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I have been in education for 31 years. My roles have included classroom teacher for seventh and eighth grade social studies, teacher center director, district staff developer, social studies 7-12 staff developer, mentor teacher for all grades and subject areas, and adjunct professor for undergraduate methods of teaching.
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Preview of Bloom's Taxonomy Thinking Skills Lesson, Posters, and Practice Bundle

Bloom's Taxonomy Thinking Skills Lesson, Posters, and Practice Bundle

This PDF and PPT bundle of Bloom's Taxonomy resources includes:PowerPoint lesson explaining Bloom's levels of thinking with examplesPractice sheet for students to complete following the lessonSix colorful Bloom's Posters for your classroom
Preview of FREE 2024 Electoral College Lesson for Middle School

FREE 2024 Electoral College Lesson for Middle School

FREE PPT presentation to use with 2024 Electoral College Simulation in my store. Can be used as a shorter stand-alone lesson if you skip the end of the presentation. Lesson explains political parties, methods of electing government officials, the electoral college, and the 'winner take all' system.
Preview of Bloom's Taxonomy Lesson for Middle School

Bloom's Taxonomy Lesson for Middle School

Let students in on the secret of Bloom's Taxonomy! Teach them Bloom's levels of thinking so they can tell you where they are on the pyramid. Lesson includes: Information on Benjamin Bloom'Quiz' to help students understand why lessons need to move past the knowledge levelExamples of each level of thinking. How lower order thinking skills complement higher order thinking skills. Use the accompanying handout in my store to provide a short practice after your lesson.
Preview of FREE Industrial Revolution Lesson Cause and Effect for Middle School

FREE Industrial Revolution Lesson Cause and Effect for Middle School

This free Industrial Revolution lesson centers around the idea that 'Necessity is the Mother of Invention,' or 'one thing leads to another.' The PPT takes students through the inventions in the textile industry and the results that ensued. For each new idea, students will be asked, "What is the need?" Slides take you from the invention of the Spinning Jenny to growth of cities.
Preview of Political, Economic, Social Causes of the Civil War Practice for Middle School

Political, Economic, Social Causes of the Civil War Practice for Middle School

Teach students the different between political, economic, and social causes of the Civil War with this PowerPoint lesson. Students practice with the FREE Active Participation Cards in my store. Use this before students complete the Causes of the Civil War DBQ.
Preview of FREE Review of Westward Expansion/Preview of Manifest Destiny for Middle School

FREE Review of Westward Expansion/Preview of Manifest Destiny for Middle School

This Review of Westward Expansion PPT is a preview for your unit on Manifest Destiny. It includes 12 multiple choice question slides with 12 answer slides about how land in North and South America changed hands from the 1400s to 1819. It is a perfect introduction to your unit on westward expansion coast to coast.
Preview of FREE Bloom's Taxonomy Lesson Quiz for Students  or Adults

FREE Bloom's Taxonomy Lesson Quiz for Students or Adults

This Bloom's Taxonomy activity is a PowerPoint quiz on the six levels of thinking. A total of 26 slides - 12 questions, with each question slide followed by an answer slide. This can be used in professional development with teachers OR with middle school, high school, or college students.
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About the store

Experience

I have been in education for 31 years. My roles have included classroom teacher for seventh and eighth grade social studies, teacher center director, district staff developer, social studies 7-12 staff developer, mentor teacher for all grades and subject areas, and adjunct professor for undergraduate methods of teaching.

Teaching style

My teaching style is doing what it takes to keep students engaged, motivated, focused, and having fun!

Awards & shining teacher moments

New York State Council for Social Studies Teacher of the Year

My own education history

I am certified in 7-12 social studies. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government from Cornell University and a Master's in American History from SUNY Brockport.

Additional biographical information

I am partially retired after a fulfilling career in education. I was a classroom teacher for decades, teacher center director, staff developer, mentor teacher, and adjunct professor. I share a house with my husband and my beloved English Cocker Spaniel named Casper. I have two grown children who live in the Washington, DC area, so I have a great place to visit!