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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
Did Reagan End the Cold War? Primary Sources, Debate & SAQ | APUSH No Prep
Challenge your APUSH and U.S. History students to move beyond memorization and into genuine historical argumentation with this fully rebuilt Cold War debate unit. Students analyze six real, cited primary sources, interpret Soviet economic data, and take a defensible position on one of the most contested questions in modern American history — all scaffolded for AP-level success. ⭐ WHAT'S INCLUDED (20+ pages, 6 Evidence Stations + Writing Tasks): ✔ Warm-up comparison activity — students categorize
9th - 12th
Civics, Government, U.S. History
The Holocaust: Primary Source Analysis & Gallery Walk
Help students move beyond textbook summaries and engage deeply with the human voices of the Holocaust through this structured, inquiry-based gallery walk and primary source analysis lesson. This resource centers on Jewish testimony, poetry, memoirs, and reflections, guiding students to examine identity, perspective, resistance, and memory during one of history’s most devastating events. Designed for middle and high school social studies classrooms, this lesson balances historical context with
8th - 11th
Other (Social Studies), Religion, U.S. History
Also included in: World War II Unit Bundle: Causes, Events & Global Impact (14 Lessons)
Cold War Crisis Simulation | Berlin Blockade & Cuba DBQ
Students step inside two of the most dangerous moments of the Cold War — and make the decisions themselves. In these immersive decision-making simulations, students are assigned roles as presidents, military advisors, Soviet leadership, or UN mediators. They read classified intelligence briefings, analyze primary sources, weigh options that could mean war or peace, and defend their decisions to the class. Every role has a secret objective revealed only at the debrief — including the Turkey missi
9th - 12th
European History, U.S. History, World History
Also included in: 20th Century U.S. History: World Wars, Great Depression, Cold War Unit
Reaganomics Lesson: Primary Sources, Data Analysis & CER | APUSH US History
Help your APUSH and U.S. History students master supply-side economics with this rigorous, fully scaffolded Reaganomics case study. Students analyze a real primary source, interpret actual economic data from the 1980s, and construct a historically defensible argument — all aligned to APUSH skills and College Board standards. ⭐ WHAT'S INCLUDED (10 Parts, 18+ pages): ✔ Economic Philosophy Card Sort warm-up (supply-side vs. Keynesian) ✔ Background readings on stagflation, the 1970s crisis, and th
9th - 12th
Economics , Government, U.S. History
APUSH Second Great Awakening Essay Correction | Thesis Drill SAQ Rubric
This fully-built APUSH writing skills packet uses the Second Great Awakening as the content vehicle for teaching students exactly what earns — and loses — credit on AP History essays. Structured as a direct companion to the Pearl Harbor Essay Practice & Correction packet in the MontgomeryStudies store, this packet follows the same proven instructional architecture: AP rubric reference, thesis-only drill, four tiered essay correction activities, SAQ practice, student writing, and self-assessment.
9th - 12th
Civics, Other (Social Studies), U.S. History
Model UN Simulation | CSW Women in STEM | MUN Background Guide | Position Paper
Bring global issues to life with this complete Model UN simulation on Women in STEM Education! This ready-to-use packet covers the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) and includes everything students and teachers need to run a high-quality simulation from start to finish — no prior MUN experience required. Two debate topics included: ✅ Topic I: Access to STEM Education for Women & Girls ✅ Topic II: Women's Access to STEM Careers What's included: ✅ Full Background Guide (both topics) wit
9th - 12th
Civics, Government, Other (Social Studies)
Michelle Obama DBQ: Leadership, Policy & Public Service (Secondary U.S. History)
Help students explore modern American leadership through this powerful and engaging DBQ focused on Michelle Obama. This lesson goes far beyond simple biography—students analyze extended primary and secondary source excerpts, evaluate national initiatives, identify major themes in her work, and develop evidence-based arguments about her impact as First Lady. With a full background reading, five rich documents, scaffolded analysis questions, and a culminating essay prompt, this DBQ builds historic
8th - 11th
Black History, Other (Social Studies), U.S. History
Also included in: Civil Rights Leaders Mini-DBQ Bundle | Voices, Leadership & Change
Progressivism and the Problems of a Changing America Reading Vocabulary & Guide
A clean, accessible reading activity on the Progressive Era that works equally well as an extra credit assignment, a sub day packet, or an introductory lesson before a unit on industrialization and reform. Students read an expanded background on the causes and achievements of the Progressive Era, review 10 key vocabulary terms with definitions, complete a fill-in-the-blank vocabulary activity, and answer three guided reading questions — including a short evaluative response that asks them to wei
7th - 10th
Civics, Government, U.S. History
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
Supply & Demand Dynamic Pricing Activity | Concert Ticket Market Simulation Econ
