questions (LEQ), and Document-Based Questions (DBQ). Students analyze and correct tiered sample essays, practice thesis writing and evidence development, and draft a full LEQ response — all built around a single central prompt on LBJ's Great Society and the War on Poverty. Designed for APUSH and AP U.S. History courses in grades 10–12, this unit de
9th - 12th
Government, U.S. History, Writing-Essays
Nixon & Watergate: Power, Corruption & Accountability | DBQ Primary Sources
What happens when the president breaks the law — and who stops him? This three-day primary source mini-unit examines the Watergate scandal through the lens of journalism and democratic accountability, tracing the story from the 1972 break-in through Nixon's resignation and asking the question that still matters today: what does it take for a democracy to hold its most powerful leader accountable? Built for mixed classrooms with AP/Advanced extension questions throughout. Designed as Part 3 of t
9th - 12th
Elections - Voting, Government, U.S. History
Mughal Empire Lesson: Primary Sources, HAPP, Cause & Effect, CER Writing
Give your 9th and 10th grade World History students a complete, rigorous exploration of how the Mughal Empire rose from conquest to one of the most sophisticated states in the early modern world — with everything they need to analyze, compare, and write at a high level. This isn't just a reading and a worksheet. Students work with three real primary sources from Babur and his court historian, trace cause-and-effect relationships across six key factors, compare the Mughal model of empire to the O
8th - 10th
Ancient History, Asian Studies, World History
Also included in: Ancient World History Bundle: 8 Lessons: DBQ, Inquiry & Analysis
Immigration vs Migration Lesson | AP Human Geography | Case Studies
Build the foundational migration vocabulary and analytical skills your students need with this comprehensive, no-prep lesson on immigration vs. migration — designed for AP Human Geography Unit 2 and compatible with World History and Global Studies courses in grades 8–12. Students master key distinctions between migration types, apply AP Human Geography frameworks including Ravenstein's Laws, Zelinsky's Mobility Transition, and the gravity model, and analyze three in-depth real-world case studies
8th - 11th
Geography, Government, World History
Dust Bowl Decision-Making Lesson: Causes, Impact & Choices (U.S. History)
Help students move beyond memorization and into real historical thinking with this immersive Dust Bowl decision-making lesson. Instead of simply reading about the 1930s environmental crisis, students step into the role of families living through drought, crop failure, foreclosure, migration, and federal intervention. Through structured scenarios, reflection, and environmental analysis, students evaluate the complex interaction between human choices, economic pressure, and natural forces. This le
8th - 11th
Government, Other (Social Studies), U.S. History
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About the store
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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