MrChipsTeaches
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Wisconsin, United States
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I have a decade of experience from 5th-12th grades teaching early human development/prehistory, Mesopotamia, ancient Egypt, ancient India, ancient China, Medieval Europe, MesoAmerica, world cultures/current events, Civics, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Geography, News Writing, Creative Writing and Reading Strategies
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American Revolutionary War - Underdogs
Lesson summary
This lesson centers around historical underdogs. Students will start off with a discussion about their family and friends. They will identify someone they know and care about who has overcome obstacles in their life. The teacher will then model what they would like students to complete during class. Students will have time to select an underdog they would like to study, they will take predetermined steps to research those people and will finish by using collaborative technology sk
4th - 12th
Ancient History, Social Studies, U.S. History
Greece - Underdogs
This lesson can be delivered at any point of a unit provided there is some discussion of a major underdog (ex: ancient Greece, Revolutionary War). The teacher models why the United States was considered an underdog (or another underdog if that is the one you are studying), then students will have the chance to find their own underdog. Towards the end, students can discuss or vote on the underdogs others found.
The old axiom that history is written by the winners has held true in many situations
6th - 12th
Reading Strategies, World History
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About the store
Experience
I have a decade of experience from 5th-12th grades teaching early human development/prehistory, Mesopotamia, ancient Egypt, ancient India, ancient China, Medieval Europe, MesoAmerica, world cultures/current events, Civics, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Geography, News Writing, Creative Writing and Reading Strategies
Teaching style
Much like you, my style is varied because so are the students I teach. I do my best to take various approaches to inspire students to seek out knowledge in my subject area. Some of the many activities I share are: simulations, debates, skits, author background checks, incorporating music, connecting history to current events, taking meaningful notes, building argumentation skills, interactive class openers, constructive closure activities, mock trial, Model UN and many more.
Awards & shining teacher moments
My biggest reward is looking back through yearbooks, pictures, emails and other correspondence from students about a difference I have made in their lives. I don't get those types of items from everyone, but those who have taken time to reach out help inspire me to continue teaching. It is what I believe I was put on earth to do, and I hope to bring creative and meaningful lessons to others as well.
My own education history
I have a Bachelor's Degree in History and am currently pursuing a Master's in History. I student taught American History, Civics and a Gifted and Talented class. Since then I have taught World History, US History, World Cultures/Current Events, Creative Writing, News Writing, Law and Historical Espionage.
Additional biographical information
Although I've been teaching a while, I'm new to the site...let me know if you have any suggestions, ideas or requests.
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