This rigorous, no-prep supply and demand unit uses the concert ticket market and dynamic pricing debate to bring economic theory to life for high school students. Anchored in real data from the Eras Tour, students analyze market forces, interpret graphs, and take on stakeholder roles in a structured decision-making simulation. ⭐ WHAT'S INCLUDED: ✔ Lesson overview, learning objectives & essential question ✔ Engaging warm-up connecting dynamic pricing to students' real experiences ✔ 4-section back
9th - 12th
Civics, Economics , Government
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
Understanding Markets Lesson AP Microeconomics Circular Flow, Market Types & FRQ
Build the conceptual foundation your AP Microeconomics students need before diving into supply and demand. This complete Unit 1 lesson on understanding markets goes far beyond simple definitions — students read at AP level, apply vocabulary to real-world scenarios, analyze the circular flow model, compare market and command economies, and practice writing FRQ-style responses. This resource is designed as the ideal companion to a supply and demand unit, establishing the essential vocabulary and c
9th - 12th
Civics, Economics , Government
French Revolution Simulation Activity & Lesson: Causes, Roles, and Outcomes
Make the causes of the French Revolution click with this interactive Three Estates simulation that gets students thinking, debating, and writing from historical perspectives. In this lesson, students are assigned to the First Estate (Clergy), Second Estate (Nobility), or Third Estate (Commoners) and work through a sequence of structured scenario cards that build tension from financial crisis to political breakdown. Students experience how unequal taxation, privilege, and unfair representation
8th - 11th
European History, Government, World History
Pearl Harbor APUSH Bundle: Causes, Entry into WWII & Essay Writing Practice
Pearl Harbor APUSH Bundle -- AP U.S. History | Period 7 | Content + Writing SkillsThis APUSH-aligned bundle gives teachers everything they need to explore the pivotal event of Pearl Harbor — from why it happened to how it shaped U.S. entry into World War II — and to help students improve historical writing skills in response to it. Designed for grades 9–12, this bundle combines content analysis, historical reasoning, and essay writing practice to support both understanding and assessme
9th - 12th
Other (Social Studies), U.S. History, World History
Progressivism & the Problems of a Changing America APUSH Period 7 Primary Source
A complete AP U.S. History reading and analysis activity on the Progressive Era — built for Period 7 exam prep, not just content coverage. Students read an expanded APUSH-level background on the causes, achievements, and limitations of the Progressive Era, analyze two real primary sources with full HAPP scaffolds, answer tiered analysis questions, and construct both a Short Answer Question (SAQ) response and a Long Essay Question (LEQ) outline. Every component is aligned to College Board histori
9th - 12th
Other (Social Studies), U.S. History, Writing-Essays
Reagan as a Political Thinker: Gallery Walk, Primary Sources & CER | APUSH
Take your students beyond presidential biography and into the world of political ideas with this fully rebuilt Reagan gallery walk. Using eight real, cited primary sources — from Reagan's First Inaugural to his Farewell Address — students analyze the conservative ideology that reshaped American politics in the 1980s and continues to influence U.S. government today. Designed for both gallery walk rotation and individual packet use, this resource works seamlessly for APUSH and 11th grade U.S. Hist
9th - 12th
Civics, Government, U.S. History
Black Panther Party Primary Source Analysis Media Literacy Lesson
Most students have heard of the Black Panthers. Almost none of them know what the Black Panthers actually did. This full-length primary source investigation is built for 11th and 12th grade students who can handle genuine complexity. It moves against the frozen, weaponized image that dominates popular memory — berets, rifles, FBI threat assessments — and works through eight primary sources that tell the complete story: the Ten-Point Program, the free breakfast program that fed ten thousand child
9th - 12th
Black History, Government, U.S. History
Also included in: Civil Rights Bundle Primary Sources DBQ Rhetoric Media Literacy
Supply & Demand Lesson | AP Microeconomics Unit 1 | Graphing, Scenarios, FRQ
This comprehensive, no-prep supply and demand unit is built for AP Microeconomics and high school Economics classrooms. Students move from foundational concepts to AP-level graph analysis, double-shift scenarios, and full FRQ writing practice—all through real-world market cases that make the theory stick. ⭐ WHAT'S INCLUDED: ✔ AP-aligned learning objectives and essential question ✔ Warm-up connecting supply & demand to real events (concert tickets, gas prices, COVID hand sanitizer) ✔ AP Microecon
9th - 12th
Civics, Economics , Government
Civil Rights Movement APUSH Essay Practice — Score, Annotate, Correct & Write
Stop telling your AP students what a good essay looks like — show them. This fully expanded APUSH essay mastery packet on the Civil Rights Movement walks students through every level of essay quality, from a 1/6 to a 6/6, and gives them the tools to understand exactly why each score was earned and how to improve their own writing. Built for AP United States History (APUSH) Long Essay Question (LEQ) and Document-Based Question (DBQ) preparation, this packet targets the skills AP readers actually
9th - 12th
Civics, Government, 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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